ICT classes been carried out in Zilnoen Namgyelling LSS

My reflection on ICT integrated lesson

In today’s society ICT is an important component of student’s education, so with enthusiasm, confidence and skills, educators can provide a modern education program for their students. 

One specific way to motivate unmotivated students to learn in class, is to use a variety of computer technology in the classroom. This is something I now feel very strongly about. However this enthusiastic outlook to ICT in class was not always a part of my teacher pedagogy. I have to admit to being a little apprehensive about incorporating ICT in the classroom.

This is mainly due to my primary school experience which was far more teacher centered and there was a minimum amount of ICT used. Furthermore, I believe that my insecurity with ICT in the classroom had a lot to do with a lack of confidence, understanding and skills.

Fortunately, this semester I was introduced to the ICT in teaching and learning  which has changed my entire outlook to ICT in the classroom. I have been introduced to a range of computer ideas which I can see as tools to enhance learning.

One important factor I have learnt in this module, is that ICT can be integrated into any learning activity and enhance learning affectively, if careful planning and programming is completed by the teacher.

Through this module I now feel confident with using Technology with students, as I am building an array of skills and resources which can be used in class to enhance learning.

What is Technology Integration?

   

    Let's first define what it is not. Integration is not putting computers in the classroom without teacher training. It will not happen without training. Integration is not substituting 30 minutes of reading for 30 minutes of computer skill development. It is, however, using computers to teach 30 minutes of reading. Integration is not providing application software like electronic encyclopedias, spreadsheets, databases, etc. without a purpose. It is not prepackaged programs that are often unrelated activities clustered around a particular topic that address few higher concepts or goals. Nor is it teacher created programs that cover special interests and/or technical expertise but do not fit content-area curriculum. Defining what technology integration is and is not is the first step in deciding how to integrate it into the classroom. 

Now let's define what it is. Technology integration is using computers effectively and efficiently in the general content areas to allow students to learn how to apply computer skills in meaningful ways. Discrete computer skills take on new meaning when they are integrated within the curriculum. Integration is incorporating technology in a manner that enhances student learning. Technology integration is using software supported by the business world for real-world applications so students learn to use computers flexibly, purposefully and creatively. Technology integration is having the curriculum drive technology usage, not having technology drive the curriculum. Finally, technology integration is organizing the goals of curriculum and technology into a coordinated, harmonious whole.

 

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