Cite a specific example wherein using IT ina lia teaching becomes bility?
As a teacher, we should be responsible enough in handling our students and in presenting our lesson to them. We should also be watchful in every medium and tools that we used in imparting our knowledge. Integrating IT in our teaching requires a lot of responsibilities for we are not only exposing our students to the online world but we might as well entice their curiosity in a lot of things. We should bear in mind that the online world has a lot to offer and negative effects of such thing is not within our realm yet we, teachers, can do something to deter students from getting involved in any malicious effects brought about by the computer world. For instance, if we allow students to get a direct access in the internet in our school, we should always be vigilant in guarding our students while they go online. We always have to see to it that they don’t go for pornography and other related sites that are not supposed to be visited by our students. So it is our responsibility to make sure that the sites where our students visit must only be those sites which are required of the school and of their age.
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How will blog/using blog becomes a hindrance in learning?
Blog or using such site becomes a hindrance in learning when students and teachers will overlook the main purpose of it. This means that the posted information on blogs are too superficial and which are not at all educational.. We also have to note that some information posted on blogs are based on personal opinions and experiences which are not based from any educational theories so teachers must be careful in guiding students what references to be used in doing their learning tasks.
What is the impact of Internet Technology in education? How important it is in education?
Students of this generation are dependent on Internet. They use it in their everyday lives; from research (school requirement or self-enhancement), communication and even recreation. Internet plays a vital role in enriching the skills and knowledge not only of the students but of the teachers as well. It makes learning more fun and interesting. Aside from that, Internet eases the task of the teachers and students. Teachers can also share what they know to their colleagues by going online thus minimizing cost and maximizing time. Through the use of Internet, teachers become more effective and resourceful in their teaching styles by visiting online sites that will help them gain more knowledge in their respective field of specialization.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
assignment no.4
Among the six sites given, I think the two sites that are of big help to me as an educator are the follwing:
a. Edutopia
b. 4teachers.org
Based on its overview, edutopia opens the educational world to a more high-technical way of teaching without sacrificing quality learning. Through its magazines and videos, they help develop the lerners' technical, cultural and interpersonal skills. In the site of integrated studies where it combines curriculum from two or more disciplines, allowing students to see how ideas are connected. Teaching in such a contextual manner promotes collaboration, critical thinking, and knowledge retention. In this way, this site helps the teacher to think of possible real life events where students can apply or connect the theory of learning. In this manner, the student will not only understand the lesson but will also appreciate what they've learned.Another site is the Project Learning.Project learning is a dynamic approach to teaching in which students explore real-world problems and challenges. With this type of active and engaged learning, students are inspired to obtain a deeper knowledge of the subjects they're studying. In this kind of learning, students are exposed in creating a certain project where they can use their multiple intelligence. Through this activity, they can explore their artistic style and improve their rapport and relationship with their team mates. Edutopia also offers the importance of teacher-development. It is indeed true that to be able to be an effective and outstanding teacher, all teachers must not be stagnant with their present abilities. If possible, they must engage themselves in activities that will harness their abilities as educators.
Second one is the "4teacher.org". This site is useful because it can be a resource for education information. It can be used as a mean for widening teacher's knowlegde and at the same time in researching for higher learning. It also provides list of teacher resources that are useful in empowering students' mind and abilities with fun through the updated references and games. It also has this "performance assessment" to help teachers assess their performance in teaching and dealing with their work and personal concerns. The most amazing link of this site is the "online education" where teachers can easily access to seek help from other people that may help them in any manner that they want be it in their profession or just a mere intellectual improvement.
a. Edutopia
b. 4teachers.org
Based on its overview, edutopia opens the educational world to a more high-technical way of teaching without sacrificing quality learning. Through its magazines and videos, they help develop the lerners' technical, cultural and interpersonal skills. In the site of integrated studies where it combines curriculum from two or more disciplines, allowing students to see how ideas are connected. Teaching in such a contextual manner promotes collaboration, critical thinking, and knowledge retention. In this way, this site helps the teacher to think of possible real life events where students can apply or connect the theory of learning. In this manner, the student will not only understand the lesson but will also appreciate what they've learned.Another site is the Project Learning.Project learning is a dynamic approach to teaching in which students explore real-world problems and challenges. With this type of active and engaged learning, students are inspired to obtain a deeper knowledge of the subjects they're studying. In this kind of learning, students are exposed in creating a certain project where they can use their multiple intelligence. Through this activity, they can explore their artistic style and improve their rapport and relationship with their team mates. Edutopia also offers the importance of teacher-development. It is indeed true that to be able to be an effective and outstanding teacher, all teachers must not be stagnant with their present abilities. If possible, they must engage themselves in activities that will harness their abilities as educators.
Second one is the "4teacher.org". This site is useful because it can be a resource for education information. It can be used as a mean for widening teacher's knowlegde and at the same time in researching for higher learning. It also provides list of teacher resources that are useful in empowering students' mind and abilities with fun through the updated references and games. It also has this "performance assessment" to help teachers assess their performance in teaching and dealing with their work and personal concerns. The most amazing link of this site is the "online education" where teachers can easily access to seek help from other people that may help them in any manner that they want be it in their profession or just a mere intellectual improvement.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
requirement no. 3
HOW TO IMPROVE TEACHING USING POWERPOINT
· Power point presentation in teaching may arouse student’s interest. Thus, if everybody in the class is motivated then tendency there is they would listen to the teacher attentively. With the animation and other fascinating objects that can be presented through power point, students will really show interest to learn what the lesson for the day is. In this way, definitely, there would be much learning and this is of advantage to the teacher.
· Power Point presentation can also be saved so it can still be used for years depending on where it is useful whether in instruction, entertainment and the like. So the teacher concern can still save his time and can use it for other tasks like studying the lesson he is about to teach, checking papers, preparation of programs and accommodation and the like thus making him more effective in his assigned task.
· Through power point presentation too, the teacher can save his energy. In relation to the second paragraph, the teacher won’t feel exhausted in making his visuals thus when he enters the class he is really in the mood for teaching. We always have to remember that the teacher can perform his task well if he is not tired.
· Power point presentation could also build the confidence of the teacher. This can be achieved when students appreciate the work of the teacher. Confidence builds morale and thus inspiring the latter to improve himself more.
· Power point presentation in teaching may arouse student’s interest. Thus, if everybody in the class is motivated then tendency there is they would listen to the teacher attentively. With the animation and other fascinating objects that can be presented through power point, students will really show interest to learn what the lesson for the day is. In this way, definitely, there would be much learning and this is of advantage to the teacher.
· Power Point presentation can also be saved so it can still be used for years depending on where it is useful whether in instruction, entertainment and the like. So the teacher concern can still save his time and can use it for other tasks like studying the lesson he is about to teach, checking papers, preparation of programs and accommodation and the like thus making him more effective in his assigned task.
· Through power point presentation too, the teacher can save his energy. In relation to the second paragraph, the teacher won’t feel exhausted in making his visuals thus when he enters the class he is really in the mood for teaching. We always have to remember that the teacher can perform his task well if he is not tired.
· Power point presentation could also build the confidence of the teacher. This can be achieved when students appreciate the work of the teacher. Confidence builds morale and thus inspiring the latter to improve himself more.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Assignment No. 3
FACTORS THAT WILL HELP TEACHERS TO INTEGRATE
IT IN THEIR TEACHING PRACTICES
Engaging Teachers to Seminar and Workshop
Information Technology is something that is very much useful and significant in our society right now. Almost everybody desires to learn its language for their respective purposes and consumptions. For educational purposes, teachers must be equipped with proper knowledge and training in using such for a maximum level of learning process. School’s administration must send/give their faculty enough seminar, trainings and the like to upgrade the skills and learning of their teachers so that in return, these teachers can really apply what they’ve learned and acquired in their teaching. In addition, these teachers will really have the confidence and assurance that they can impart education with the integration of info tech.
School must have the Complete IT Facility
To make the integration of Information Technology possible, the school must have the complete facilities teachers need in their teaching. Lack of facilities may result to a failed integration. No matter how trained the teachers are but if these facilities are out of reach then it is really useless.
Right Attitude Towards Change
We all have to face that nothing is constant in the world. Everyday has something new to learn. With the emergence of technological advancement everybody, including educators must be open for this especially in the teaching-learning process. Teachers should always carry with them the attitude for learning and trying new things that will improve their teaching styles.
IT IN THEIR TEACHING PRACTICES
Engaging Teachers to Seminar and Workshop
Information Technology is something that is very much useful and significant in our society right now. Almost everybody desires to learn its language for their respective purposes and consumptions. For educational purposes, teachers must be equipped with proper knowledge and training in using such for a maximum level of learning process. School’s administration must send/give their faculty enough seminar, trainings and the like to upgrade the skills and learning of their teachers so that in return, these teachers can really apply what they’ve learned and acquired in their teaching. In addition, these teachers will really have the confidence and assurance that they can impart education with the integration of info tech.
School must have the Complete IT Facility
To make the integration of Information Technology possible, the school must have the complete facilities teachers need in their teaching. Lack of facilities may result to a failed integration. No matter how trained the teachers are but if these facilities are out of reach then it is really useless.
Right Attitude Towards Change
We all have to face that nothing is constant in the world. Everyday has something new to learn. With the emergence of technological advancement everybody, including educators must be open for this especially in the teaching-learning process. Teachers should always carry with them the attitude for learning and trying new things that will improve their teaching styles.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
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