ict in education presentation
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ICT IN EDUCATION
ICT IN EDUCATION
BANANA ISLAND SCHOOL
Presented by: LYDIA IBIGBAMI
ICTs stand for information and communication technologies.
ICT can be defined as “anything which allows us to get information, to communicate with each other, or to have an effect on the environment using electronic or digital equipment.
WHAT IS ICT?
ICT IN EDUCATION
ICT in Education simply means Teaching and Learning with ICT.
Worldwide research has shown that ICT can lead to improved student learning and better teaching methods. A report made by the National Institute of Multimedia Education in Japan, proved that an increase in student exposure to educational ICT through curriculum integration has a significant and positive impact on student achievement, especially in terms of Knowledge, Comprehension, Practical skill and Presentation skill in subject areas such as mathematics, science, and social study.
BACKGROUND
THE USE OF ICT IN EARLY LIFE EDUCATION
Children’s early literacy and play experiences are shaped increasingly by electronic media (Luke 1999). So, in order to empower children and assist them in becoming competent and active participants in their environments, they must be given opportunities to develop “technological literacy”.
The use of ICT in early life education Contd.
* If used thoughtfully and innovatively, it can help children express themselves, verbally, visually, and emotionally. * Also ICT provides a variety of ways for children to weave together words, pictures, and sounds, thereby providing a range of ways for children to communicate their ideas, thoughts, and feelings.
The use of ICT in early life education Contd.
* ICT can support writing for young children as well as reading or pre-reading skills. * ICT can help children’s storytelling skills such as even children who are not yet writing could dictate words to go with their pictures, or they could record their voices telling the story, or be videotaped as they tell the story and show the picture.
Computers can play a role in young children’s early childhood education experiences alongside many other kinds of activities. Note: ICT should not be seen as a way of superseding or displacing these kinds of experiences.
The use of ICT in early life education Contd.
Some researchers condemn introduction of ICT in the early years on the premise that it promotes anti-social behaviour like isolation, aggressive behavior,
Damaging effects of ICT tools on young children
Exposure to unsuitable content (such as material of a sexual or violent nature . Also according to them ICT use may displace other important learning and play activities. So measures should be taking by teachers to manage the situation
Negative effect of ICT
Through ICT, teachers can easily explain complex instructions and ensure students' comprehension.
IMPACT OF ICT ON TEACHING
A
Through ICT, teachers are able to create interactive classes and make the lessons more enjoyable, which could improve student attendance and concentration.
B
Impact if ICT on teaching
It helps learning takes place anytime anywhere, any place.
Students learn more in less time
They enjoy their classes.
Develop more positive attitudes toward learning
It encourage a participatory or interactive learning
THE IMPACT OF ICT ON LEARNING (STUDENT)
It reduces paper work
It saves cost
It makes collaboration more easier
It enhances productivity
THE IMPACT OF ICT ON THE SCHOOL MANAGEMENT
Setting up the devices can be very troublesome.
Too expensive to afford
Hard for teachers with a lack of experience using ICT tools
Over-reliance on ICT limits both students and teachers critical thinking and analytical skills.
THE DISADVANTAGES OF ICT
Presented by: LYDIA IBIGBAMI
ICT sometimes limit students’ imaginations,
Students may be easily distracted from their learning and may visit unwanted sites,
Students tend to neglect learning resources other than the computer and internet,
Students may have less opportunity to use oral skills and hand writing,.
Despite their known limitations, ICTS especially computer and the internet are useful to enhance student engagement in learning and positively impact student and teachers performance and achievement.
CONCLUSION; THE FUTURE OF ICT IN EDUCATION
In this part of our world ICTs have impacted on our educational practice quite in small ways but that the impact will grow considerably in years to come and that ICT will become a strong agent for change among many educational practices is certain. So don’t be left out, Ignorance is no longer an excuse make Google, pinterest and other resource websites your friend.
