The latest impressive innovations in technology.

The world has seen the most expensive and innovative advancements recently.  The smart phones have evolved, laptops and computers have improved, and smart watches have been introduced.  

Dell introduced a Dell XPS 13 1080p laptop sold for $840. This XPS 13 from Dell weighs in at just 2.6 pounds, offers all-day battery life, has a 13-inch 1080p display, and it’s using the latest generation Core i5 processor.

The Dell XPS 13 1080p laptop
The planet has also been hit by the smart watch wave. A smartwatch (or smart watch) is a computerized wristwatch with functionality that is enhanced beyond timekeeping. While early models can perform basic tasks, such as calculations, translations, and game-playing, modern smartwatches are effectively wearable computers. Many smartwatches run mobile apps, while a smaller number of models run a mobile operating system and function as portable media players, offering playback of FM radio, audio, and video files to the user via a Bluetooth headset. Some smartwatches models, also called watch phones, feature full mobile phone capability, and can make or answer phone calls.

 


Interesting innovations have also been seen happening in infrastructural technology. The farm has also seen interesting developments.


The automatic fertiliser applier.

The motor industry has experienced the greatest developments. The google self-driven cars have caused a frenzy in some US states.

The interior of the self-driven car.

The Google Self-Driving Car is a project by Google that involves developing technology for autonomous cars, mainly electric cars. The software powering Google's cars is called Google Chauffeur.



Though the Mercedes Benz remains the most respectable and reputable brand in luxurious and fast cars, more is yet to be discovered in the fast growing motor industry.

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Technological advancements and how they have been embraced by students.

Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important - Bill gates

We are living in a world where the Internet is a fast growing and has become the centre of information and communication technologies.The twenty-first century has seen great inventions  including smartphones and a fast-paced manufacture of electronic goods. The latest technological gadgets causing a frenzy in the world currently are the iPhone 6, Samsung Curved HD television and the Samsung galaxy Note 4.

                         Samsung Galaxy Note4

The iPhone 6 

 The first curved UHD TV

Technology has created jobs and caused others to lose their jobs. The most controversial belief and opinion around technology is that it has cause more harm than good, especially to the students and youths. There is a widespread belief among teachers that students’ constant use of digital technology is hampering their attention spans and ability to persevere in the face of challenging tasks according to two surveys of teachers done in America .Research literature throughout the past decade has shown that technology can enhance literacy development, impact language acquisition, provide greater access to information, support learning, motivate students, and enhance their self-esteem.In developing countries where books and other necessary academic materials are expensive and scarce, the Internet has provided a reliable alternative where up-to-date materials can be accessed. Technology has enhanced access efficiency through digital multimedia. Multimedia presentations such as video, images, sound, text can create stronger memory links than text alone. In addition, digital technologies allow instant playbacks, which provide the learner with quick and easy access to different sections of instructional materials than when they are using a textbook.In Zimbabwe products such as Ecoschool have made online learning easier and accessible. Educational websites where people are now getting degrees online have also come up such as Walden University Online.

However, technology has instituted lazy tendencies towards work by students, especially the copy paste syndrome. Most students simply cut and paste matter from the Internet to finish their homework and assignments without understanding the meaning of it.. The college and university assignments are most just a copy paste from wikipedia or any other source, irrespective of its authenticity. In Zimbabwe there has been an outcry by lecturers at tertiary institutions over plagiarism due to the copy paste syndrome. One problem that many teachers face is that students often use computers primarily for games. Because of this, many students associate computers and technology with game playing. If this issue is not addressed, some students may get distracted and off task quickly.


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Raymond Masakadza, Journalism and Media Studies student at the National University of Science and Technology. I am a History Maker destined by the spirit of God to do great things. Passionate about entrepreneurship and philanthropy.