Integrating Technology In The Classroom

The invention of technological tools has brought in sweeping changes not only in the industrial sector but also in the educational sector. According to Englesing people used to read books individually or extensively by lending and borrowing material in the past which has changed with times. George landlow (1992) and Jay bolter (2001) have examined as how computers have altered the materiality and reading of the text. By clicking the mouse, users can choose their own reading paths and can make their own preferences in choosing topics of their liking.

Course management systems and course learning systems encourage students with collaborative learning and thinking.

Learning involves interaction with content and with People. Courses should be designed to promote high order thinking skllls, rather than rote memorization. It is the combination of technology and pedagogy that will provide a rich environment for teachers and educators to design wonderful learning materials and opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

The interest and passion with which students can learn to a great extent depends on the instructors who should learn to b. Educational facilitators, creating a friendly social environment in which learning can be promoted.

As an academic head of the middle-school ,I am glad that I took up a certificate course on use of instructional technology in the classrooms at Michigan State University in Dubai. . I am able to design my projects use blogs and wikis and podcasts in improving teaching and learning in the classrooms. My teachers are getting benefitted through the PD sessions and creating webpage etc.

Implementing course management systems require a big investment of time, money and support from management. I am Looking forward for the day when the course management systems are installed in my school too,so that teachers enjoy using those in variuos ways.

M.Sheela Anand