siliconindia | | May 20208IN MY VIEWTechnology is a crucial tool that children use to productively carry-out ideas, acquire knowledge skills, and solve problems. Technology is both customisable and in-trinsically motivating for children; it is compatible in expanding the learning experience. Research on the effectiveness of technology has so far mostly focused on higher education, but there is research that also suggests that uses of specific technol-ogy can improve the learning capabilities of students of all grades as well. To fight the Corona Virus Pandemic (COVID-19) which is spreading at a very high pace, the government has made decisions for locking-down the whole country. This virus can spread through touching, sneezing or cough-ing. In short, it's a highly communi-cable disease which can be transmit-ted through contact or through mode of air, water and soil. Though this lock down is an impediment for our health, it is also disrupting business industries, educa-tion, and healthcare facilities around the globe and has impacted every industry. In short, this pandemic is affecting the global economy. Amidst such difficult times, tech-nology is proving to be vital in many sectors, including educa-tion. Education is one of the sectors which have been largely affected by the current situ-ation. Schools and colleges have been working for vari-ous ways to connect with their students through electronic means by using tech-nological aids and providing education to students at their personalised screen. COVID-19 has HOW TECHNOLOGY HELPS IN CONTINUING SCHOOLS IN CORONA TIMESBy Nidhi Bansal, Pro-Vice Chairperson, Pacific World SchoolHaving completed her Psychology hons from Delhi University and MBA in HR from Central Queensland University, Australia, Nidhi has been associated with Pacific World School for over two years now and boasts of a rich corporate experience garnered during her stints at multinational companies in India and abroad.Nidhi Bansal, Pro-Vice Chairperson
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