ITC UPDATE
The document discusses the impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. It states that for educators to effectively use technology, they need training to develop a good understanding of it since technology enhances learning. It also notes that teaching with technology requires a different pedagogical approach than a traditional classroom. The document also mentions that ICT allows for online tutoring where students can log in from home and take online tests, and that ICT tools can be used to make teaching and learning more engaging through tools like PowerPoint and webcams. Finally, it states that ICT enables the development of virtual laboratories where students have freedom to manipulate variables and see outcomes.
ITC UPDATE
- 2. Educating educators about technology In order to use technology effectively, educators need to be trained in using technology and they need to develop a good understanding of it. Technology is used to enhance learning, therefore it is important for educators to be comfortable using it to ensure that students get the full advantages of educational technology. Teaching with technology is different than teaching within a typical classroom. Teachers must be trained in how to plan, create, and deliver instruction within a technological setting. It requires a different pedagogical approach. Teachers must find a way to assess students on what they take away from a class and meaningful, known knowledge, especially within an eLearning setting.
- 3. In Online Tutoring Students are being taught Online. This has become possible only due to ICT. IN online tutoring students stay at home. The students logs in to his tutor through the use of internet and software.
- 4. Information and communication technologies in education refers to teaching and learning the subject matter that enables understanding the functions and effective use of information and communication technologies (ICTs). As of 2004, a review and contexualization of the literature on teaching ICT as a subject implied that there was limited, systematicallyI.C.T. Softwares : information. derived, quality Geogebra Audacity Cam Studio Stellarium Google Earth Picasa
- 5. In Teaching Teaching at school as well as Higher Education, mostly, concentrates on giving information which is not the sole objective of Teaching. ICT tools including hardware and software can be used to make learning more interesting. Power point presentation with animation and sound enhance the topic representation. Proper use ofWeb cam
- 6. In Evaluation Due to advancement in technology it its possible to conduct online test based on. Multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks , true or false, match the following, etc . It is also possible to assess the papers with the help of Computer based on above technology. This pattern has been successfully implemented in major competitive
- 7. In Developing virtual Laboratory Virtual Laboratory can provide lots of freesom to students . The students can manipulate any attribute or variable related to the experiment and can see how it affects the outcome.