In recent years, the use of information and communication technology (ICT) has had an increasing impact on many sectors including the educational sector.
Computer technology is often thought to be for children, but it can be equally beneficial to teachers and other education professionals. Incorporating ICT into teaching brings a variety of benefits: it encourages student participation, helps students learn to navigate the digital landscape, and provides an interactive experience that draws on a different set of skills than traditional classroom lectures.
There’s never a shortage of ways to bring new technology into the classroom, and there are always more ways to improve your teaching game. As a teacher, you’re probably pretty accustomed to self-improvement, but bringing ICT (information and communications technology) into your teaching can be a great way to give yourself an edge.
As educators, we know how important it is to keep up with the latest advances in technology. That is why we have put together this list of ways teachers can use ICT (Information and Communications Technology) to optimize their teaching skills.
Leverage Classroom Collaboration
Muddling your way through a PowerPoint presentation is no longer enough for students who have grown up with a wealth of information at their fingertips they need to be engaged to learn and retain information.
ICT tools like Google Docs, Slack, and Smore help you create an interactive collaborative learning environment, where students can work together to solve problems and present their ideas, while you monitor their progress.
Keep Your Students Engaged With Interactive Content
ICT tools are an easy way to keep your students engaged with interactive content that helps them understand complex topics while they’re having fun! Use tools like Quizlet, Kahoot!, or Stack The States to give your students a break from the traditional classroom lecture format so they can absorb key concepts through play.
Create an online presence that gives you an edge in the job market and keeps you on top of industry trends
If you are looking for a job, or just want to improve your standing in your current one, creating an online profile is essential. If you are not familiar with social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, now is the time to learn!
Posting on these platforms will help you stay up-to-date on what’s happening in the classroom and will make you more visible as a professional.
Use social media to connect with other Teachers.
Social media is an excellent way for teachers to communicate with one another and share ideas, lesson plans, and resources. Joining groups on Facebook or LinkedIn will give you access to other educators who are interested in the same things as you are.
Set Up A Blog Or Website
Setting up a blog or website is a nice approach to using ICT to enhance your skills as a teacher because it will enable your students to have access to educational information.
Ensure your blog or website is very simple and accessible for students.
Use Data-Driven Research Tools To Plan Lessons
The best educators know what their students need before their students even ask for it! ICT offers many data-driven research tools that allow you
These six ways are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to ways teachers can use ICT to enhance their teaching skills
Technology is not a quick fix; it will take some time for teachers to change their habits and integrate ICT into their daily routine, but with the right tools and support they can use ICT to make a real difference in education. And that should be their goal: better educating their students.
