Author: Lucia Ndlozi(922553)
The type of information that has changed the education
system is computer based, using technology to teach and run the education
institutions. When it comes to running the education institutions there is a
lot of planning and collection of data of students which has to be done. Technological devices such as computers are
very useful as they have software and applications that can be used to manage
and analyse data. Technology hasn’t only helped the education institution but
also the students themselves.
In classrooms teaching has become an easier job. Students
are allowed to have technological devices as a “second teacher”. They are able
to quickly use the web to get more information about what they are learning. It’s
like accessing more knowledge on their fingertips. Teachers no longer use the
whiteboard (chalkboard). They use laptops and present work as slides in the
classroom. This change has a great impact as there is more time for teachers to
explain to students than spending half of their time writing down on the
chalkboard. This might only relate to students in Tertiary but students can use
their devices to such as cell phone, iPads, tablets etc. to take pictures of
slides in class which allows them to pay more attention to what the teacher is
saying rather than copying down the notes. Teachers are able to show videos of
which relate to the topic they are teaching for more illustration or examples.
Education institutions provide computers for students to
work with for example to do their research projects through software like
Microsoft Office. This plays a big role regarding the fact they become computer
literate and such skills are required from employees working in organisations.
The education sector
continues to make technology a big part of the learner’s academic life. Even
younger kids from primary are being taught how to use computers.
This change is called “Integration” for more information
click "play" to the videos below!
References
Personalized Learning, Flipped Classrooms,
Video Watching; Last Gasps of the Old Education
By Cathie Norris, Elliot Soloway Date of publication: 03/31/2014
By Cathie Norris, Elliot Soloway Date of publication: 03/31/2014
http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-with-technology-articles/simple-ways-to-create-videos-to-engage-your-students/
Faculty Focus
By: Aidan Hornsby in Teaching with Technology
Date of publication: 03/10/2013
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