1)what is your opinion of using ICT in teaching and learning?
Teachers should not be afraid of smartphones and digital devices
in schools as the usage of ICT is introduced to ease the burden of teachers, bridge the class divide and bring the world which is an oyster to the four walls of the classroom. I really enjoy this new way of learning with my classmates. It is easy, fun and safe for us to explore the Internet for research, socialize, work on projects and assignments together, upload our work, and even do our presentations using Microsoft Office 365 on Surface. Teachers at SK TTDI 1 are also experiencing better productivity and collaboration with their students and fellow faculty members since going onto Office 365. Fauzi Aziz, a Science teacher with SK TTDI 1 said, One of the key advantages of using Office 365 is that we are familiar with it. More importantly, we now have the capability to share information seamlessly between teachers and students, and between students themselves. With Surface, teachers at the school are now more mobile and productive when it comes to teaching our students.
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How does ICT help to develop student potential to compete
globally? Education is a key area that is crucial towards achieving the countrys aspirations of becoming a high-income, knowledgebased nation by 2020. Microsoft reiterated its strong partnership and support to the Government in placing technology into the hands of educators and students, to equip them with 21st century skills in preparation for the jobs of tomorrow. Employers increasingly expect digital literacy and other 21st century skills: communication, collaboration, creative thinking, and problem-solving. This drives the demand for a highly
equipped teaching force with ability to personalize instruction and
address the needs of every student. Preparing students for the workforce is our top priority. Todays students are tomorrows global workforce thus it is important for they to be prepared with the technology and cognitive skills they need to succeed. We cant educate tomorrows leaders with tools and practices from the past. Microsoft programs such as Expert Educators and Mentor Schools are our way of supporting that commitment to help educators and school leaders use technology to prepare their `students for the 21st century. We believe in the transformative power of technology in education and are fully committed to the success of each educator and student. At DESA 2014, we are very proud to bring these beneficiaries into the spotlight to show how Microsoft technology is transforming their learning and teaching experiences. 1)
What kind of facilities that the school can provide to the
students? believed education should promote open-source accessibility and the freedom of the mind, where students can get instant information by a click on a button Pop-up classroom on how they are using Microsoft Office 365 on Surface tablets to create, collaborate and communicate in the classroom. launch of Digital Textbooks by the Ministry of Education, as part of the 1BestariNet project on 7 February 2014. There are currently 313 digital textbooks available on the FrogStore for teaching and learning beyond boundaries! Chromebook at computer lab with the connection of 4G -how do we help to maximise the involvement of these students with facilities provided? we are helping ensure that all students have access to a quality education, all educators are equipped and prepared to meet the needs of students, and all leaders have a clear vision for true innovation with real impact.
distinctive teaching and learning approach, which emphasizes
individualized and explicit instruction in learning skills, high-order thinking, problem solving and values education, all of which are necessary to succeed in todays 21st century world 2)
What is the major barrier as teacher that prevent all of us from
meeting these expectation? Digitalising education is an ambitious but much needed step to advance our education and ultimately to reach a level that is on par with developed nations. But as with any change, we must be fully prepared for new responsibilities. The findings indicate that the teachers are highly skilled in information seeking/sharing ,Basic ICT skills, and Internet skills for communication However, the respondents level for the Advanced ICT Skills is at the Moderate level there are significant differences in the use of ICT for searching educational resources, creating presentation/delivery materials, and preparing lesson plan for teachers in the different age groups. Ample and continuous trainings should also be conducted to ensure that our teachers are competent in using ICT. This in return, will produce a generation of students with high levels of ICT skills in the future. However, they still lack some competencies in Advanced ICT skills including the graphics, animation and multimedia production. Thus, the teachers should be exposed to the trainings related to these skills. Finally, the junior teachers use ICT significantly more frequent than their senior colleagues for teaching and learning, searching educational resources, and creating presentation/delivery materials. Thus, senior teachers should be encouraged to use ICT in their teaching and learning
activities more frequent so that they will not be left behind in