EDT302 ICT in teaching and learning

Reflection on ICT as a communicative tool.    A communicative tool refers to any ICT application, software, or technology that facilitates effective communication and interaction between teachers and students, or among students themselves. Examples include email, social media platforms, blogs, Padlet, Menti meter, Google Docs, and video conferencing tools like Zoom. These tools help overcome barriers of distance and time, allowing learning to take place both synchronously (in real time) and asynchronously (at one’s own pace). From my understanding, ICT as a communicative tool transforms teaching from a one-way delivery of knowledge to a two-way interactive process. It encourages students to share ideas, express creativity, and learn collaboratively. It also builds digital literacy skills that are essential in today’s learning environment. Using these tools allows me to cater to different learning styles, promote participation, and make lessons more student-centered. As a futur...

  R eflection on ICT as an informative tool. ICT as an informative tool refers to the use of technology to collect, process, and share information that supports teaching and learning. It allows both teachers and students to access a wide range of information from digital sources such as the internet, television, multimedia, and other online materials. These tools help learners gain factual and updated information beyond what is available in textbooks, making learning more interesting and meaningful. Informative  tool is integrated in the classroom to support different learning styles. It improves understanding and retention visual aids,inforgraphic, and multimedia. From my own understanding, ICT informative tools are essential in modern education because they make learning more interactive, collaborative, and student-centered. They empower both teachers and learners to connect with global knowledge, communicate ideas effectively, and adapt to the fast-changing digital world. P...