I do not see any crime in admitting that blogging is certainly not my so called ‘favourite thing’. I in fact, used to think that people blog when they think there is a need to show off…only (obviously I’m a naysayer). Thank God, my first day of Technology in Primary Education class has opened my eyes to the positive sides of blogging. People blog for a number good reasons now I realize. To announce, to advertise, to self-reflect, to voice out opinions, and to share thoughts are some of them.
The lecture then filched my attention to the advantages of having technology in Primary Education. Technology is the tool and equipment that enables conducive and effective teaching and learning activities to be carried out. It makes things easier, inculcates knowledge, skills, and creativity effectively, as well as, as a window to the new discoveries for students. ‘But hye, what is technology n’way? Is this sophisticated smartboard in front of me a technology?’ My mind wondered.
The lecture then filched my attention to the advantages of having technology in Primary Education. Technology is the tool and equipment that enables conducive and effective teaching and learning activities to be carried out. It makes things easier, inculcates knowledge, skills, and creativity effectively, as well as, as a window to the new discoveries for students. ‘But hye, what is technology n’way? Is this sophisticated smartboard in front of me a technology?’ My mind wondered.
“…is not computers, not document cameras, not whiteboard. It is the people using these tools, what they do with them and how they do it”
Owh…I see…
I was then introduced to two acronyms, PLEaSE (Personalized Learning Environment and Students Engagement) and POEIT (Pedagogy of Engagement Integrating Technology). So, Engagement appeared to be today’s big word. Question raised (in my mind…again) “How can technology ensure students’ engagement with the learning process?” This question triggered my memory during the School Experience Programme (SEP) in Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar 
Baru Sri Petaling 2. I remembered observing a Science Lesson where the teacher used nothing but a textbook to explain everything and, I remembered looking at bored faces of the year two students in the class. Some jaws were even laid on the desks…it was uninteresting no doubt. And I don’t think much engagement took place.
My memory then switched to the curios and excited little face of my eight year old niece when my sister taught her how to use Google Earth. Yup! That was real engagement I thought.
Comparison made! Question answered! I am satisfied…
Comparison made! Question answered! I am satisfied…
4 comments:
The first impression upon stepping in your blog is...wow...so white...so pure...and ya, I like it~
Also, your experience with your niece has really proven the effectiveness of ICT in attention catching due to its novelty. And I do think that in order to further engage the pupils in it, perhaps the role lies on the teacher's creativity in preparing interesting lessons through the integration of ICT.
Erm... I think that's all for now..Do take care!
Hope you will continue to blog, as I see the potential in your work. Keep it up soon....
yep sze mei...there are many examples around us which show the effectiveness of ICT in teaching. as future teacher, we really need to update our ICT skill. dont you think so?
i really appreciate your comment prof. it motivates me...really. i promise to write the next entries before the due date.
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