REFLECTION: Is An Investment In ICT Worth It If We Don’t Change Our Attitudes To Teaching And Learning?

  Research has shown that ICT enhances a student’s ability to learn and has the potential to support     education across the curriculum. It can provide opportunities for effective communication between students and teachers in a way that has not been possible than ever before. 

While reflection on this module it is my opinion if ICT has to be integrated in to education, there must be serious transformation in the classrooms between stake holders .It cannot be business as usual. If ICT has to be integrated in the main stream classes there must be transformation. Teachers must be willing to accept training. Investing in resources for the integration of ICT would be huge. Factors as t safety; servicing and care of equipment must be taken into consideration.   These implications must be taken into consideration. Everyone must be on board Furthermore; teacher’s attitude towards ICT is a very important factor.

The traditional teaching methods no longer provide the students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in today’s increasingly competitive world. ICT technology has opened a wide range of opportunities that were unimaginable just a few years ago. But for those who do not know how to utilize the tools and technology, it poses a challenge or even an obstacle. Research shows that teachers mostly embraced ICT technology and incorporate it effectively in teaching the subject matter. But the research also reveals that the students often know more about ICT and its applications than their teacher’s. As a result there is urgent need for teacher training.

It is my opinion if Governments and members of the private sectors invest in resources for schools and teachers do not want to be agents of change then it would be useless for hard earn taxpayers monies to end up in the various schools not been utilize.