1. Issues in ICT and Education(EDUC5251M) Dr. Cormac Lawler Conclusive Self Reflection By: Yaser Abuhmaid (200462920) 5/12/2010
2. What I think……… As a teacher: With this rapid diffusion of ICT application in our life and all potentials that ICT has, I assume that teachers rejection of utilizing ICT in pedagogy would be against the common sense. Here, a teacher would take in consideration that ICT existence in the learning context is not the magical executor for all teachers dreams. Mindful planning and successful pedagogical context in the whole learning process are important to have an acceptable learning supported by ICT.
3. What I think……… As a teacher: I do not believe in the term of “Digital Immigrant” as an excuse for avoiding engagement in the digital age otherwise I believe in problem solving as a accompanier in this age. The change happens from the inside of us not from the outside, as a result we all have to make initiatives even if they seems to be inconsiderable.
4. What I think……… As a learner: I would bear in mind the challenges accompany using ICT beside the colorful attractions it has such as dangerous or undesirable content or even safety issues. Using it wisely and having the ability to handle challenges independently is important as each individual can use ICT without supervision. I would exploit all potentials of ICT by exploring, learning and using different types of ICT as it has solutions for different problems I might encounter in my current and future life.
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6. Saving time and effort by the ability to create, edit and exchange different types of materials and information online easily.
