Education is one major field where huge amounts of paper, is used. Class rooms, note taking, reports and paperless billing.

Data collection etc warrant the use of paper to store and retrieve information and knowledge.

Education has many sectors. Research is one of the most important among them. Research is the activity which takes up an assumption, inquiries in detail, collect relevant data, analyses it makes generalizations and establishes a conclusion. In all, it adds to existing knowledge or creates fresh knowledge for better future. To engage in this ordered and meticulous activity, there is a need to collect prior digital connect data and information as to what has been done in this matter, collect huge amounts of data from the samples, keep records, use a lot of notes while using tools of data collection, write detailed reports and exchange information with associates and peers. This usually means using a lot of paper.

The problem does not end there. In research, we need to retrieve and compare data very often. With written paper records and paper billing records, it is a Herculean task. Then what is the best way to handle the situation? The best way is to use digital connect technology where all these tasks can be handled efficiently by devices and software, specially designed for the purpose.

Research has shown that use of digital connect technology has shown more efficiency and productivity of student performance.

The above observation makes the case for paperless education very strong for new generation. It is advisable to go along the technical advances and make education delivery more efficient.