Hi all, working through this module I have come across from some article and examples that demonstrate the importance of ICT’s impact in classrooms. I recently came across this article focusing on ICT based learning, “The tremendous progress in information and communication technology, the scenario of contemporary teaching techniques has entirely changed. The new area has given new challenges and duties to teachers. So the teachers of 21 century should shed traditional concepts and techniques of class room teaching and should adopt the innovative teaching techniques. In this globalization, the tradition of teaching English has been changed drastically. Technology is considered prominent driver of both social and linguistic change. In this connection Even Gruddol (1997:16) has stated that technology lies at the heart of the globalization process; effecting education work and culture”.
Example on study desk also emulate the value of ICT’s in the classroom evidence by this table of inquiry presented in EDC3100, it demonstrates how ICT can be used as a problem solver and draw conclusions.
| Learning Problem | Technology Solution | Relative Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Concepts are new, foreign (e.g., mathematics, physics principles). | Graphics, tools, simulations, video-based problem scenarios | Visual examples clarify concepts and applications |
| Concepts are abstract, complex (e.g., physics principles, biology systems). | Maths tools (Geometer’s SketchPad), simulations, problem-solving software, spreadsheet, exercises, graphing calculators | Graphics displays make abstract concepts more concrete; students can manipulate system to see how they work |
| Time-Consuming manual skills (e.g., handwriting, calculations, data collection) interfere with learning high-level skills | Tool software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets) and probeware | Attention-getting displays, immediate feedback, and interaction combine to create motivating practice |
| Students cannot see relevance of concepts to their lives (e.g., history, social studies) | Stimulations, internet activities, video-based problem scenarios | Visual, interactive activities help teachers demonstrate relevance. |
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