Future classroom

We were asked to describe on future classroom. Maybe I could talk a bit about it.

Frankly speaking, I do not keep high expectation for the future classroom. I don't expect future classes to be equipped with superb high-tech tools and machines. For me, I think it would be enough if there are computer, internet and LCD projector in a classroom. Why do I need these three things? Computer would be the center of the learning process. I may exploit various programs and softwares in class in order to build different crucial skills in pupils. Internet would be the source of knowledge and information. I can bring anything in this world into my class by using it. Nothing would be possible when there is internet connection in class. Last one - LCD projector. Projector would be the medium of sharing. It would be meaningless of there is internet connection but it can be projected in front of the class. It would benefit the teacher alone since the others hardly see what contains in the computer screen manipulated by the teacher. It would be different when there is a projector, projecting all the things to the class. Pupils will benefit a lot from there.

I am not sure what kind of technology will be invented later. I do not want to think of it but one thing I really hope is - human create technology for good purposes and not for the other side's reasons.

I end my dream here. Thanks.  

Technology in class..

Before I start, let me say sorry for not updating my blog. I had a hard time in this three weeks. I was busy doing other subject's work (I know I should not make this a reason for not doing this techno's work), I had a limited time to update my 'amalan' in last fasting month (really disappointed), and another sad thing - someone had stolen my PC =( 

Alhamdulillah.. Praise to God. I lost my old PC, He replaced it with a new laptop =)

Here, I did not want to say anything complex since I am still in the mood of raya. Maybe I could share my experience about my day in school on the week before raya. I entered two classes on that day. The 1st class, my friends did an experiment on pupils where they were given a set of questions and they had to complete them in a given time. My friend switched on his laptop and played songs (in intention to distract their attention) but it seemed like they were not distracted by the song at all and they managed to complete the questions in time. 

Secondly, I went into a standard two class to observe a lesson carried out by an English teacher. From our observation, teacher did not integrate any technology things (materials) during her teaching and pupils still interested in their learning. Pupils participate actively in the class. I was quite impressed by that situation. 

So what I am trying to say here is pupils do not care much about this technology things in class. They have their own styles and preferences in learning. We as future teachers have to know what and when to use technology in class. If we integrate technology in all lessons but the learning points are hardly understood by pupils, what is the use of it? In that case, it would be better if we just teach them using traditional method.

My advice here is, friends, think of the effectiveness and practicality of technology everytime you want to use it in class. Although technology has brought so many positive effects, please be careful when using it. Pupils' learning should be the main focus. Not the astonishing materials by us. Be wise in making decision okay =P 

Thanks.

Smartboard Presentation

Before we handed in our smartboard assignment, we had gone through several lecture periods and during the periods, there were presentations by students. Prof Maznah and tutors commented on our presentations and from there, we made full use of their comments to improve out work. Thanks to all for the comments. They were really helpful. They made me more conscious about pupils' characteristics, their learning preferences, their proficiencies, etc. 

We had submitted our assignments.  What a relief... =) Hopefully Prof would be satisfied with our products.  We had tried our best to come out with good quality work. 

SMARTBoard again??

Once again we were introduced to SMARTboard application.. but for this time, the new version of the software was used and explored. The presentation was given by Miss Fenny and her presentation was light, simple, compact and very meaningful. She showed us some sample activities, asking some of us to try out the activities, and lastly asked us to explore the software and come up with our own activities for primary school pupils. Then, we had to present our materials in front of the class.

Learning theories would not bring much effect until we practice and try them out. To see the effects, and also the practicality of the application (software), we were given another assignment which requires us to develop materials and activities for primary school pupils. This would be the best time for me to explore the software to the fullest. Hope I am able to come up with interesting activities for the assignment.

Friends, let's show what we have then. All the best.!