ICT in classroom learning

When we say integrating ICT in the classroom it does not mean that using a computer in the classroom if it does not enhance student learning or if it does not add value to teach. Integrating ICT in the classroom means the use of learning technology to introduce, reinforce, supplement and extend skills. If ICT is part of the lesson or included in the lesson or has a proper connection with the lesson that it is called technology is integrated into the classroom.

In our school days, we are taught in the rigid classroom which is dominated by the teacher. We didn’t get the opportunity to learn in the class where the ICT is fully integrated into the learning and teaching process. Now I realize that we lack so many things where it can be solved by using ICT in the classroom. In our school day, we don’t have any idea about power point presentation, internet, YouTube and some of us, we didn’t even saw the computer in their entire school days then think what will be our thinking and learning process is like.

In this 21^st century, it is now a digital world. So, it is high time to integrate ICT in the classroom in the teaching and learning process. In my school days without the use of PowerPoint in the classroom have a lot of inconveniences both for teachers and students? Integrating ICT in the classroom helps to motivate students learning and it also helps to gain the attention of the students.

Through my teaching practice, I came to know that integrating ICT in the classroom in the classroom has a lot of benefits as it gains the attention of the students and it also builds curiosity in the learning. 

They ask a lot of questions as and when they see picture and videos. I knew that more learning was taking place when we integrate ICT into the classroom. For example, in class four there is a topic about the solar system and I introduce the topic by letting them watch an animation of the solar system, Students responded more and they concentrated well when I showed animation compared to the normal class where I can sense the student curiosity to learn more about the topic.

One of the most convenient things in integrating ICT into the classroom was that showing a video clip to the student, we can repeat and pause as and when students have doubts or confusion. Never the less, students can take the PowerPoint presentation and video in their thumb drive for future reference which is very useful.