Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Module 1 Session 2


How can ICT make us more productive?

I believe in using technology as a tool to enhance productivity. Using technology in the classroom has benefits that will outweigh the absence of technology.
Using PPT via slideshare has the potential to reach students because of the various modes of learning it caters to. Students can see as well as hear or interact with the information being presented.

Today at the session I learned how to create a pivot table using Microsoft Excel. I asked the question: How can I apply this to my classroom? It was interesting the various ways that were suggested. I thought of using it with older students as a tool to analyse their research data. I also thought of using it to analyse my students' test data for further evaluations.

I think having each student with access to a computer will make teaching and learning more productive. For example in writing and going through the writing process, one could easily draft, write, edit, revise and publish a writing piece without the stress of writing and rewriting and then publishing.
I think equipping classrooms will help us to use ICT to make us more productive.
Attached is a copy of the Excel document I created. Have a look. The data is meaningless but the process was a learning one for me.
 
P.S. Haven't attached it as yet.

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