Reflection; ICT as an informative tool

Informative tools are applications which provides varieties of information in various formats of text, sound, image and videos. A student reading a text online or stored in a computer, listening to an audio, or simply looking at an image and making meaning out of it or watching a video online are all receiving information on the their topic through different means based on their choice.

Some main ICT based information sources are;

1.     Television

2.     Radio

3.     Newspapers

4.     Internet (www, social media, forums…etc.)

Internet being by far the most popular source of information and the preferred choice for information ahead of other information sources. While using internet as an informative tool we are provided with raw materials that needs to be organized, analyzed and synthesized to expand our knowledge and understanding.

Computers are very important and relevant tools that adheres teachers to provide effective and conducive classroom learning. It provides space for students to learn by themselves, where teacher can provide all the required information for students to work on or post it on websites or forums where students have the access. This is a tool where learner gets to learn independently whereby they get to explore, think critically, activate their knowledge, develop research skills and learn to integrate relevant information. Thus making the work of teacher and learners easier and faster.

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Information Communication Technology (ICT) in education

           Today, ICT has progressed to become an integral part of the education system. Educational organizations in countries like Australia, Finland, USA, South Korea and other developed countries are intensely utilizing the ICT curriculum and development to resolve the communication and technological differences. It is not so late for a developing country like Bhutan, to understand the changes that ICT can bring upon in our education system.

In the 21^st century classroom, ICT tools contribute a high quality lessons since they have potential to increase students’ motivation, connect students to diverse information sources and let teachers to give more time for facilitation. Use of technologies also develop students’ self-confidence and self-esteem to learn. In addition, new technologies encourage independent and active learning, as a result, the students feel more responsible for their own learning.

Some benefits of ICT in education are;

ü  Teachers can teach better with images, videos and graphics while delivering lessons.

ü  Educators can create engaging, interesting and well-designed classroom activities.

ü  Promote and improve the digital culture in schools and colleges.

ü  Students can learn useful life skills through technology.

ü  Enhanced mode of communication.

As a teacher, we can use the various ICT applications to learn as well as to teach the students.

Teachers can use ICT in the classroom as;

1.     an informative tool

2.     a communicative tool

3.     a constructive tool

4.     an co-constructive tool

5.     a situating tool.

Each tool will be discussed in my upcoming posts, with my experiences of using the ict applications. 

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