Academic writing 1.

The value of mobile technology in teaching and learning.

The up rise of mobile technology has impacted greatly on the teaching and learning process. Extending the boundaries of the learning environment and creating a new way for the students to engage inside and outside the classroom. The boundaries in which the learners can gather resources of information have grown with the use of the Internet and online library databases. Allowing these resources to be accessed at any time via technology such as mobile phones and I pad’s is helping to extend the learning process. Within the classroom this equipment can be used to allow the students to have an impact on the lesson. By setting a task and enabling the students to create, gather research and learn using many types of media creates a sense of responsibility for the student.

“In an era when technology seems to be changing almost daily, school boards, administrators, and teachers need to revisit their technology policies almost as rapidly, education experts advise. Internet chat rooms, online video games, and other electronic features that once seemed inappropriate for the classroom are proving useful for meeting many educational goals”. (Martineau, 2009).

Working with this media is a learning curve for many students. Some students will be gaining new skills within ICT as they discover their new subjects. Technology provides another method in which the students can engage with the subject material. The introduction of technology in education such as the interactive whiteboard has also created an alternative way for the tutor to deliver the lesson material and carry out tasks. Creating a lesson that is visually stimulating and allowing students to become involved with how they learn could help to improve their engagement with the subject. Embracing technology within education will help to familiarise the students with their intake of information outside of the classroom. Demonstrating to the learners that it can relate to how they learn within the classroom also.

 

Reference list

Martineau, P. (March 2009) Teaching with Technology Education Digest vol. 74(7)

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*Reece, L, and Walker, S (2003) Teaching, Training and Learning a practical guide 5th ed, Sunderland: Business Education Publishers Limited