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also be a powerful tool for cheating. It can gallantly open new doors and learning possibilities, while at the same time open some that are better off left closed, because some topics are not appropriate for some age groups. It can also be used to inform, but also to distort. If not utilized properly, the positive effects of technology become negative which continue to hinder students’ success.

Cheating With technology, now, students can make good grades effortlessly, because they can easily search for solutions for any kind of problem they come across in various search engines. Technology has made cheating simpler than ever before, with minimum probability of getting caught. For instance, students allowed to use a calculator in a particular test, can write a program on it that contains all the answers and formulas that they need to pass the exam. Another example is that a student can take a picture of their homework and send it via email or SMS to their friends, who copy it and submit as their own. Thus, technology has made it easier for students to cheat in the exams with minimal chances of getting caught. So, does technology help or hinder learners? The answer to this question is – it all depends how you use it. Handled poorly, its impact to education can be disastrous! But if handled well, it can facilitate learning. Just as we have found out, technology can be a powerful learning tool, and it can

Technology is changing literacy, claim Web 2.0 advocates, university researchers, edgy librarians, pundits of the blogosphere, and the media. The visual is ascendant, text is secondary—and linearity? Forget about it. Web surfers flip from one information wave to another, gathering and synthesizing. Beginning, middle, and end are up for grabs.

having the right and freedom to use all types of digital technology while using the technology in an acceptable and appropriate manner.

digital immigrant is an individual who was born before the widespread adoption of digital technology.

a collaborative website where the users can contribute.

Geotechnology allows you to determine the physical location of your device. You can see the location on an internet map within your Customer Center account. It's a great way to determine if your device is mislaid, lost, or on the move without your permission.

Digital law can be defined as the legal rights and restrictions governing technology use

A digital citizen is one who knows what is right and wrong, exhibits intelligent technology behavior, and makes good choices when using technology.

a person born or brought up before the widespread use of digital technology.

Prensky defines digital natives as those born into an innate "new culture" while the digital immigrants are old-world settlers, who have lived in the analogue age and immigrated to the digital world.

A digital native is an individual who was born after the widespread adoption of digital technology.

s are the generation born during or after the general introduction of digital technology

It means respecting other users’ views and displaying common courtesy when posting your views to online discussion groups.

Geotechnology is the branch of civil engeneering studying the hidraulic and mechanical properties of all material coming from the earth. Geologists investigate soil and rocks beneath the earth’s surface to determine its properties and to define proper cimentations for heavy structures like tall buildings, bridges, hidroelectric powerplants, etc….

software designed specifically to damage or disrupt a system, such as a virus or a Trojan horse.