1. Introduction
When Information and Communication Technology is evolving rapidly, it is a challenge to keep up, and integrating it in the classroom is the other concern. Technology in education has become the buzz word in every educational environment (Chhabra, 2012). Learning now occurs almost everywhere. The teaching and learning process is not the traditional bricks and mortar anymore which confined between four walls. ICT tools like the internet, e-mails, printers, scanners, computers, interactive boards, i-pads, audio equipment, digital single lens reflex camera, smartphones, tablets, ‘phablets’, social networking medias are ruling the world of education. From the world’s most famous search engines like Google to the world’s most visited
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To some extent, most of the staff found it useful when these facilities have been upgraded. However, there are some limitations both lecturers and learners encountered. The limitations are described below:-
Technical Difficulties
Oral Presentation is one of the assessments of DUE 1012 Communicative English 1. Learners are encouraged to use the Microsoft Office Power Point Presentation or other online ICT tools which are available for free like “Prezi” and “Emaze” to enhance the use of visual aids in their presentations. During the day of the presentation, learners encountered technical difficulties whereby the presentation could not be viewed due to corrupted file or incompatible software. Similar scenario occurred during the classroom activity when a lecturer would want to show a video.
Poor Wireless Internet Connection
A large number of useful online ICT tools require a good internet connection such as, ‘padlet’, ‘youtube’, ‘today’s meet’, ‘polleverywhere’, ‘powtoon’, ‘docstoc’, ‘twitter’, and many others. Since, the issue of poor connection, lecturers and learners are unable to explore these online ICT tools in the
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Learning in the 21st century is not restricted in traditional “bricks and mortar”. Learning occurs anytime anywhere with the advancement of technology. Research shows there are many advantages of integrating the use of ICT in education. It does not only promote autonomous learning where learners have the sense of ownership of a particular material developed for a particular lesson, but it also enhance creative and critical thinking skills. With all the ICT tools we have, our learners are able to create something we could never have imagined. A research done on Project-Based Learning Activities for Short-Term Intensive English Programs by Patrick Foss, Nathaniel Carney, Kurtis McDonald and Matthew Rooks. This research is done at Kwansei Gakuin University School of Science and Technology, Japan. A total of sixty-five students took part in this research. These students were required to work on creating an original entry for Wikipedia about the university retreat which led to investigation of local plant and animal life and also the ethical issues involved in the development of the camp facilities.
Many Polytechnic lecturers are not aware of the ICT tools that we could use in our language lesson. One of the rationales is to create awareness among the polytechnic lecturers on ICT enhanced lesson where learners are actively engaged in the activities. Apart from this, using
As technology moves further along in today’s day and age the world has to start applying that technology to useful situations. A great way to utilize this growing field of technology is to start integrating it into the classrooms of the schools. Whether that technology is applied directly to the students or for the faculty to use to teach the students it’s a beneficial factor for the school and the students.
Education is ever-changing and students need to be confident, creative, connected and active lifelong learners. Digital technologies are very important to our student’s world as they use them to connect with each other, learn new skills and pursue their interest. Luckey (2009) stated “For students in particular, technology is almost an extension of themselves. They use it to communicate, to discover the world, to play games, to collaborate, to create things, to write, to read, and to organize their lives. Nothing can be more foreign to them than school without technology or where technology is relegated to its own special place.” Mobile devices with the power of digital technology are being placed in every student’s hand in schools around the world which equips them with the personal technology needed to learn and communicate in the 21st century. While these programs can be very effective for students, they can be challenging for schools. Some educators believe that digital technology in the classroom may cause more of a distraction to students; however integrating digital technology in the classroom helps students become more engaged. In the digital world, data is at students’ fingertips 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Technology is everywhere and many students have adopted practices
As we progress further into the 21st century, our society is quickly becoming more and more integrated to technology. The creations of new laptops and tablets, and the easy access to new and improved phones have driven younger generations to recruit to these advances as well. The quick and widespread implementation of these technological advances has shaped the new way we conduct our daily lives, as well as how knowledge is processed and taught in our classrooms. Today's technology provides teachers, as well as students, with opportunities for teaching and learning that were impossible in the past. Technology is being used as a tool to promote human learning, not just calculators, but including Smart Boards, tablets (iPads), video
Do you ever think about how much technology has changed the way we work, learn, play, and even think? Technology is a major beneficiary to society; especially in the classroom where we get the opportunity to learn and grow. In recent years, schools have begun implementing tablets and other devices in the classroom to better student’s education. The use of technology in the classroom provides more of a personalized learning experience and gives students a widespread availability to engage in learning. Technology is necessary in today’s modern globe, it is basically “the pen and paper of our time and the lens through which we experience much of our world” (Warlick, 2013). Technology is not just considered the “internet”, it is so much
As our world becomes increasingly globalized and reliant on new and innovative technologies, it is no wonder that technology is making its way into classrooms both across the nation and the world. When I was secondary school, we used technology every so often to complete various assignments, with many of my classes often taking a trip to the computer labs in my school. However, much of our everyday class work was still done the “traditional” way—that is, using a pen and paper—and once again the use of technology when I was in school was essentially reserved for assignments such as papers or projects. This is why, when I entered my corresponding school for the first time, I was rather taken aback by how much the use of technology has increased. Despite graduating a few years ago, the dynamics of some schools and classrooms around the world have drastically changed within the past few years, for there has been a huge technology initiative that many schools are attempting to embrace. In most cases, this push to incorporate devices such as iPads and laptops in every single course every single day, and students often receive school-issued devices to use both in the classroom and at home to complete their schoolwork.
Currently technology occupies an important part of people 's lives. This is reality, no one can deny it at all, and it is the same for modern education. Modern gadgets are no stranger to it. For example the iPad, which is embedded in the educational system in many developed countries is considered a smart technological device that has changed teaching and learning. Its success has been transforming the traditional classroom into a place to work and interact with the real world. Currently, with digital data and online communication, the ipad has become very important. This is because of the guaranteed continuous access to important educational resources such as applications. Another significant reason to use the iPad as an educational tool is that it provides the opportunity to increase learning, as it is not considered a strange tool for learners these days. There are very few students who do not have at least one iPad or other smart device.
The way we teach students in the modern classroom has massively changed throughout the years. One major changing factor is the development and use of technology. Before, classrooms were filled with paper, pencils, crayons, and all things needed to be completely hands on with our education. Now, most classrooms have replaced these things with tablets and laptops and smart boards that students get to spend all day staring at. Technology has the potential to be a great thing for our students, but it is being used to the point that it is no longer helpful.
Since the introduction of technology in the world, many things have been affected. One of them is education and the ways of learning. So many inventions currently in the world have transformed the manner, which, children are able to participate in class and embrace learning. We have a growing number of people in the population who were born in the era of YouTube, and consume online videos daily. A typical learner today has several specific tools at his disposal every time include a smartphone, iPad or a basic laptop. These powerful gadgets have transformed our society in very many ways. This paper will look at the ways that digital learning has affected the normal learning procedures and institutions.
Humans have been making many advancements in the field of technology. These advancements have brought us smartphones, computers, and social media just to name a few. Another advancement taking place in this field is the incorporation of artificial intelligence in transportation, creating autonomous car systems. There are many concerns with this implementation, among them are the ethical implications that come with the creation of autonomous car systems.
The role of the technology is to deliver lessons to students, knowledge and information to people just as trucks deliver groceries to supermarkets. If you deliver edibles, people will eat. If you deliver guidance and information, students will learn. When students start participating and involving in the knowledge development process, the core of learning shifts from completing and following the curriculum to working with ideas and learning from that process. Nevertheless, we need technology in every classroom and in every student and teacher’s reach, considering that it is the paper and pen of our
The Information Technology industry is the fastest growing field in the nation, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2012-2022 projected 18% of the increase. The heist demand is set for Information Security Analysist, which expected to grow to 37%. (see table below)
Technology has been in the world for decades. Whereas, the more technology improves, the more people are relying on using it. For example, one of these ways is introducing technology to the school system. As the graph below shows how teachers used technologies in the classroom. Granted that, by the next academic year, mobile devices will be available for 1-to-1 computing for half the K-12 student and teacher population in the United States, according to Futuresource Consulting Ltd., a research and forecasting company based in the United Kingdom. In fact, by calendar year 2016, 54 percent of students and teachers will have access to a school-issued personal computing device, the study projects. (Molnar) Therefore, having technology in schools has many different positive and negative benefits to student’s performance in the classroom. Nowadays, students no longer have to carry around their books because of technology. Moreover, books can now be downloaded straight to a computer or tablet device. In particular, all the information that needed for the class will be all in one place for the student to use. For instance, in the past teachers used books, chalkboard, and worksheets in the classroom. In contrast to the present where technology is mainly used. Nowadays, school start introducing technology to kids when they first start kindergarten. Presently, kids are using laptops, iPad, and tablets in the classroom and for their homework assignment. However, technology in the
Nowadays, the role of technology in instruction is undeniable. We live in a digital world. No one should go back to 19th century’s teaching method. Instruction using technology to deliver coursework in higher education has seen an unquestionable explosion (Scott, 1999). Although the use of technology in higher education is more prevalent, it also shows it’s significant in early learning environment and primary school. Technological tools such as internet, digital camera, i-pad and interactive whiteboard are used to upgrade the learning outcomes (X. Christine Wang, 2008).
As we progress through 21st century, technology plays a vital role in our education system and how students are thought in society. The way students are thought are more advance than just reading books, taking notes, completing assignment, essays and so forth. There was a time that education and learning were not possible without teachers, but today has taken on a whole new meaning. Incorporating modern technology in classrooms can better prepare students with technical skills that might be beneficial in their field of study. The digital age has reshaped the way student learn and create. It has become more versatile unlike any other time in history. As any educator knows it is essential to keep students engaged. (Wainwright). Educators must not only understand the changing ways that students are acquiring knowledge and interacting with content but serve as a guide to help them navigate the nuanced challenges of the digital world. (Dawn Wilson). Students today have grown up will technology so school in our society today must modify with the times and adapt to the way students are learning, because technology is a central part of our everyday lives it should be a key aspect in education in order to prepare students for the real world and their future endeavor.
Technical issues such as audio/video can be problematic and diminish the experience causing frustration for the student