Though there have been many influences on American society, few have been as impactful on how we live, work and play as computers and technology. From an initial introduction of simple calculation and tabulation tools to today’s advanced computing systems, computers and technology have changed how we perform everyday tasks. From designing, producing and distributing common goods to communicating with one another locally and around the world, computers and technology have changed how we acquire information, new skills and knowledge. The evolution of computer technology and the internet in the United States has created a hyper-connected country, capable of using information for social good, but also, because of the power of …show more content…
There are several ways in which computers have had and will have in the future an even greater role in education. Computers and technology have significantly changed the way knowledge and skills can be acquired. From the earliest days of correspondence education in the post-industrial revolution where the United States and Europe needed factory workers that had specific skills, to learning via a television or radio broadcast each of these methods utilized technology to support the exponential growth of education. Neil Chalapathy, in his article for IBM Research entitled “The Classroom Will Learn You” says that the classroom of the future “will shift from a one size fits all model to a truly personalized environment.” In a Purdue University study on education writes in “The Evolution of Technology Affecting the Classroom” identifies how the evolution of technology has affected the classroom by assisting instructors in teaching their students presently, but new research and innovations will allow for a more individualized and attention-grabbing experience. The Southwest Educational Development Laboratory in its article “Building on Technology’s Promise” introduces the idea that “computers can support the variety of ways learners construct their own understanding” largely because “students who gather information from the internet can be self-directed and