INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

 INTERNET APPLICATION IN THE FIELD  OF EDUCATION ,ROLE OF SMART BOARD INTERACTIVE WHITE BOARD-CLASSROOM ROBOTICS

 

 

 

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R. Beulah Rose,

SEC:B,

20BDE14,

Department Of English.

                                                                 

                                                                                              

   

INTRODUCTION

In today’s world internet play important role in education.  It is no doubt that in this modern era everyone prefers google for their queries, problems, or doubts. Popular search engines like google, yahoo, etc. are the topmost choice of people as they offer an easy and instant reach to the vast amount of information in just a few second. It contains a wealth of knowledge that can be searched at any time. The internet has introduced improvements in technology, communication, and online entertainment.

Everybody needs internet for some or other purposes. Students need internet to search for information related to exams, curriculum, results, etc. it is useful for the students to achieve success in their life

Importance of internet in education

 

There are many benefits of the internet in the field of education. Some of these are:

 

 

•     COST EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE EDUCATION
•     STUDENT-TEACHER AND PEER INTERACTION
•     EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING TOOL
•     EASY ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION
•     INTERACTION WITH DIGITAL MEDIA
•     KEEPING YOU UPDATED WITH LATEST INFORMATION
•     LEARNING WITH MULTIMEDIA

 
 
 

• COST EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE EDUC ATION

One of the largest barriers to education is high cost.

The internet improves the quality of education, which is one of the pillars of sustainable development. It provides education which is affordable to everyone and cost- effectively.

It provides education through videos and web tutorials which is affordable to everyone.

 

• STUDENT-TEACHER AND PEER INTERACTION

The internet has allowed students to be in constant touch with their teachers or with other fellow classmates with the help of social media, messaging apps and chart forums.

Parents can interact as well as communicate with teachers and school authorities about their kid’s performance in the school.

Interaction with the like mind people on forums can help students to explore new ideas and enrich their knowledge.

• EASY ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION

   Students can easily access quality education materials like tutorial videos on YouTube for free or pay fees online for more quality study materials.

Teachers can also make use of the internet by proving the students with extra study material and resources such as interactive lessons, educational quiz as well as tutorials.

    Teachers can record their lectures and provide it to the students for revisions which is better than reading from notes.

INTERACTION WITH DIGITAL MEDIA

Regular use of Digital media is one of the most basic parts of our lives.

Digital bulletin boards save paper, allow displaying of videos and audios to attract the attention of students.

Nowadays, there are many paid sites which provide education resources which are in rich in quality and easily understandable to masses.

 

• KEEPING YOU UPDATED WITH LATEST INFORMATION

Information is the biggest advantage which the internet is offering.

There is a huge amount of information available for every subject.

 It keeps up to date with the latest information regarding the subjects in which we are interested.

 

• LEARNING WITH MULTIMEDIA

It helps the students with the learning process as it helps to visualize what is being taught by the teachers in school.

If you want to prepare for final exams, you can access video tutorials and other resources online through the internet.

                                The internet is a boon to the people, which is used all over the world. Hence, it should be used for good purpose. It has had a great impact on imparting education to the children. If this is used in appropriate ways that meet children’s development level, they can benefit and learn from the internet

ROLE OF SMART BOARD INTERACTIVE WHITE BOARD

 

Interactive lessons presented on a smart board or white board increased engagement .The technology encourages active learning in students. Students asked more questions and took more notes, enabling more effective group activities , like brainstorming and problem solving.

More and more teachers are using smart board technology in the classroom. Here five ways teachers are engaging with students using the technology:

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•         PRESENTING ADDITIONAL CONTENTON THE WHITEBOARD
•         HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE LESSON                                      
•         ENGAGE STUDENTS IN GROUP PROBLEM SOLVING
•                ANSWER STUDENT QUESTIONS

                              

 

• PRESENTING ADDITIONAL CONTENTON THE WHITEBOARD

The white board shouldn’t replace teaching or lecture time in the classroom.

Instead, it should enhance the lesson and provide opportunities for students to better engage with the information

The teacher has to prepare additional materials that can be used with the smart technology before class starts –such as short videos, infographics , or problems the students can work on using the white board.

 

• HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE LESSON

Smart technology can be used to highlight essential information as you work through a lesson.

Before the lesson begins, you can outline the sections to be covered in class.

As each section begins, you can break down the key topics, definitions, and critical data for students on the white board.

This can also include graphics and videos in addition to text.

This will help students not only with note taking, but also to review future topics you will be covering.

 

• ENGAGE STUDENTS IN GROUP PROBLEM SOLVING

Center the class around problem solving.

Present the class with the a problem, then pass over the interactive whiteboard to the students to let them solve it.

With the smart board technology as the center of the lessons, students can better collaborate in the classroom.

The digital technology unlocks the internet as they work, allowing students to connect the lesson to technology they use every day.

• ANSWER STUDENT QUESTIONS

  Engage the students using the interactive whiteboard and questions from the class.

  Look up additional information or data using the smart technology.

 Write the question on the whiteboard and then work through the answer with the students.

   Let them see how you answer the question or pull in additional or data.

  When you are finished and send it to the student in an email for later reference

SMART BOARD TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

 

For schools struggling to connect students to classroom lessons, or keep students engaged, smart technology like interactive whiteboards is an ideal solution

An Interactive whiteboard in the classroom provides students with the technology they know and understand.

    It enhances collaboration and invites interaction with the lesson.

Afterwards, students can see how the technology they use connects to the lessons they learn in school.

 

CLASSROOM ROBOTICS

Educational Robotics is the use of programming and robotic technologies in the classroom for supporting a student –centered, hands –on, minds – on learning process. In the digital technology combos, Educational Robotics is a separate category from creative space, but can be used within a creative space.  

WHY ROBOTICS IN THE CLASSROOM?

•     PROCESS-ORIENTED
•    PRACTICAL APPLICATION
•    LEARNING SITUATION

 

• PROCESS-ORIENTED

 Educational Robotics is process-oriented and makes learning and thinking visible.

  Students make mistakes-there is no right or wrong, simply “how can I fix it”. They then identify mistakes, stop, question and problem solve. This encourage critical thinking about how to reach a working robot or programme .

With Educational Robotics , students are not only learning the basics of programming and technology , they are designing, constructing , programming , and documenting their learning(blog , journal)

• PRACTICAL APPLICATION

 Educational Robotics is a powerful learning tool to illustrate concepts and apply skills and knowledge in a meaningful and exciting way.

 Coding and robotics are a great means for integrating STEAM(Science , Technology , Engineering,  Arts , Mathematics) activities in the classroom, but also many other subjects such as literacy, history, music, and dance.

Students are given the opportunity to work together to develop skills such as communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

• LEARNING SITUATION

Here is an example of using little robots called Ozobots while writing stories with second language learners.

 This learning situation was developed by the RECIT , Provincial Service for Languages for English Second Language learners and can absolutely be transformed to French Second Language as well as English Language of Instruction or English Language Arts learners

Conclusion

          Thus internet plays an vital role in Education system. It is very useful for the students to learn new things .

         In today’s condition , students can easily learn through online classes . They grabs useful information even in this pandemic situation.