Technology in our Education

There are different things in our academic career that help us become the students that we want to be. Some people say that it is all about the teachers and their knowledge. Others say that it depends in the habits of the students. Technology is another thing that people say is fundamental to achieve a higher learning. This last topic is the most controversial one. Since it changes from time to time, it has several positive and negative aspects to its evolution.
Technology was implemented since the very first day of our academic life. We started with books, pencils and pens. They can be considered as old technology, but they are quite helpful to this day. As we move on to elementary school, we start experiencing with more advanced technology such as computers and basic microscopes. Later on in high school, we learn how to use graphing calculators, high quality microscopes, projectors and advanced computer programs.
School can be considered a routine. You read, you do some exercises, then you study and finally you get quizzed on something. But there are times when teachers decide to give a special dynamic to their lessons by making us do interesting projects. I would say that most of the projects that I was assigned had something to do with technology. When I was in grade 9, I was given a project in Biology, which consisted on using microscopes to see different animal cells. Two projects were made this year that involved the use of technology. One of them was the creation of a video with special effects for British Literature's class. The other project was the Roto Animation which we just finished in Computer's class. I remember these projects because they allowed us to use our imagination, for their uniqueness and their team work.
There are times in our academic career when teachers decide to use more technological advances such as new computer programs or special objects. Often teachers lack this important feature which is important for their lessons. This happens because sometimes they do things in the old fashioned way, because their lazy, or because they are not prepared to use the new technological material. I totally believe that we should keep up with the technology in our education. It is important for us to see what's out there so that once we go to university we can be familiar with these technological advances.