Technology is an increasingly influential factor in education. Computers and mobile phones are used in developed countries both to complement established education practices and develop new ways of learning such as online education. This gives students the opportunity to choose what they are interested in learning.
Technology offers powerful learning tools that demand new skills and understandings of students, including Multimedia, and provides new ways to engage students, such as Virtual learning environments. Technology is being used more not only in administrative duties in education but also in the instruction of students.
High schools were created and the curriculum focused on practical job skills that would better prepare students for white collar or skilled blue collar work.