EDT_201_ICT in Teaching and Learning

Over the course of maintaining this blog, I explored how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is reshaping education. My reflections are based on personal experience and practical classroom examples, highlighting three main roles of ICT: as informative, communicative, and constructive tools. First, informative tools have made a huge difference in how we learn and research. Instead of relying only on textbooks or lectures, we now use online encyclopaedias, educational websites, digital libraries, and multimedia resources to access information in text, images, audio, and video formats. For example, when working on research papers, I combine resources like Google Scholar for academic articles, YouTube for visual explanations, and interactive maps for global trends. These tools have helped me become a more independent learner, improved my research skills, and taught me to evaluate the credibility of sources. However, the sheer volume of information online can be overwhelming, mak...

To me, constructive tools are digital applications or software that help students create, organize, and present their own knowledge. Before knowing about constructive tools, most of the time, I would just take notes and memorise what was taught, but now I see how much more I can do when I use digital tools to actually build my own understanding. For example, using concept mapping software and apps like Padlet would make it much easier to organize thoughts and connect different ideas, especially for subjects that have lots of theories or processes. On top of that, making digital mind maps would help us to see how different topics fit together and remember the material better because we would be actively putting all the ideas together. Using collaborative platforms can also make a big difference in learning. In group assignments, we can use tools like Google Slides or Padlet to brainstorm and put our ideas in one place. This way, everyone can add their thoughts, and we can build on eac...

I have seen firsthand how ICT as a communicative tool has completely changed the way we interact and learn in the classroom. Before, most communication was limited to face-to-face discussions or written notes, but now, with tools like emails, discussion forums, and video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, we can connect with teachers and classmates instantly, regardless of where we are. This has made learning much more accessible and collaborative, breaking down barriers of time and space. From my own experience, communicative tools have been especially valuable during group projects and remote learning. For instance, as a group we used Google Docs to work on assignments together, allowing everyone to edit and comment in real time. This not only makes teamwork more efficient but also ensures that everyone’s ideas are heard and incorporated. Video conferencing apps like Zoom or Google Meet have made it possible to hold virtual discussions, which is a huge advantage when group member...

Informative tools give us access to huge amounts of information in formats like text, images, graphics, sound, and video. Having these resources at our fingertips has completely changed how we learn and find information. Instead of relying on just textbooks or lectures, we can explore topics in more depth and from different perspectives. These tools make learning more flexible and engaging. Before I learnt the term "informative tools", I often used resources like online encyclopaedias and educational websites without realising what they were called. Tools such as online encyclopaedias, educational websites, and digital libraries offer a vast range of information in various formats, including text, graphics, audio, and video. For example, when writing research papers, I would use Google Scholar to find academic articles, watch YouTube videos for visual explanations, and explore interactive maps to better understand global trends. This would assist in making the research proc...