Using technology can improve teaching and learning in several ways:
It allows for interactivity, collaboration, communication and a sense of community among students. Technology also provides variety in teaching methods and learning preferences. It enables formative and summative assessment. Examples of technologies that can be used include interactive websites, graphic organizers, social media platforms like Twitter and Edmodo, and communication technologies like videos and photos. The key is harnessing students' existing technology skills and enthusiasm to enhance learning in schools.
2. Using Technology to Improve Teaching and
Learning
Children and young people are
enthusiastic about technology and
increasingly skilled in using it, although
they may lack more advanced skills and
knowledge. They spend much of their
time using digital technology for
entertainment, socialising and for
learning1. However, exciting
opportunities to harness childrens skills
and enthusiasm to improve learning in
schools are sometimes being missed:
6. How Does Technology Address Human Needs and Wants?
Transportation
Technology
Medical
Manufacturing
&
Construction
Bio-Related and
Agriculture
Nanotechnology
Information Communication
Energy and
Power
Environmental
11. Twitter
What is Twitter?
Twitter is a real-time information network that connects
you to the latest information about what you
find interesting. Simply find the public streams you find
most compelling and follow the conversations.
Twitter has simply become one of the best places for
teachers to collaborate, share solutions to common
classroom problems, and discuss education policy. In fact,
it might just be the best forum teachers have ever had.
Liz Dwyer
12. Edmodo
Social learning network similar to Facebook designed
specifically for foreign language students and teachers:
teachers post assignments and reminders of upcoming
quizzes and tests, students can also post their own
topics. This site gives the possibility for communicative
language practice (as opposed to practicing vocabulary
or verb conjugations in isolation). This is a way for
students to do the majority of preparation at home and
practice actively with us in class!. This allows students
to hand in homework via the Edmodo interface and
eliminate paper altogether!
14. What is Facebook?
Social networking website connecting people
across the street, country and world
Focuses on building and relating social
relations among people who share common
interests, activities and experiences
16. App used on mobile phones
Take a picture or a video add text and send it to a
friend
Can be viewed for 1-10 seconds before
disappearing
Can add to Your Story
What is Snapchat?