Information and Communication Technology (ICT) helps students to be
up to date on the learning process and enhances teachers' ability to directly
develop positive teacher-student relationships through chalk sessions, e-mail,
e-learning and web-based learning including intranet, extranet, Internet,
CD-ROM, etc.
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| Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Process of Teaching and Learning |
How Does ICT Contribute to the Teaching and Learning Processes?
Use of ICT in Teaching and Learning
Information
and communication technology (ICT) has multiple uses, including information
transfer, monitoring, management, data collection, and analysis.
In the knowledge economy, the ability to use ICTs will become very important. Apart from the importance of ICT as an employment skill, using computers in schools in various ways will help students learn.
In the knowledge economy, the ability to use ICTs will become very important. Apart from the importance of ICT as an employment skill, using computers in schools in various ways will help students learn.
Many
students have discovered the ability of computers to pursue their interests and
to be innovative.
Many complex computer games, for example, develop higher-order thinking skills. When all schools are connected to the Internet, teachers will be able to take advantage of technology in multiple ways.
Many complex computer games, for example, develop higher-order thinking skills. When all schools are connected to the Internet, teachers will be able to take advantage of technology in multiple ways.
Examples
of using information and communication technology (ICT) as a learning tool
are:
⇒Access to information on the
Internet.
⇒Making drawings of information and
data.
⇒Use and develop educational software.
⇒Developing multimedia
presentations.
⇒Search for references to
encyclopedias on compact Discs (CDs).
How Does ICT Help in Teaching and
Learning Processes
Information
and communication technology (ICT) is an educational tool that attracts and
encourages students to be independent learners, helping them to access
information quickly from a wide range of global sources. ICT also achieves
elements of student-centered learning.
(1)
Effective learning:
Information
and communication technology (ICT) allows students, individually and in small
groups, to derive and interpret data, and to monitor and analyze information.
(2) Student Centrality:
Information
and communication technology can be used for multiple types of learners to
allow them freedom of choice and independence.
Some learners are audiovisual, others are visual, and others learn faster using the keyboard rather than paper and pen.
ICTs can also be used to express ideas through story writing, drawing, calculations and composing music. Educational software allows students to work at varying speeds.
Some learners are audiovisual, others are visual, and others learn faster using the keyboard rather than paper and pen.
ICTs can also be used to express ideas through story writing, drawing, calculations and composing music. Educational software allows students to work at varying speeds.
(3) Modeling and simulating real-life
situations:
Using
educational software, teachers, and learners can learn about life situations in
a more dynamic way than traditional books allow.
For
example, students can use the Internet to make a virtual trip to planets.
Using important e-books, students will be able to simulate situations in texts.
Using important e-books, students will be able to simulate situations in texts.
(4) Resource-Based Learning:
Information
and communication technology (ICT) has become another source of new resources
for students and teachers. ICT will provide teachers and students with
permanent resources such as CD-ROM encyclopedias.
(5) Activating basic computer skills:
Students
and teachers must have certain basic computer skills before they are able to
use computers in different subjects.
The following list summarizes these skills:
The following list summarizes these skills:
⇒Students can turn the computer on
and off.
⇒Use the keyboard and mouse to run
basic computer functions.
⇒Typing using the keyboard.
⇒Document work, storage, and
retrieval.
⇒Create, organize, and manage files.
⇒Open, use and close the software.
⇒Print documents.
⇒Use familiar computer accessories,
such as printers, scanners, digital cameras, and digital projectors.
(6) Adoption of Student Learning Outcomes
Information
and communication technology (ICT) is an effective tool to implement the
curriculum of learning outcomes.
Students will need to be able to accomplish the following educational tasks:
Students will need to be able to accomplish the following educational tasks:
⇒Record, organize and present presentations
using multimedia text and graphics.
⇒Data collection, evaluation, and
interpretation.
⇒Search for websites using specific
web browsers and search engines.
⇒Communicate, interact and
collaborate with classmates, students from different regions and countries.
⇒Use of independent learning
software depending on the speed of the learner.
⇒Develop sets of computer
instructions to simulate real situations and solve problems.
As
students engage in these activities, they need the following specialized critical
thinking skills:
⇨They can evaluate websites to
distinguish appropriate and inappropriate information and perspectives
⇨Evaluate websites to determine the credibility of sources.
Regulations
for the use of Information and communication technology (ICT) as an educational tool, are found under the following headings:
⇒Data collection, evaluation, and
interpretation.
⇒Investigation and search for
information.
⇒Using educational software.
⇒Create multimedia presentations.
⇒Create multimedia presentations.