Today, several technologies are present throughout the world. Therefore, the integration of ICT in the classroom teaching is found to be genuine. As a teacher, it is time to change our methods of teaching using the technologies so that the quality of learning enhances in the Bhutanese children.
It is essential to make good use of ICT facilities in the classroom because the technologies are the next generation. The use of ICT has had many impacts on student's learning. According to researchers, they
improve the motivation and the pleasure of learning from some things
they know well. Several studies shows that ICT promotes in increased student achievement. With the help of access to sources
of information, learners are also able to update their learning
potential and creativity.
If a teacher
wants to communicate with students, it is essential to have a means of
communication and thus, integration of ICT in the classroom teaching is one where teacher can really explore to meet the needs of the today's learners. Further, because of the demands of the society, inclusion of this module will definitely helps teacher to explore the technology in enhancing the quality of education.
To my knowledge I felt that usage of devises like computer, internet, camera, projector, television are some of the technology that can use in teaching. However, with the class discussion and information input from the tutor, further infused that meaningful usage of the technology can create important educational opportunities that did not exist without it. Therefore, while using the technology it is vital to keep in mind the characteristics of level of ICT integration.
Web evaluation is again vital for us as we cannot settle or rely on one views or notion because we come across lots of faults statement. Thus, to get what we really required we have to access to different websites of different people's views. The activity on writing report with regard to Hitler has somehow helped me to understand better on how to evaluate the statement whether it is true or not.
Of course creating a blog is new to me, it is not that much difficult. It has many advantages like; we can share or exchange ideas and good practices of the classroom teaching and school programs, and create portfolios to document students learning. Therefore, I felt myself lucky to be part of this module as now I know how to create a blog and post the documents. But that is not the end of learning and still I can learn more.
It is true that ICT is a constructive tool as mentioned by the tutor. Given the priority and having the adequate facilities will really enhance the effectiveness of the learning as learners can be critical thinker and also helps in creating independent learning. One way of making teaching learning more meaningful is through simple simulations. Sometimes I feel I was late to go through such experiences. Still than there is room to create a platform where I can make the classroom teaching engaging and meaning making. Of course, learning to design the simulations was quite difficult, but I am always optimistic that I can make out and do my best to create conducive classroom.
On other side, the schools are not equipped with the required facilities especially in the remote schools. We use laptop to teach when required which is not applicable for large number of students. Still than I will continue to adopt different methods of teaching through ICT integration and also make friends to follow.
Using google ID and making access to www.docs.google.com is another idea where we can share our documents or any information among friends. Further not only we can view the documents or articles but even we can ask for comments and editing and thus, creating collaborative learning environment to construct our own knowledge. On other side there is always challenges especially in the remote schools in terms of internet access facilities.
