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Technology has always been at the forefront of human education. From the days of carving figures on rock walls to today, when most students are equipped with several portable technological devices at any given time, technology continues to push educational capabilities to new levels. In looking at where educational methods and tools have come from to where they are going in the future, technology’s importance in the classroom is evident now more than ever.

Technology has impacted almost every aspect of life today, and education is no exception. Or is it? In some ways, education seems much the same as it has been for many years. A 14th century illustration by Laurentius de Voltolina...

Advances in technology continue to push the envelope in healthcare, travel, communication and education. The use of robotic and simulation technologies have proven themselves to be worthy components of available educational resources. These technologies use in the education environment have shown their value in everyday learning and in the specialized education of students with disabilities.

Today’s technological advancements affect nearly every career field including the armed forces. As innovative technologies are developed those who serve in the military face constant training challenges. The increasing amount of technology creates jobs that need to be filled by experienced, trained professionals.

Special Education is a set of services provided to students who experience exceptional learning needs.

The College of Education welcomed its newest graduates – as well as graduates from teacher education programs in five other Purdue University partner colleges – in a special Teacher Pinning ceremony on December 15.