Module 2A_4 Activity 9: Evaluating web-hosted information purpose

This activity was very informative and quite refreshing.  The saying is rather true that education in fact is a sharing and learning process.  There is certain information that was new to me.  After going through this time consuming activity I am now capable of using websites better by checking the data properly.

Group 2A-4 Activity 11: PLN

Group 2A-4 Activity 11: Creating a Personal Learning Network

Personal Learning Network consists of the entire collection of people that learners would interact with to gain information or knowledge in a personal learning environment; usually online.  Examples of PLN are twitter, LinkedIn and the popular facebook.   It is through these PLN that educators keep current with the ever changing world of technology.  So as educators it is necessary for us to get involved or be a part of a PLN, if we are going to successfully integrate ICT into our teaching and learning process.  PLN are terrific ways to that are used to extend our knowledge and learning outside our classrooms. 

Activity 10A: Social Media

Group 2A- 4 Activity 10A: Social media as a professional development resource                

Social media includes Portable and web-based technologies that are used to turn communication into dialogues that are interactive.  In other words these social networks are a way of connecting to people in a very powerful way. Social media is not just a toy but a tool where one can build a platform for sharing information. It is also used to share valuable content in many different formats such as twitter and blog post and other powerful articles and videos.  As teachers this social media can enhanced the development of our profession.  Being a part of a social network we can collaborate by sharing and learning.

Group Activity 9 - School readiness

Module 1B Group Activity 9 - School readiness 

It is believed by most people that the integration of ICT can empower teachers and learners, and most of all promote change, creativity and foster the development of skills for this technological world for this century.  This wonderful world that we are all fascinated about will impact all positively, but comes with issues because of lack of  monitoring and evaluation of the tools and the methods that are use to deal with the use of ICTs in school and  how it affect teaching and learning. However, it is the duties of the administrators to properly evaluate the system and have the appropriate mechanism put in place at all levels.

Generally it is most of us dream to have the use of ICT right at our finger tips, but it is going take all us to collaborate have the tools of ICT into our classrooms and beyond.  How well are teachers in your school supported in their use of ICT through continuing professional development, ready access to ICT resources and technical support? In other words are the necessary infrastructure in place or are we moving into that direct?   

This change is good it would assist in making teaching and learning very interesting.  ICT are powerful tools that can be developed in different ways to meet the needs of the learners and teachers in different areas.   It is up to all of us to become equipped about ICT, have the mechanism in place in order to build that framework to accommodate this integration.  No one person is going to get it done, it is going to take a collaboration effort by all.

 Let us not left behind.

Group 1B-3 Activity 8: Impact of ICT on schools

Group 1B-3: Impact of ICT on schools   Activity 8a and 8b – Teaching Spaces and Curriculum delivery

As we embrace these rapid changes in technology we have to do things differently.   As educators we are all part of this big educational world that is constantly changing.   Therefore it is our duty to change as this educational world change around us.    As we know that the teaching and learning process is constantly changing.   As some would say, it is not a one size fit all.    We  just have to modify the way we teach whether we have ICT or not so that our student can become motivated to learn. 

The integration of the technology can and will empower teachers and learners, by transforming teaching and learning process from being highly teacher-dominated to student-centered.   As a result of this integration, will increased learning by creating and allowing for opportunities for learners to develop such areas of creativity and communication skills.

The uses of ICT as a tool in our classroom and beyond will enhance the learning experiences for children for children and teachers.