Activity 6 - Discussion
- Participate in a discussion on the course blog with your tutors (using the subject heading "Role of teacher in ICT") in which you discuss Wheeler's view of the role of the teacher in ICT. In this discussion give your opinion on:
- whether ICT is used effectively in all cases that Wheeler describes - comment on cases that concern you most
- the roles that teachers would need to assume in order for teachers to best manage the learning processes in those classrooms.
Role of the Teacher in ICT
ReplyDeleteShared learning resources – this can only work for a small network of schools in an area or zone. Each school will have its own culture, timetabling schedule and varying learners to work with, as a result the sharing of resources is limited or a certain type of resource e.g. hardware it may not be feasible. However, it will increase communication and collaboration among those who are able to work this type of system out for their school or schools =within the area.
Shared learning space – If the share learning space is networking via the internet and using web 2.0 tools, this is more feasible for schools to work with. This means that the learning space goes beyond having a physical building and physical resources that need to be transported around in order for others to share. This allows a mixture of culture, knowledge, an skills to be shared as students and teachers are able to collaborate more now, as everyone is able to work with the space provided via internet. In addition they can work anytime and anywhere. However, there may be problems of internet connection reliability, students and teachers competency in using the necessary ICT tools to be able to be a part of the network, learning space and technical support, for any problems with the hardware and software used.
The role of the teacher will change as the resources that they will be using in teaching and learning change. As a result if all have access to the resources it is no longer that the teacher is the sole person with the information but all have the information using the resources they have.
Not only the presentation of information will change, but also the methods in which the teacher assess learning. Because using ICT it will be easier to create assessment tools therefore the teachers will be able to work on creating higher order thinking assessments than just recall assessments. Therefore, the teacher’s role here I not focused on the creation of the assessment tool but the ability to provide appropriate feedback to the students based on the information gathered and therefore the teacher will be able to track and monitor students learning better. In addition, they will be able to cater better for the students using what they know about the students to inform instruction and inform the students about the way they are learning whether it works or doesn’t work for them.
With the use of the internet as a main resource the role of the teacher is no longer the disseminator of information, however it is the decoder of information. The teacher will have to ask his/her self, what information is relevant, appropriate and worthwhile for the age and stage of my learners? because not all information on the internet is appropriate or credible to be used by the learners.
Finally, it is to say the roles of the teacher to best manage the learning processes in these classrooms with learning technologies are:
1. Facilitator
2. Collaborator
3. Decoder
4. Monitor
5. Adapter to change
Your explanation on the new role the teacher will have to adopt is spot on.
DeleteTeachers will definitely have to take on new roles and responsibilities in this new learning space.
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DeleteRole of teacher in ICT
ReplyDeleteAccording to Wheeler, the teacher is now more of a facilitator, a guide. In this role, the teacher will help the student to develop 21st century learning skills, such as critical thinking, problem solving and collaborative learning. In doing this the teacher will be preparing her children for the 21st century.
A shift in teacher roles is imperative if we are to produce lifelong 21st century learners who can compete globally.
DeleteI totally agree!
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