A Little About Myself.

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 future teacher, I can use communicative tools in my classroom to enhance collaboration, engagement, and understanding. I can use Google Slides or Docs to let students work in groups to create presentations on different lesson topics, encouraging teamwork and digital collaboration. During a Zoom or Google Meet session, I can use Menti meter to ask real-time questions and get instant responses from learners. For asynchronous learning, I can post a question on Padlet to allow students to share their reflections and comment on each other’s ideas. To assess learning, I can create a short Kahoot quiz, which makes learning both fun and interactive. 

 For example, when teaching the topic “The Water Cycle,” I can use Padlet to create an online discussion board where students post short explanations or pictures of each stage of the cycle evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. They can then comment on their classmates’ posts, ask questions, and share feedback. This encourages interactive learning, peer communication, and reflection beyond the traditional classroom setting.

My key takeaway lessons from this session are that communication is the heart of learning, and ICT strengthens that communication through innovative tools. It promotes active participation, bridges the gap between teacher and students, and supports both real-time and flexible learning. I have learned that as a future teacher, I must balance synchronous and asynchronous tools to ensure every student can learn effectively and at their own pace.

 Overall, integrating ICT as a communicative tool makes learning more interactive, reflective, and engaging. It helps students not only understand lesson content but also develop collaboration, communication, and digital skills that prepare them for lifelong learning and success beyond the classroom.

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