Group 1B-3 Activity 5: Myth of Computer literacy (Reflection)

Gloria Joseph

Group 1B-3 Activity 5: Myth of Computer literacy (Reflection)

There are many myths about what is computer literacy in this rapid changing computer environment. One may say that computer literacy involves the types of computer skills that person will need to function in an information –based society.    Computer literacy is basically having the basic skills and knowledge to impart as the need arises.  

The integration of technology should serve to guide, expand and enhance learning objectives.  It is understood that teachers and students do need to spend time learning the basics of using a computer. This is necessary in order to move to effectively integrating technology.   It is paramount that teachers definitely acquire certain basic ICT competencies in order to integrate it into their disciplines in order to make learning more meaningful.  

According to the reading, teachers’ taking the integrated approach is just simply acquiring the computer skills in the context of activity that is meaningful to learners.  In other words, using such approach call for learning by doing, learner-centered learning in learner-interest contexts.   

Group 2A-4 Activity 7: Spreadsheets as a learning resource (Reflection)

 

Gloria Joseph

Group 2A-4 Activity 7: Spreadsheets as a learning resource (Reflection)

Having gone through these exercises in spreadsheet I realized that I have forgotten how useful this tool can be.  There are many uses of spreadsheets beyond the simple arithmetical and data analysis we are used to. Spreadsheets can assist us in many tasks with accuracy and speed.  I always enjoy doing graphs in spreadsheet, so to work with the graphs in his lesson was really a treat.  

Spread sheet can be a very powerful learning tool in teaching; teachers can select the context that is most appropriate for their particular needs.  This tool can be used in mathematics and the sciences, spreadsheets could be used to convert temperature figures whether in Celsius or far hermetic, metric to imperial measurements, pounds to kilos, exchange rates among a host of other measurements.

 

Spreadsheets as a learning resource offer students and teachers with a way to view data in various formats (pie charts, line graphs, bar graphs, and the like). When students and teachers are able to view data in various formats, they are able to make important visual discoveries about their data.  Suffice to say that the use of spreadsheet in many disciplines would enhance learning.   

As we continue to move into this technological world it would be good if has teachers we equip ourselves with the knowledge of this tool.  As a result of this, our student would be motivated to learn, it would be excited to because they are already “tecky”.

Group 1B-3 Activity 4: Is there a need for teachers?

Group 1B-3 Activity 4: Is there a need for teachers?

Reflection

Reading these two articles was very enlightening and enjoyable.  It emphasize to me that our children come to us with the knowledge they would have learn before and all ready to share.  Therefore as educators/teachers we need to build on what they have.  Create that environment of learning, by providing the necessary tools so that we can help our children to make that connection from scientific learning to spontaneous learning.  As a result of this learning environment our children would be eager to learn and learning would be meaningful.  In other words teachers need to sue what the student bring to the learning environment to help them make that connection to what is been taught. 

Teachers are needed because they are the facilitators of learning. They must be around to organize and guide the learning process if there is going to be success in such environment. In other words teachers are needed to guide, as their students discover their new knowledge and learn new things.  (We cannot do without teachers)