Module 8 Activity 5 - Interactive White Boards

Interactive White Boards (IWB) is a tool that is used by teachers to enhance the teaching and learning process. With another tool there must be careful planning the ensure that it is used effectively and that all students are engaged during the lesson. 

However my concerns with IWB does it encourage interactivity in the class does, it encourage the students to use their problem solving and critical thinking skills during the lessons. From the videos demonstrating the use of IBW, the teacher was at the front of the class demonstrating the concepts to the students. The students then demonstrated what they understood in the various activities. This just remind me of what many teachers are presently doing but instead of the IBW they use the chalkboard. Doing the same old thing in new ways.

Module 8 - Activity 4 - One Computer Classroom

Any use of ICT tools in the classroom can change and have a positive effect on the students.  Whether it is the use of computer labs, learning labs in the classroom or one computer in the classroom there is an opportunity to open the walls of the classroom for our students.  With these tools the world now becomes the classroom.

With any new strategy there a pros and cons.  Pros for one computer classroom
1.  lessons are not confined to what the students see around them
2.  it can create more interaction and collaboration among students
3.  it can increase student interest and motivation
4.  allows for critical thinking and creative expressions
5.  teachers can plan differentiated learning activities

Cons
1. limited ICT skills of the teachers
2. limited finance to purchase equipment
3. technological and social barriers