Module 8 Activity 2: Learning in ICT-Enabled Classrooms

ICT Enabled Classroom extends educational opportunities beyond the physical space for learners who traditionally were not accommodated, provides for asynchronous learning, provides for access to a wealth of learning materials anywhere and anytime, facilitates access to resource persons, mentors, experts, researchers, professionals and peers in all parts of the globe, in real time , provides for “just in time” learning opportunities. However, teachers who may not have experienced ICT throughout their learning may tend to have a negative attitude towards it, as they may lack the training in that area of the curriculum, teachers and learners may also lack technological literacy, or the ability to use ICTs effectively and efficiently, as well as there may be limited resources due to unavailability of necessary funding.

Module 8: Activity 1: Classroom Management - with and without ICT

Undoubtedly, classroom management is key to any successful teaching and learning experience. When learners are consistently kept on task by being actively involved throughout their lessons with set procedures and guidelines of the expected behaviors, the result more than likely will be oriented to success for teacher and student. In other words classroom management is synonymous with managing students learning.

The inclusion of ICT serves to enhance the management of students learning in a prudent way once proper planning and implementation of activities are employed. It provides a greater opportunity for the teacher to cater for diversity and individual learning needs by engaging ICT devices that will satisfy the strategic engagement of all.