Reflection on informative tools

I am going to reflect on what I have learned about informative tools which we have already discussed. Informative tools refer to technologies that provide access to information through telecommunications such as telephone network, radio broadcasting system, computer networks and internet. We have discussed that these applications provide large amount of information in various formats (text, graphics, sound and video).

I have realized that from all the informative tools, we are more into computer network and internet as it provides great opportunities for both teacher and students to make their teaching and learning more effective. Teacher can use different apps and software to enhance the traditional ways of teaching to keep the students more engaged.  For example when the teacher teaches about the ‘life of Buddha’, the teacher can use internet to make the lesson more attractive and interesting by showing the videos. It can help students not only to imagine what teacher is saying about the life of Buddha but also to see in reality.

It also helps students to solve the complex problem, enhance creativity and improve motivation and productivity. For example, while using VLE forum and Wechat, the internet offers a tremendous way of information between students themselves and with experts regarding the modules they are studying. We use internet to read the notes provided by tutors and listen to an audio which is explained by our tutor. We also use internet service to watch the videos which are related to our topics of study to clarify our doubt to enhance the information regarding those particular subjects.

Figure 1: Wechat discussion

Figure 2: VLE Forum

     



Under this tool we are asked to prepare PowerPoint presentation on Women playing Khuru ( dart game) in Bhutan. When I explore information about Women playing Khuru in Bhutan I got many information which help me to learn more and even complete my presentation on time. I had a great learning experience as it provided me the platform to prepare a good presentation. Moreover, I have learned that when we use ICT as informative tool we get to develop information search skills and analyze the information. Therefore, It is also the responsibility of the teachers to motivate students to construct their own knowledge and meaning so that students learn to integrate relevant ideas, learn to analyze the information, develop information search skills and learn to evaluate resources from the internet.
To watch my presentation, click on the link given below
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Cx3tT9Q3-bNh09oQl-iCvrtAGz4HkCnAIDvrgy2eBtk/edit?usp=sharing

There are many benefits of using the informative tools in teaching and learning. We have to choose the most relevant informative sources to get the correct information about the particular topics. Maximum students are learning better if teachers teaches using ICT. Moreover, it also allows the students to analyze synthesis and manipulate the information. Therefore, informative tool is one of the effective teaching and learning method which helps students to learn effectively with full engagement through out the lesson.