Technological aids may
be used effectively to engage students in the learning process. Students live
in an age where technology has pervaded all aspects of life, resulting in an
abundance of knowledge at their fingertips. I believe that educational technology
serves a valid purpose in promoting self-learning and providing the right
environment for students to experiment and construct their own meaning, based
on observation, manipulation and reasoning. Since technology has become part of
our everyday lives, I am convinced that technology can play an important role
in capturing students’ interest and ensuring that learning takes place on a
level with which the students can relate. More than that, since it is an
interactive means of learning and exploration, educational technology
guarantees that students are actively engaged in the learning process,
especially by means of collaborative learning.
With this in mind, I
aim to use technology to improve my teaching strategies and effectively reach
all students. I will use technology to encourage students to construct their
own meanings while actively engaging them in meaningful and captivating
lessons. Technology will be employed to encourage students to engage in
research, application of knowledge and as a means of assessment. Such
technological aids may include digital stories, educational games, webquests,
and PowerPoint presentations. Educational technology will be used as an
interface which actively engages students and provides the connection between
teacher-student and student-student relationships. In this way, students will
be able to enjoy the learning process and capitalize on the learning
opportunities.
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