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Use of technology has become a common practice in today’s world. As the world is moving rapidly towards use of digital technology, the role of Information Technology (IT)  in education has become increasingly important. This paper tries to focus upon two things Firstly; it exhibits the shift in imparting education from a traditional approach (formal education) towards modern approach (non-formal education) that uses technology. Secondly, it lists some of the factors that are acting as drivers or push factors for the non-formal education to grow in the future. The work has been analyzed using secondary data, and is therefore qualitative research based. Finally, the outcome drawn from the said paper exhibits that non-formal way of education will be an ongoing process and may provide newer areas and techniques to use as the technology advancement will take place in the future.

KEYWORDS: Formal Education, Non-formal Education, Use of Technology, Technology Advancement, Technology Developments. Information Technology

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