Module 8 Activity 6: One-To-One Learning with ICT

As a facilitator of learning, every effort has to be made to determine an individual’s learning progress and support learning as required. Evidently, one-to-one mentoring addresses the cognitive and emotive aspects of the learner, enhancing educational outcomes and providing personalized feedback on student efforts. Hence, adaptability to the learning needs of individual is a key factor in achieving successful learning outcome.

It is recognized that one-to-one learning with ICT is an expensive venture to embark on and sustain, and does not happen overnight. Therefore, it is important for proper plans to be put in place for adequate funding of this exercise and its replacement cycle. However, it creates more opportunities for self-directed learning, increases achievement, increases engagement, complements project-based learning in the classroom, broadens learning beyond the classroom, takes advantage of teachable moments and prepares for tomorrow’s workplace.