2.2 Perception of ICT in Education
Within the last decade, ICT has been at the centre of every activity and the rate of acquisition and diffusion of the tool in education is transforming the teaching and learning process in different parts of the world. This is due to the marked increase in the use of ICT in social, economic, and political change. ICT is highly linked with improving and accelerating ways and quality of doing things. Moreover, Kerr (2005) points out that using technology in a education can lead to the transformation of the educational process and enhance the efficiency of the entire system.
According to Bruess (2003), computer ICT is permeating the educational arena and changing the way teachers teach and pupils learn. With ICT, pupils are able to access different sources of knowledge by themselves. This trend deviates from the traditional approach of depending almost entirely on teachers. With this new trend, the process of education has taken on a new dimension thus requiring new approaches in the manner in which curriculum delivery was previously handled. Teachers need new knowledge and skills to enable them transform their traditional teaching methods (Al-Oteawi, 2002). Furthermore, the concept of ICT integration in the school curriculum is not easy to come by and may be perceived differently in different environments. Overcoming the different challenges requires a clear perception of the entire process and a procedure on how technology can be integration in education. For instance, there is a distinction between acquiring technology and integrating technology. An institution may be well equipped technologically but poor in using that technology (quantity does not always suggest quality). This means it is no...
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...she observed that many schools are unable to create a strategic plan because they did not have the information and the experience to strategically plan and utilize ICT. Affirming Titthasiri (2000), Piacciano (2002) identifies the lack of carefully planning as an impediment to establishing successful computer-based applications in schools. He says unless educators take time to develop clear plans on how ICT will be beneficial to pupils, new computer hardware flooding in schools may go to waste.
However, he recommended that in planning and implementing ICT in the school curriculum, the teachers must be included and mechanism must be put in place to evaluate and provide feedbacks. Within the same thoughts, Whitehead et al. (2003) observe that for technology to be effective in the school curriculum, its adoption and use should be carefully planned and implemented.
In this text, the author explores the role that technology currently plays in schools and in education in general, as well as future consequences that will occur depending on whether society continues to insist on a type of education that is relatively lacking in technology or decides to embrace the options available whole-heartedly. There are both gains...
Within the past few decades, technology has immensely increased in use and availability. As a result, millions of people worldwide have taken advantages of benefits technology has supplied. In addition to these contemporary people, schools are realizing the possibility technology provides in the classroom and are implementing the use of them in their curriculum. New technologies in the classroom, however, provoke some concerns amongst those planning to utilize their potential benefits; schools must consider the prospectively detrimental implications and effects technology holds to the user whether it be that they forge a skewed and impractical view of reality or that they promote an inability to think independently.
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Zola is to integrate technology school wide. To assist her in reaching this goal she will need to hire a technology resource teacher. Who she chooses for the position will determine if the integration is successful or not – especially since most teachers at Roma Elementary are reluctant to use technology (McDonald, 2006). In addition, how Ms. Zola chooses to implement the technology initiative could either create buy-in from teachers or result in resistance. According to the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) an administrator needs to inspire and facilitate a shared vision or purposeful change to create and sustain a culture for digital age learning (2016). Ms. Zola will need to clearly communicate her expectations and vision throughout the school
Technology is also used as a tool in the method of teaching and learning for faster and easier education. It is now an academic necessity i...
Technology forms the most vital element of life in the world today. Every aspect of our lives is dominated by technology and its importance in our lives is indispensable. One of the outstanding facts about technology use in schools is its controversial nature. There is no common agreement by stakeholders in technology and educations sectors about the use of technology in schools. There are two different factions, one supporting use of technology as a positive aspect, while the other faction disagrees, citing the detrimental effects of technology in students. However, the use of technology in classrooms catering for children continues to increase, as education develops more interesting ways of enhan...
Image a school with laptops available to each student to complete their class notes, teachers who are able to help their students through the screens of their computer, children who are excited to learn about numbers with the help of cute, animated characters. With the endless advancement of today’s technology, schools across the world have begun integrating various technology into their curriculum. These devices have the potential to greatly impact students in their learning. When a school opts to use technology in a school setting, the most important factors they should take into consideration are the benefits of using technological devices, the effectiveness of technology used
The responsibilities of administrators are to support their staff in integrating new technology in order to achieve new levels of productivity and achievement. A new technology plan is needed to decide if integrating technology into the system will be beneficial for the curriculum. The administrators must share this vision with other educators, parents, member of the community, and especially business leaders. Technology will enhance the learning ability of the student and boost the teacher’s morale (November, 1998).
The only problem is that some of today's schools are hindered by an under-powered technology based curriculum and, in order to stay competitive, the American educational system must do a better job of integrating. Computers have made a fundamental change in most industries, providing a competitive advantage that has come to be essential to stay in business. Therefore, education must also use technology to improve the educational process instead of simply applying it to existing structures. School systems often consider acquiring an enterprise computer network, but justify its purchase by applying it to routine administrative tasks, or take period by period attendance.
In conclusion, technology has changed education for the better allowing access to unlimited resources, distance learning and broadening the means of communication. Technology creates a more encouraging environment and stimulates students to engage in something they may be familiar with. Technology has allowed people to know more and to collaborate with each other. Students have a great range of technologies which strengthens the relationship between knowledge and students. The technology used today throughout the world will only strengthen and advance the 21st century education system. With unlimited resources, students can take advantage of their learning and gain the most from it. Integrating technology into education promotes a better learning community.
Using technology in education for the purpose of better understanding is a positive step taken by most of the schools, colleges and universities all around the world. Technology can play vital role in improving education systems. You can see electronic gadgets and computers being used in schools, colleges and universities. Audio visual tools are developed to teach complex topics to students in fun way. Faiza Abdur Rab, in her articles ‘Recreational Activities vs. Studies’ said that the lifestyle and education had become more competitive as science and technology is progressing (Rab, 2009). This advancement had brought many noticeable changes in methods and approach of learning and education. This progress is making people of the developing countries to meet the challenges of world. This is also helpful in improving the style and standards of living.
During my time at this field placement, I noticed how Mrs. Anderson uses technology on a daily basis and wanted to give it a try myself. Students seem to enjoy it very much and from what I have seen, Mrs. Anderson gets a great response from the students as far as scores go. Technology in the classroom can be used for different types of assessments as well whether it be for a presentation, test or online activity. As a 21st century pre-service teacher, it is very important for me to know how to properly use technology in the classroom and how to successfully incorporate it into my curriculum. “Teachers must learn to use technology and must allow it to change their present teaching paradigm. This is not an easy task because change can seem intimidating and threatening” (Bitner, 1). This quote sums up exactly what I should be working on in terms of incorporating technology into the classroom. If I begin to use it now then I will be less intimidated in the
Whether technological integration has positive or negative impacts on teaching and learning has been paid increasing attention and a numerous research has done to explore the issue. Regarding the issue, the question of if training teachers in the use of technology in classrooms contributes to students’ outcomes is still an endless argument. This essay will explain two reasons why such training brings about positive academic achievements for learners and a number of training guidelines that can be followed.
A major issue that arises when talking about failing schools is the students’ lack of technological instruction in these schools. The world has become incredibly dependent on technology, and learning the skills necessary to deal with this uprising is important. Implementing programs in schools about computers, involving multimedia and much more are extremely important in t...
Technology has many different effects on education, one of them being enhancing the students learning. Technology may enhance the students learning and may assist most students in achieving their academic standards. When technology and appropriate teaching methods are combined, technology may increase the academic achievement. Positive effects have been found in all major subject areas, from preschool to higher education, both regular and special needs students. Educational technology has been found to have a positive effect on a student’s attitude toward learning and on self-concepts. The introduction of technology into the learning environment has allowed the learning to be more student-centered, to encourage group learning, and helps to stimulate an increase in the student-teacher interaction. Technology has shown a shift from a focus on a student’s memorization to their problem solving. Through technology’s use, learning opportunities have become unrestricted by time or place, allowing lifelong learning. Student use of technology through communications can also help to enhance access to a career and continued education. Students are more likely to use a computer to get help because they can to it themselves. Technology is helping students to become independent.