A
new technological world. ICT in Education.
The technological advance is something that
goes along with humanity development from their existence start, in order to
provide quality and comfort in daily life.
In the period in which we live the novelty is
digital technology that is expanding into various sectors. One of them is
Education. More and more schools choose to introduce ICT in their curricula for
many reasons: first for the necessity to teach children to use these new
technologies, because in the future it will be an indispensable requisite in
order to adapt to society; second for the benefits that provides in the
learning process of the students.
What is ICT in education?
ICT in education means use the Information and
Communication Technologies for teaching and learning in the schools.
Many studies show that the use of TIC improves
the student’s school performance in various areas, especially mathematics,
sciences and social competences. This is because the high degree of motivation for
the use of interesting materials such as computers, tablets, cameras, whiteboards,
etc. allows students to focus on their learning more easily.
Why integrate ICT in curricula? Advantages.
The use of ICT supposes benefits for both
students and teachers.
For children:
- Increased attention on the activities
prepared by teachers.
- Learning is more meaningful.
- Develop keyboarding skills and fluency in the
use of various tools offered by PC. also improves learning of spelling, grammar
and reading comprehension.
- Encourage independent learning.
- They promote the development of creativity
For teachers:
- It is
easier to create an environment conducive to learning, because of the interest
that arises naturally in students by new technologies.
- Improved
quality of teaching. ICT helps put more visual examples to help in student
learning.
Families
can also enjoy the benefits of ICTs. They can improve the relationship between
the family and the school, especially in interviews, and that ICT can make
non-face interview, for example. And they can participate more actively in the
learning process of their children.
The future of Education
Links
http://www.elmoglobal.com/en/html/ict/01.aspx
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