Today technology is a major part of most educational programs. From preparing students to use tech in their future careers to using it as a teaching tool, many Christian schools have integrated the use of computers and other electronic tools in their programs. Below, Hawaii Baptist Academy in Honolulu shares three ways they’ve seen technology play a role in transforming education.

Technology has Changed Learning in These 3 Ways

1. Expanding Artistic Expression

Painting and drawing by hand are important skills to have for today's artists and designers. However, in today’s world it’s also essential that creatives can edit photos, create graphics, and make animations on the computer. These skills can be used not only for self-expression, but they also cross over into other fields as well such as science, engineering, architecture and more. Today, the learning process begins with early integration of technology in Christian school classrooms from elementary school.

2. Improving Access to Resources

In the past, educational tools could only be found in person. This means books that are expensive or hard to find were unavailable to many individuals without the means to procure them. Today, students can use the internet to browse information from far away and research information globally at the touch of a button. This allows people to view texts like medical studies and statistical data they would otherwise not have access to. In addition, access can often times be free via use of public computers in libraries.

3. Remote Collaboration

In many Christian schools, students use technology to work toward solving real-world problems. The use of tablets and computers help students working in small groups or even collaborating together remotely. Remote collaboration is something often used today in business and even in the field or medicine to share information and increase the possibility of success no matter the challenge.

Christian schools like Hawaii Baptist Academy have embraced technology to give their students the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in post-secondary education and their future careers. To learn more about how Hawaii Baptist Academy incorporates technology into its curriculum, call call (808) 536-6830 for the K-6 program or (808) 595-7585 for the middle or high school program. Visit their website for information about their tech-intensive classes like documentary filmmaking, news and yearbook production, and animation and digital photography.