ARTICLE 4
10
trends schools should look at when adopting ICT
Personal
computing
The trend in classrooms around the
world is to provide an information device to every student and create learning
environments that assume universal access to the technology. Classrooms in
India too should prepare for the universal availability of personal learning
devices, be it a personal computer (PC), laptop, or smartphone.
Better
content creation
The PC is a better enabler of good,
solid content creation in terms of projects and assignments (designing,
graphics and animation) as against other portable devices.
Anytime,
anywhere
All around the world, school systems
are trying to provide students an opportunity to learn anytime, anywhere. This
is owing to the increase in connectivity infrastructure and cheap and easily
available portable devices. This trend requires a rethinking of traditional
classes. Apart from hardware and Internet access, it requires the virtual
presence of teachers, and/or opportunities for student-to-student learning and
learning at one’s own pace. Smartphones are also contributing to this end. With
their ability to multitask and serve as handy means of information, it is very
likely that these devices will enable anytime, anywhere learning.
Learning
made personal
Education systems are increasingly
investigating the use of technology to better understand a student’s knowledge
base. After this, lesson plans are customized to address learning gaps as well
as learning styles.
Cloud
computing
Applications are making their way
off a device and on to a server that can be accessed from anywhere using the
Internet. The implications of this trend for education systems are big; they
will make cheaper information appliances available that do not require the
processing power or size of the desktop. The challenge will be providing the
connectivity to access information while on a cloud.
Game
on
Games are a tried and tested method
to garner attention and interest. Technology-enabled interactive games with a
focus on active participation, built-in incentives and interaction aim at
stimulating the learner.
Teacher-generated
content
Teachers are constantly encouraged
to both identify and create the learning resources that they find most
effective in the classroom. Many online texts allow teachers to customize
material for students.
Smart
portfolio assessment
The collection, management, sorting,
and retrieving of learning-related data will help teachers better understand
learning gaps and customize approaches. Tools are increasingly available for
students to gather their work together in an online portfolio. Whenever they
make an addition to any online service, it will appear in their personal
portfolio, which can be both peer and teacher assessed.
Teacher’s
role
The teacher’s role is no longer just
about being in the forefront of knowledge but, rather that of an instructional
manager, who guides students through individualized learning pathways,
identifying relevant learning resources, creating collaborative learning
opportunities, and providing insight and support, both within the classroom and
outside.
Learning
spaces
Schools, now, are also paying
attention to the learning environment in order to foster collaborative, cross-disciplinary,
student-center learning. Concepts such as better use of light, colors, and
individual spaces for students and teachers are increasingly emphasized.
In conclusion, there is a need to
create world-class content mapped to student learning across categories and
made available to every student at the click of a button. Interactive learning
systems, content ecosystem, proliferation of different access devices and
evolving telecom infrastructure will ensure learning and skill development in
tune with the demands of today’s world. These initiatives can potentially
bridge the knowledge gap in students, capability gap in teaching, and overcome
the issue of scalability in education.
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