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Drawback of studying abroadLiving and studying abroad can be difficult Students have problems with paperwork such as visa applications The language barrier can be a problem Students have to find accommodation and pay bills Studying in a foreign language is challenging Living alone in an unfamiliar culture can cause homesickness Technology in Education: Advantages Technology is a powerful tool to engage students Technology can make lessons much more interesting Students can do research using online resources Students can study at their own place Adults can take distance learning courses Students can study whenever and wherever they want Students also learn skills which are useful for their future jobs For example, they learn to write reports using a word processor Technology in Education: Disadvantages People rely too much on computers Young learners do not become proficient in some basic skills They use word processors and spelling may suffer People should be able to write a letter by hand Technology is no substitute for a real teacher Learners need a structured course An experienced teacher knows what materials to choose Computers are expensive to maintain and can be unreliable Technology in Education: Opinion Institutions should supplement traditional teaching with the use of technology Technology is part of everyday life It can enhance a teacher’s lessons Students can use online resources to help with homework Students must still learn to write by hand They should still use traditional sources of information such as books Education in Developing countries: Problems Children often have to work from an early age There are no schools in many areas Families do not have access to books or computers Literacy rates are often low People in developing countries need knowledge and skills Education is the key to improving the economy of these countries Education in developing countries: solutions Developed countries could help developing nations by providing money They could invest in schools and technology They could supply the funds to build schools and pay for teachers Children need to have access to free schooling Computer equipment could be donated The Internet can expose students to a world of knowledge and information Governments should make education compulsory for all children They should encourage parents to send their children to school Governments of developed and developing countries must work together Higher education: Advantages (also see “benefits of education”) There are many benefits to going to university A degree can open the door to better employment prospects Economies are becoming increasingly knowledge-based Most jobs require specific knowledge and skills Skilled workers are needed for sectors such as information technology and engineering Repetitive manual jobs are now done by machine Many factories have moved to developing countries Higher education: Disadvantages A healthy economy needs a wide range of workers Some manual workers will always be needed A university degree is not necessary for many service professions Practical training is more important in some industries In the UK, for example, there is currently a shortage of plumbers Their services are therefore becoming more and more expensive Date: 2015-12-11; view: 1522
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