This is (technically) my last post for ICT and Pedagogy. I wanted to write a summary of all the things that I have learned in the space of just seven weeks!
Firstly, I have to admit that my beliefs about technology have changed dramatically throughout this course. I now feel that technology is an exciting thing, and will look forward to seeing more advances in the future.
Secondly, I realise that technology is not going away, it's here to stay. We are going to rely on it more and more, and it will become more embedded in our lives (as we can already see by the number of internet-based businesses). Our students are going to be using it in their personal lives, to communicate with others, play games, and find out about things. If we want to engage our students in learning, we ourselves need to use it, and allow them to use it. We need to find ways to make learning relevant to their real lives, both now and in the future.
Third, simply teaching with a technological tool does not ensure successful learning. Teachers need to carefully consider where, how and when technology can be used to enhance the learning of the students. Sometimes it can hinder learning.
Finally, we need to keep actively learning about new technologies and how to use them, or we will quickly become left behind. We need to become part of professional associations and discussion groups so that we can share ideas and concerns, and continue to learn.
Over and Out!
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