In this age of science and technology, lots of technologies are created such as Smartboard, OHP, LCD and others. As teachers, can we use ICT in the classroom? Well, of course we can. In fact, it is a good way to make the teaching and learning process more interesting. I didn't mean that traditional way of teaching is not good but it is good to improve our way of teaching.
Students might get bored to just sit and listen to their teacher. As to avoid boredom, the use of ICT can be integrated in a classroom. Example, instead of just using a plain paper and pencil to answer question, teacher can use online exercises in the internet for the students to solve it. So, besides learning about technology, they can reinforce their learning by doing those exercises. Besides that, there are some games in the website that can be tried by the students. The games not just for the sake of the students to have fun but to educate themselves in a fun way.
So, teacher should learn to integrate ICT in their teaching and learning process as to make the classroom more interesting and alive.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
SMARTBOARD~
Nowadays, the modern technologies are developing. Now from blackboard, we have moved to whiteboard and now the creation of Smartboard. Many people do not know about it since it is not used widely yet. But with the existance of the Smartboard, lots of things can be done. It becomes quite handy especially to teachers but the way to use it might be a problem to them.
The way to use the Smartboard is quite complicated especially to those who are IT illiterate. Even an IT literate also will face the problem to use the Smartboard. It will be an advantage if we know how to use it since it will be very helpful especially to teachers. Teachers can do lots of things with it. For example, to let the students to watch video, showing pictures and making the lesson more interactive.
Students also will be excited to learn with Smartboard because it is different from a regular whiteboard. So, as future teachers, we should be expert in using the Smarboard so it would not trouble us later. Plus, we can give a hand to those who are not familiar with Smartboard.
The way to use the Smartboard is quite complicated especially to those who are IT illiterate. Even an IT literate also will face the problem to use the Smartboard. It will be an advantage if we know how to use it since it will be very helpful especially to teachers. Teachers can do lots of things with it. For example, to let the students to watch video, showing pictures and making the lesson more interactive.
Students also will be excited to learn with Smartboard because it is different from a regular whiteboard. So, as future teachers, we should be expert in using the Smarboard so it would not trouble us later. Plus, we can give a hand to those who are not familiar with Smartboard.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Technology and education~
Technology and education? Nowadays, technology are always related to each other.. Why is it so? From the blackboard, we move on to whiteboard and now a lot of schools are using Overhead projector (OHP). Day by day technology are becoming more important especially in education. Teachers tend to use technology in their teaching. It is easier for the teachers to integrate technology in their teaching because it is handy to them.
Moreover, teacher need to improve their skills in using technology because lots of teachers especially the veteran teachers do not know how to use the technology around them. So, by integrating the technology in the classroom, it might improved their skills. Besides, it is to avoid the students to become bored of the traditional way of teaching. I'm not saying the traditional way is not good but sometimes making a difference might be good and helpful.
I am student myself. Doing this blog alone is considered as technology. I also have to submit my assignments online. I need to update about certain things in ADEC. Every of these are involved in my learning process which is part of the education I have to go through. So, technology are needed for me in order to educate myself.
In this era of science and technology, we need to get used to the technology and cannot limit ourselves to the traditional way of learning because we might not be able to catch up with the lesson. We need to open up to the new technology so we will no be left behind. In short, education and technology compliment each other.
Moreover, teacher need to improve their skills in using technology because lots of teachers especially the veteran teachers do not know how to use the technology around them. So, by integrating the technology in the classroom, it might improved their skills. Besides, it is to avoid the students to become bored of the traditional way of teaching. I'm not saying the traditional way is not good but sometimes making a difference might be good and helpful.
I am student myself. Doing this blog alone is considered as technology. I also have to submit my assignments online. I need to update about certain things in ADEC. Every of these are involved in my learning process which is part of the education I have to go through. So, technology are needed for me in order to educate myself.
In this era of science and technology, we need to get used to the technology and cannot limit ourselves to the traditional way of learning because we might not be able to catch up with the lesson. We need to open up to the new technology so we will no be left behind. In short, education and technology compliment each other.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Promoting the usage if the school lab..
Every school has their own school lab. But, does the school use the school lab to the maximum? Some yes and some no. Some school does not know the importance of the school lab. Lots of things can be done using the school lab.
Using the school lab, teachers can create lots of activities. They can ask the pupils to surf the net and search for important information regarding the topic they are learning. Besides that, it will open the pupils' mind about the importance of the technology these days.
Moreover, teachers can make the lesson more interesting by letting the pupils to play games designed especially for the topic of the lesson. Through the games, pupils will enhance their learning in a fun way whereby they do not have to answer questions using plain paper and pencil.
Furthermore, it will help the teachers in managing the classroom since everyone will get their own computer and they do not need to wander around and share with their friends.
So, school administration should start to use the school lab as it is an useful accommodation prepared for the teachers and pupils.
Using the school lab, teachers can create lots of activities. They can ask the pupils to surf the net and search for important information regarding the topic they are learning. Besides that, it will open the pupils' mind about the importance of the technology these days.
Moreover, teachers can make the lesson more interesting by letting the pupils to play games designed especially for the topic of the lesson. Through the games, pupils will enhance their learning in a fun way whereby they do not have to answer questions using plain paper and pencil.
Furthermore, it will help the teachers in managing the classroom since everyone will get their own computer and they do not need to wander around and share with their friends.
So, school administration should start to use the school lab as it is an useful accommodation prepared for the teachers and pupils.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
SOFT SKILLS~
I've learned these skills through out the course I attended..
1. COMMUNICATION: I have learned on how to communicate with peers and people around me. I've improved in socializing. Not saying that I'm too reserved before but maybe the way I talk is improved because we did a lot of group work. This blog also a way to develop my communication skill since it is a way to improve my thoughts.
2. CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING: I've developed this skill through the assignments assigned by the lecturer and tutors. In the process of finishing the assignments, I need to think first and plan everything before doing the assignments. Everything must be in a correct order in order to let my assignments go smoothly. So, lots of thinking have to be done and every problems that occurred need to be solved.
3. TEAMWORK: I've developed this skill through the assignments that have to be done in group. I learned to cooperate with my group members in order to finish the task assigned by our lecturer. I realised teamwork is important, if not the work may not run smoothly and may invite dissatisfaction among group members.
4. LEADERSHIP: I developed a bit in this skill. I learned to give opinions as to be used in the assignments given and I also opened to other's opinions. Besides that, I learned to express dissatisfaction face to face instead of talking about it behind their back. I also asked everyone opinions first before making any decision so that everyone will be satisfied about the decision.
5. ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL VALUES: I learned about this skill also through my assignments. I learned to be more professional especially in my student's life. I know my responsible as a student and I have to behave like a student. Besides that, I learned to organize my assignments in a systematic way so that it can be done smoothly.
6. LIFELONG LEARNING: I learned that learning is a lifelong process. Learning is not limited only in the classroom but with the existence of technology, I still can learn at home. For example, ADEC helps me in keeping up with the things that I might miss in the classroom.
1. COMMUNICATION: I have learned on how to communicate with peers and people around me. I've improved in socializing. Not saying that I'm too reserved before but maybe the way I talk is improved because we did a lot of group work. This blog also a way to develop my communication skill since it is a way to improve my thoughts.
2. CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING: I've developed this skill through the assignments assigned by the lecturer and tutors. In the process of finishing the assignments, I need to think first and plan everything before doing the assignments. Everything must be in a correct order in order to let my assignments go smoothly. So, lots of thinking have to be done and every problems that occurred need to be solved.
3. TEAMWORK: I've developed this skill through the assignments that have to be done in group. I learned to cooperate with my group members in order to finish the task assigned by our lecturer. I realised teamwork is important, if not the work may not run smoothly and may invite dissatisfaction among group members.
4. LEADERSHIP: I developed a bit in this skill. I learned to give opinions as to be used in the assignments given and I also opened to other's opinions. Besides that, I learned to express dissatisfaction face to face instead of talking about it behind their back. I also asked everyone opinions first before making any decision so that everyone will be satisfied about the decision.
5. ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL VALUES: I learned about this skill also through my assignments. I learned to be more professional especially in my student's life. I know my responsible as a student and I have to behave like a student. Besides that, I learned to organize my assignments in a systematic way so that it can be done smoothly.
6. LIFELONG LEARNING: I learned that learning is a lifelong process. Learning is not limited only in the classroom but with the existence of technology, I still can learn at home. For example, ADEC helps me in keeping up with the things that I might miss in the classroom.
7. ENTREPRENEURSHIP: As far as I'm concerned, entrepreneurship is a skill developed by businessman especially. I do not think I developed this skill during the course.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Technology in learning~
To start,i think nowadays people cannot live without modern technology. Take ourselves as an example, can we live without technology? I doubt so because we are used to it already. We are pampered with technology. In fact technology like internet is very useful especially learning because we can get a lot of resources from it. Even our lecturers informed us everything through internet. So, I can say technology is the main resource in our learning system.
The same goes to our future generation. They use technology in their learning. They will be more depending on technology especially the usage of internet which is good for them on order to search for more information.
As for future teachers like us, we have to get ourselves more exposed to technology so as to update ourselves with new technology like Smart Board. To tell you the truth, I'm not good at using it. So, that's a thing that I have to learn for the importance of the future generation.
The same goes to our future generation. They use technology in their learning. They will be more depending on technology especially the usage of internet which is good for them on order to search for more information.
As for future teachers like us, we have to get ourselves more exposed to technology so as to update ourselves with new technology like Smart Board. To tell you the truth, I'm not good at using it. So, that's a thing that I have to learn for the importance of the future generation.
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