Thursday, November 22, 2007

Uses of ICT in teaching and learning

Hi,
I've found an interesting article in the library which describes the uses teachers make of ICT in the classroom. The uses have been classified as type 1 and type 2. Type 1 uses make in easier and more efficient for teachers to continue teaching in the more traditional manner (i.e. same old way). In Type 2 uses students are allowed to use the technology to build products and be innovative.

My view is that although many teachers use technology in their classrooms, they are engaging in type 1 uses rather than type 2. This is supported in the literature by the way (yea me).

Powerpoint "overload" is a phenomena I have experienced often and I ask what is the point? It is simply being used to replace the blackboard. I'm sure students feel the same way.

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