technology and education - collaborative learning and the virtual classroom
TRANSCRIPT
Technology and EducationCollaborative Learning and the Virtual Classroom
Key Messages (1)
Good Teachers see every student as an individual human being.
The best teachers have always provided personal learning to each student and
inspired and motivated them
Technology should enhance learning and support the best teachers
Key Messages (2)
Technology is having a very disruptive effect on education
Digital Natives are born into a technological society
Teachers are no longer the “experts”
Students will learn together by exploring and sharing
Teachers will become coaches, guides and mentors
Traditional Teaching Models
In traditional teaching models, teachers are the expertswhose job is to transfer
their knowledge and wisdom to their students.
Digital Natives
Children are born into a technological society and learn naturally by exploring, interacting and playing.
Children develop multi-tasking skills very early
The Impact of Technology
Students use technology to learn together and collaborate supported by the teacher
The Impact of Technology
Students use technology to learn together and collaborate supported by the teacher
A Good Book is a “Virtual Classroom”
The author of the book is not in the room with the student but the student can learnand be inspired by the book. The teacher can guide the student to help them
understand the knowledge and wisdom contained in the pages
Virtual Classroom Technology
The internet has revolutionised education by making information and knowledgeaccessible from anywhere in the world and there are many free on-line
education courses available on many different subjects
Mooc – Massive Open Online Course
Massive Open Online Courses are very big virtual classrooms in which studentshave access to the best teachers and the best content in the world
Community Radio Virtual Classroom
Radio and Mobile telephones can be combined with the internet to share knowledge
Virtual World Classroom
Virtual Worlds are virtual classrooms in 3Dthat create rich experiences for students
The Virtual Serious Games Institute
Exploring Data in a Virtual World
The Future of Education Technology
Every child is born with a desire to explore and learn and technology can helpbut human beings play a vital role in acting as guides and mentors
The Future Internet of ThingsTechnologies which measure and assess performance will have a big impact on education and provides a great opportunity to combine learning with personal health management and citizenship.
This can help to create a sustainable future for mankind.
The Future Internet of Things
Technology can empower citizens to take more responsibility for managingkey aspects of their lives such as personal health management
Education is critical for responsible citizenship and collaboration
Nepal and Educating Future Citizens
Active citizenship and healthy minds and bodies are a major strength in the Nepal Education
Conclusions Technology is having a massive disruptive effect on
education
Digital Native students want to use technology to explore and learn together
Teachers will act as guides and mentors not experts
Good teachers will always provide personal learning and be a major influence on student development
Nepal has many opportunities and challenges in developing educational technology strategies
Thank you for Listening