Importance Of Ict In Schools

ICTs are nowadays indispensable in our modern technological society. Students should develop a proper digital competence, and they should also become global citizens of the 21st century. Therefore, it is essential to successfully integrate ICTs into our syllabus development and annual programme four our daily classroom management. ICTs are valuable tools to enhance teaching and learning. For students, ICTs not only do provide opportunities to communicate more effectively, but they also are valuable tools for researching, composing and responding, viewing and representing in English. As teachers, we should take into consideration that incorporating ICTs into the English curriculum could improve the four linguistic macro-skills and also support collaboration, creativity, independent learning and reflection.

The questionnaire addresses the difficulty faced by teachers in classroom when using technology based on participant’s response; some teachers feel intimidated in using technology and would rather opt for a low tech than a higher tech to teach pupils. This can be said to be due to lack of training or knowledge can make teachers less confident to make technology a priority to teach. However, with 8% of respondents stating that technology is “Not at all significant”, it can only be assumed that the technologies are either incompatible with the pupil’s profile, or have been incorrectly

Technology can help students in all areas of study. Students need to be able to use this technology since, “Currently and in the near future, it is understood that students need to acquire more autonomous skills of ‘information gathering, analysis, and display’” (Todnem, 2004, p. 1). Furthermore, the use of technology, mainly the internet, provides for variation since “Students find themselves bored and burnt-out of the lecture format to classes, so changing the curriculum and instruction to include things like online assignments and educational videogames can be one clear remedy” (Todnem, 2004, p. 1). Teachers who have implemented technology into their classrooms have noticed changes in their students. The most common of these effects being an increase in motivation. In “Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students” another positive effect is given “technology effect stressed by many teachers was enhancement of student self esteem” (“Effects,” 2004, p. 2).

Technology is changing at such a rapid pace that it is extremely difficult for any one person to keep up with the latest developments. However, just like doctors or marketers, teachers are also expected to keep up with the latest research and technology that will result in the best possible outcomes. It is much easier for educators to do this if they have a social community, with whom they can exchange ideas, share experiences, and ask questions together. The first two ISTE Standards for Educators, “Learner” and “Leader,” encourage teachers to become life-long learners and leaders in their practice. Data patterns from the teacher survey show that there is room for improvement with these two standards at McNicholas High School.

All across the globe, new technologies are being developed to help with everyday activities. Those technologies will always be updated and eventually outdated. Technologies help make the world an easier place to live in. Technological advancements have given the modern world the push it needed to start being more efficient with our resources. Technology enable us to do stuff we could normally only wish about doing. Technology makes advancements in all different industries and improves the product produced by that industry. One of the industries most impacted by technology is education. Education is the most important industry that new technologies are used to make the process more effective. In schools, laptops and smart boards are allowing kids to interact better with the curriculum. Technologies allow kids to learn more effectively, reduce paper waste, and allow the smartest generation in years to form.

The United States education system has evolved a remarkably since there were minute school houses on the prairie. In modern times, today the school systems continue to evolve in various ways. This includes the integration technology into the curriculum and instruction of the schools. However, this can come at a great gain and cost so the factors that contribute to technology in school should be taken into account.

I am currently registered with the Queensland College of Teachers, and have been since I graduated my Bachelor of Education in 2011. Since then, I have taught in both my subject areas, English and Computing, and completed a Master's degree to further my knowledge in Information and Communication Technologies, an area I am very passionate about. Throughout my university studies, I have shown keen interest for technology in education (especially appropriating non-education technology for education purposes and 1:1 learning). I have a strong belief that technology can benefit education, given that it is carefully chosen to suit the context; one size does not fit all, one app does not fit all. In the past year at Saint Stephen's College, I have demonstrated that I am capable of teaching in a technical area (Technology) and it is a teaching area I quite enjoy.

In education today there is new in sight to link educational strategies, programs, initiatives, or technology so students can achieve there goals of passing their classes. There are many groups and organizations that are trying to advance technology literacy for students. In all aspects of our society, technology has revolutionized in so many ways ,plus enhancing our way of life. It’s no surprise that the public,researchers and others have the question on why hasn’t technology affect education yet?. But over the past 20 years there have been so many advancements in information and new tools that are being used to increase human knowledge. With all of the available technology and information researchers showed that integration of 21st Century technology increases student achievement and some college students shown a huge advancement in test and exam results.

Of the many challenges facing educators today is the fact that our world is an ever-changing and rapidly evolving one as technology and an expanding global society become more and more prevalent in all that we do. Never before in history have we been more connected to one another via digital mediums. From our laptops to our iPhones, social media and apps, how we communicate has been heavily influenced by the rise of technology across the globe. Further, technology has infiltrated our classrooms in profound ways. Not only do presentations call for technology, but with the rising use of iPads, Chromebooks, online/ blended learning approaches, and various media platforms in education, it is clear that technology is continually emerging all around us. It is also expected to be a part of students’ learning experiences according to national and state standards. Thus, it is not only important, but crucial, for educators of today to wisely -- and purposefully -- incorporate technology into instruction in order to facilitate students most effectively on their learning journeys. As 21st century learners and educators, it is critical for all involved in education to understand and utilize the skills which are needed most in this current climate. It is the specific four skills of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity - the 4Cs - that have been highlighted as “the basic skills that all students need in the 21st century” (National Education Association, 2014).

Technology in the classroom isn’t always a great thing to have, and it’s not something that is easy to get a hold of. Dealing with technology can be risky, because you never know what’s going to happen. Because most of the technology that were are using is somewhat new, there are still things that need to be fixed. Troubleshooting the technology can cause some problems in the classroom. More teachers were surveyed and they felt that, although they had adequate knowledge and skill, they did not have the technical support 72.2 percent of the time. Numerous technological issue were brought up when the teachers discussed the main reasons why they do not use technology (Beath, Jones, Kervin, Verenikina, 2013). Also getting many of the technological equipment is not easy and they don’t come cheap. For example, let’s look at a primary school. Say you have a school that goes from kindergarten to the 5th grade, and each grade has three different classes, that would be 18 different classrooms, and say each classroom has about 20 students, that would be 360 students total. The school would have to get money from the district and the state to be able to provide technology for their classrooms. This one

The first point that needs to be addressed is how technology can empower teachers and enhance the learning experience for all students. Before teachers shun the use of technology in the classroom, then need to realize that technology is actually empowering them and helping them to connect with their students. The day of teaching strictly with a chalk board is over, and teachers can now prepare PowerPoints or visual learning aids for their students. As well as posting the days lecture online via social media or class webpage. Educators also have access to mobile apps to grade, and evaluate the performance of students. Through virtual platforms, teachers are able to provide their students with the ability to learn by video or even video chatting with an expert in any topic. Aalia Hasan talks about the benefits of technology in her article How Technology can Enhance Classroom Teaching where she says, “If students get the opportunity to take part in active interaction with the experts that will be extremely beneficial for them” (Hasan). Hasan is web enthusiast and an educationalist that loves to help

Did you know that there were 53,245 schools in the year 2005 that used computers (Dimauro table 252)? Of course this is an unbelievable fact, but at this rate technology is taking over the world! Technology in education has grown at a rapid pace over the years. Through these years many obstacles have been overcome, but many more still lay ahead. People today use technology on an everyday basis from the time they wake up to the time they go to sleep, but the question of whether technology is positive for the students is still an ongoing debate in today’s society. There are so many things to gain from integrating the use of technology into the classroom such as, having easy access and a broader range

The authors also emphasize, however, that the use of technology in the classroom is not without its pitfalls and controversies. Indeed, cellphones, as mentioned above, could be extremely distracting when their use is not strictly monitored. Also, not all teachers are equally willing or able to enhance their own knowledge of computers in order to use this effectively in their classrooms.

Technology has become a staple in everyday life in our society. From entertainment to medicine, technology has given us an extraordinary opportunity to learn and progress. Throughout high school I used computers to take notes in many of my classes. Furthermore, Smartboards and other technology were standard equipment in every room. With how technology dependent schools are becoming, it is easy to turn a blind eye on small problems. These issues are addressed in "Why Students Should Take Notes by Hand – Not On A Laptop" by Joseph Stromberg and "Why a Leading Professor of New Media Just Banned Technology Use in Class" by Clay Shirky. Both articles led me to realize the drawbacks to technology that I had been unaware of beforehand; although, I still believe it is important to have technology in the classrooms.

In the previous chapter, a summary of literatures related to this study has been given. This chapter will discuss the methods that would be adopted in order to achieve the aim of this research study. The aim of this research study is to explore the barriers that limit further integration of ICTs in Nigerian secondary schools and steps that can be taken to limit the barriers.