Sunday, April 8, 2018

Teachers and technology .
With the developments in technology many educators encounter difficulties using it in the classrooms.That can be either because a specific platform is hard to introduce or because teachers are not that familiar to the latest technology developments.
Some schools themselves are not that helpful when it comes of using technology .
Not all schools can keep up with the rapidly challenging technology. Upgrading equipment is often costly and many may not have the manpower to handle the equipment.Many classrooms contain at least 30 ,35 up to 40 students so they find it challenging . There are lot's of teachers who  believe that technology  can be a source of distraction .It is not easy for them to monitor students all the time whether they are utilizing educational apps or browsing Facebook or Instagram .Plus it is hard for teachers to select which  tech tools  to use and when.
But what can teachers do in order to have a good relation with technology?Here are some tips :
1-Do plan how you are going to use technology in advance .How is it going to aid the learning of your students?
2-Don't buy the latest fad products .
3-Use technology only when you find it proper.
You can not use it everywhere and anytime.
4-Do invest in good CPD in brushing up your ICT skills .But this does not mean that you have to pay an expensive consultant.
5-Never give up .Try and discover what works best for you and your students.
          "Good teachers know how to bring out the best in students"(Charles Kuralt)

2 comments:

  1. Hi Klesta. I must say it is a very important topic ,and for real many teachers nowdays encounter lots of difficulties regarding technology ,it is not only a matter of knowledge but as you said they encounter difficulties regarding the conditions schools offer , all the costs that technological devices and upgrades requires .For real it is a big challenge.And last but not least the quote in the end says it all ,I really like it.Good choice and good job!

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  2. i will agree with you that there are a lot of difficulties when teachers want to use technology while teaching but as you mentioned there are some tips that get teachers out of this confusion.

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