The use of ICTs in schools

The modern learners require a range of variety of teaching methods as they are always using and surrounded by digital devices. The use of ICT and digital devices can help teachers to elevate the traditional way of teaching i.e. using the chalkboard, charts and textbooks as the only means of teaching and learning. ICT offers learners opportunity of application and production of knowledge for the real world. ICT gives learners access to information that increases knowledge through the use of Open-Source/Open-Access/Internet. In this case, teacher is the facilitator and not the only person who brings information to learners. Learners are also in charge of their learning. They are able to research information using the internet and can communicate with other learners throughout the world and get different views about a particular topic. Learning for them can be fun and enjoyable.

The use of ICT in schools to support teaching and learning have a positive impact on the learning environment and on learners’ learning. It helps learners to investigate reality and build knowledge. Learners using the Internet, Open-Source, etc, to search information can analyse, organize, and creatively present real information in constructing knowledge. Learners learn better if they build/construct their own information that knowledge lasts. ICT provides learners with the opportunity to research and construct information on their own. The use ICT gives learners the opportunity to develop an appropriate level of capability and learners become more engaged with their learning and achieve Learning Outcomes at a higher level.

Are teachers well equiped to meet the needs of these modern digital leaners?