There are numerous different computer application software programs available for language learning. These programs assist language learners in their pursuit of continual professional development, which ultimately leads to the development of their own unique language style. Hence, technology has allowed for a more extensive and rewarding engagement in the target language, turning students from passive recipients into active learners.
In discussing this lesson by our teacher, I discovered the commonly used productivity tools which includes the following:
1. Word Processing Software – Assistive technology in the form of word processing software can help students who have difficulty writing focus instead on the essentials of their paper rather than technical details. So, teachers can employ word processing software by introducing students to the program’s features and demonstrating how they can be applied to both independent and group writing assignments. However, teachers must ensure that the software they use is appropriate for the students’ skill levels and the assignments they will be doing. Live collaboration on writing assignments is made easier with online word processors, and those that are also publishable provide a platform for students to disseminate their works.
2. Spreadsheets – are designed to organize and manipulate numerical data, a term that stems from an accountants ledger for keeping records (Roblyer & Doering, 2012). Excel and other database programs are widely used in classrooms across all academic subjects because of the myriad of ways they may be put to use in facilitating project-based learning. Some educators make effective and efficient use of them in the classroom, while others see them as little more than gradebooks or attendance recorders. So, spreadsheet and database software, like any other technological instrument, has the potential to be a powerful and adaptable learning aid if used correctly.
3. Presentations – PowerPoint presentations are a great way to provide students visual materials for class and get them engaged in studying. It’s a great tool for conveying the lesson’s outline, since it may help with information organization and structure, format management, and visual aids for your students. As we all know, part of being a student is having many presentation. For this reason, the ability to effectively convey information is a crucial skill for students to possess. The same with educators where presentations are extensively utilized to convey information in both virtual and physical classroom settings.
In our activity in this lesson, we make a PowerPoint presentation in Microsoft Presentation and a pamphlet or brochure in Microsoft Word. The content is the same as the Steps of Teaching Reading. However, it is challenging to create a pamphlet using Microsoft Word. In our today’s generation, we are more engaged using an application, website, or software to create a variety of presentations or any type of visual document, such as Canva, Adobe Express, and others. They are more convenient and easy to use as they offer a variety of templates we can use.
It was really a struggle for me to create this activity. It takes patience, effort, and time to think about ideas on how to lay out the information I’ll put. So, while I was doing that activity, I realized that it’s really helpful to have a productivity tool we can use online to make everything easy or less hassle. Actually, I love editing, and every time I’m editing something, Canva is what I always use. It makes me feel confident in my output as I can show my creativity and effort there.
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