Week 3: ICT as a Mindtool

"Every generation has his ways and his style" this is an old say I used to hear it from my old-age relatives; especially, when they compare their lifestyle with the current. In fact, the same applies for teaching style and methods. In my school, I talked to experienced teachers about what style they prefer in teaching and I found out that they almost prefer the old traditional way of teaching. This can not fit with the new generations who grown up with computer, internet, mobile, and play station. It's been obvious that such a way of teaching is going to decrease student's desires of learning. Therefore, teachers are encouraged to use Mind-tools like ICT tools to engage student's critical thinking and higher desire of learning.

A good example of ICT tools in communication and co-operative learning is using a blog. Each student will have his/her own blog and will fill it with their reflections, thoughts, and ideas. It’s a good source for sharing knowledge among students and at the same time it will encourage students to learn more and more since they feel the awareness of learning. Moreover, having a blog will help students to organize their thoughts and will improve their writing skills at the same time. On the other hand, it will help teachers to understand their students more efficiently through their writings. I believe that teachers even experience one should improve and update their teaching styles to encourage and help students in their learning.

This website is about ICT Mindtools : http://www.mindtools.tased.edu.au/default.htm