I clearly recall the third week of November of last year, the week following our midterm exam. Everyone of us are cramming looking for free webinars on the topic of technology for teaching and learning. Thankfully, I was able to find two webinars on Facebook that were slated for November 22 and 24 (my special day hehe). I told my friends and classmates about it. I participated in both webinars (just to be sure), and since I I’d say that they both focused on incorporating technology tools into the classroom.
The whole hours of webinar highlights the importance of integrating technology into the classroom. Integrating technology into the classroom means using digital tools to introduce, reinforce, supplement and extend skills. Thus, it is a parcel of instruction technology. As I’ve learned first hand, integrating technology is not merely about technology but primarily about content and effective instructional practices. By means of this, ICT integration involves not just the development of hardware devices but also the use of software applications, websites, and other types of platforms.
In addition, I discovered new learning platforms like kahoot, quizziz, e-Portfolio, discord, and others that can be utilized in the classroom. The tutorial was a great learning experience for all of us because the speaker went into great detail about how to use these technological tools. In addition, the use of these technological tools has been proven to significantly enhance the quality of education in the classroom, with the greatest impact noted on student engagement, motivation, and overall learning experience. It is something that can be used to supplement traditional classroom instruction.
Indeed, the primary aim of integrating more technology into classrooms is to increase students’ interest and enthusiasm for learning. Evidently, students are more likely to take an active role in their education and maintain a passion for learning when they have access to and use information and communication technologies.
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