Managing ICT-enhanced environments

1)         Do u think the classroom environment chosen is appropriate for the learning activities. Explain why.

It is good that technology has offered many opportunities to make learning more interactive. The 4 various types of IT based environment are useful in many ways to engage the students to a certain extent.

ü      There are also other non-classroom based learning such as field trips, visit to homes etc could also supplement classroom learning

ü      Depending on curriculum content. Some subjects is best learnt through group project work and presentation of work to class which allow peer discussions

ü      In a classroom environment even with the aid of interesting technology, learning sometimes remains passive in nature. This could be supplemented with 2 way communications with teachers by encouraging questioning and thinking

  

While teachers are putting in their best effort to create a good learning environment, attention may also be directed to students’ other aspect of life such as their emotional and social development which could be the real reason for failing to learn.

2)         The students seem to be focused and on task. What strategies do u think the teacher has used to achieve this     outcome ?

            Strategies used by teacher :

   ü      teacher first familiarize themselves with the environment ( seating arrangement) , hardware and software application to

                  demonstrate to students the confidence and ease of use 

   ü      simple and clear instruction eg before going into computer lab, the teacher will assign prior seating arrangement so that

                  students are not lost in the new environment

   ü      systematic , step by step instruction ( students are led in an orderly manner,  eg step 1 switch on computer step 2 load the

                 CD step 3 click ………..… etc)

           ü      use written aid when necessary eg making use of navigation guide, to increase confidence of students in completing the

                 assignment

          ü      students are given opportunity to perform task independently eg in full computer lab environment to fulfill their autonomy desire

          ü      use of graphics, animation and 3-dimensional visual aid rather than textbook captures students’ interest and attention

          ü      provide necessary assistance when needed to increase comfort level of student eg IT rep to do minor troubleshooting 

3)         What potential classroom mgt issue can possibly occur? What proposed solutions do u have?

  ü      Slow learner – in class with slow learners, they may not follow the progress even with clear instructions and written aid.   Teachers could identify who they are and exercise closer monitoring such as assist them side by side especially in full computer lab environment

ü      Noise level – students are easily engaged in their own conversation especially when they are grouped and out of their usual classroom. Teachers are encourage to have prior lesson planning so that there will not be empty time slot for them to “relax” and start the conversation.

ü      Not familiar with use of computer – such as foreign students or emigrants who are not technology savvy especially those whose first language is not English. They may have internal fear and hinder their learning. Teachers could establish buddy system with a friendly local student to help them with a good start.  

ü      Have a back up plan when hardware or software failed to operate 

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