The internet is probably one of mankind's greatest achievements. At the very least it stands toe to toe with innovations like the automobile and the airplane in terms of how hit has revolutionized how we live. It gives each and every one of us instant access to untold amounts of knowledge, entertainment, and tools. So with that in mind, it makes sense that we have begun using it to aid the education process in many of our schools. From first graders with iPads, to high schools assigning personal laptops to students, the internet and the subsequent technology tied to it has begun to trickle its way into out schools. Now for many, this seems a bit absurd, but you have to think of it in context. Growing up, I personally didn't have my own computer until my last years of high school, and even then using them in class wasn't allowed. It was seen as a distraction and a disruption of the learning process. Nowadays however, this isn't the case. Many schools have seen the practical applications of the vast knowledge of the internet and how it can be utilized to teach new generations about the world around them. It's simply the modern way to learn, opposed to the old-fashioned way of using 5 year old science textbooks to teach kids about concepts already out of date. Instead, students can now see all the world has to offer in a few short clicks. Research is easier than ever, and projects are simple to complete with many schools now moving towards an online submitting system.
Relevant links:
https://www.internetsociety.org/resources/doc/2017/internet-access-and-education/
Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1AiU7yAyOg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gePW63HtV40
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCkQc0d5sTc
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