Task Sheet No.1
Reflective Thoughts
Identify at least 5 terms and concepts that you need to know and understand about ICT.
- Browser
A software program which provides access to web pages pages, e.g., Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.
Browser use for ICT is software application that provides a way to view and interact with pages on the World Wide Web. You will be using a web browser to look at this page. - App
APP is an abbreviation for application, usually refers to a software for a specific device or purpose.
App use for ICT is A relationship, in the context of databases, is a situation that exists between two relational database tables when one table has a foreign key that references the primary key of the other table. Relationships allow relational databases to split and store data in different tables, while linking disparate data items. - CMS
Abbreviation for Content Management System, a software package that makes it possible for non-technical users to publish content (text, images, etc) on a website.
iCMS use for ICT for They allow design partners to quickly and easily build web sites for businesses that not only look great, but are intuitive and drive traffic to the site. - eLearning
eLearning (sometimes E-learning) encompasses all forms of technology enhanced (or enabled) learning (TEL) whether that happens on campus or at a distance. Learning & teaching is mediated through ICT services and hardware. This will include computers, tablets, mobile devices and handheld devices. It also includes services supplied by the University such as Moodle and Google Apps as well as external services which are not directly controlled by the University.
eLearning use for ICT Key advantages of ICTs used in education and e-learning include an improved open access to education, better integration for non-full-time students (particularly in continuing education, provision of tools to enable students to independently solve problems, acquisition of technological skills through practice - Google Products
Google products include all major desktop, mobile and online products released or acquired by Google Inc.
Google products use for ICT is Google Docs is one the important ICT tool that can be used for inquiry-based learning.
Concepts
Spreading Digital Literacy.
Research and Development.
Business and Industries Users of ICT.
Access Variety of Learning Resources.
Infrastructure and Support of Applied Technologies.
How can these be helpful in your profession?
ICT is very helpful in my profession because it gives life easier than before fastest learning both teachers and students need more opportunities for quality teaching and learning. Thanks to mobile internet connectivity, teachers and students in hard-to-reach villages can now access quality education materials such as massive open online courses.
How ICT can these be helpful to 21st Century?
It is important to discuss the value 21st century education technology brings to the classroom environment, addition of technology into the classroom can help transform the classroom experience from a classic teacher centered one into a student-centered experience – with students taking a more active role in their learning. In a student-centered classroom, the teacher becomes more of a guide as the students engage with and tackle the day’s lesson. And there is nothing better than seeing your students fully engaged! It is important to understand that integrating technology into the classroom is by no means a replacement for an effective teacher. To put it simply, the ideal classroom environment would be one that is student centered and includes a carefully selected blend of instructional technologies with face-to-face communication. Second to promotes the inclusion of the development of digital literacy skills, third differentiated instruction, students are provided an education that is personalized and that meets them where they are, developmentally. More students are able to benefit from this type of instruction.
How can be these utilized in teaching learning and teaching process?
Major obstacle for teachers and students is unreliable technology. Even the best prepared lesson can collapse when there are technical issues. The typical teacher population in most schools includes novice, intermediate, and advanced technology users. Placement into each category is based on a teacher’s ability to integrate technology into their classroom. But exactly does it mean to “integrate technology.
MODULE 1
1-6. What are the six aspects/domains that reflect the typical duties
of a practicing teacher? Define each.
Domain 1: Understanding ICT in Policies
Is integrated into lessons, students become more engaged in their work. This is because technology provides different opportunities to make it more fun and enjoyable in terms of teaching the same things in different ways.
Domain 2: Curriculum and Assessment
Future ready curriculum, instruction, and assessment begins with involved. Educators assess competencies more fully as learners leverage technology to helps faculty determine how they might improve courses and/or programs through changes in curriculum, teaching methodologies, course materials, or other areas.
Domain 3: Pedagogy
This approach to teaching, is the theory and practice of learning, and how this process influences, and is influenced by, the social, political and psychological development of learners. Pedagogy, taken as an academic discipline, is the study of how knowledge and skills are imparted in an educational context, and it considers the interactions that take place during learning. Both the theory and practice of pedagogy vary greatly, as they reflect different social, political, and cultural contexts.
Domain 4: Technology Tools
Technology content every day. Some of our pieces related to technology tools can be found in this archive. We do update these articles regularly, but given the changing nature of technology, we cannot promise that every piece will be on the cutting edge. Please visit our technology front page for the latest, most up-to-date tech stories.
Domain 5: Organization and Administration
Providing administrative support and managing their queries. Main duties include managing office stock, preparing regular reports expenses and office budget and organizing company records.
Domain 6: Teacher Professional Learning
Teachers act as role models, mentors, caregivers and advisers. They can have a profound effect on the lives of their students. Primarily, teachers will impart knowledge to their students to help them learn new things about a specific group of subjects.
7-10. Enumerate some terms and concepts that you need to know and understand about ICT
Communications tools, and/or networks to access,
Integrate
Evaluate
Create information in order to function in a knowledge society.
11-15. What is the importance of ICT in teaching practices?
ICT helps teachers to interact with students. It helps them in preparation their teaching, provide feedback. It also helps in effective use of ICT software and hardware for teaching – learning process. There is widespread belief that ICTs can and will empower teachers and learners, transforming teaching and learning processes from being highly teacher-dominated to student-centered, and that this transformation will result in increased learning gains for students, creating and allowing for opportunities for learners.
II. Discuss how technology has influenced one’s life as a learner and how one is going to use technology as a teacher.
As a learner, Technology can help students by making learning more engaging and collaborative. Rather than memorizing facts, students learn by doing and through critical thinking. Teachers to their students and to professional content, resources, and systems to help them improve their own instruction and personalize learning. Research findings, the use of technology changes the role of the teacher from a traditional knowledge provider rather into a facilitator guiding the students’ learning processes and engaging in joint problem-solving with the students.
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