Using printouts as a method of ICT integration.

 Taking printouts 

I found taking printouts and making multiple copies of reading materials to be the most accessible and useful integration of ICT in my class. I have been printing out worksheets, test papers and reading materials to bring some varieties to the otherwise monotonous teaching and learning using chalk and chalkboard. I reaped the following benefits of using printouts in my lessons.

I found my students actively engaged and everyone was taking ownership of their learning.

This method helped my children understand difficult concepts with the help of pictures and illustrations. My children were motivated and it helped my children develop interest in learning. The printouts were extremely portable and they can be used anywhere and any time. 

Once you print out and make multiple copies, it was readily available and accessible. 

The printed materials helped me manage time well and I had ample of time for other activities as I need not write on the board. Hence, it proved to be time efficient.

The printouts were comfortable to use and it 

catered to different learning styles, pace and needs of children. I could print out varieties of materials, of different levels to meet the learning needs of the children. Children can choose a reading material of their choice unlike the text book, where everyone will have to read the same story, essay and poetry. However, everything comes with two sides and this method also had it’s share of challenge.

Scarcity of resources like printers and papers in the school hinders printing of enough copies for all the children. However, it is not impossible when you have supportive parents.

PowerPoint Presentation

 Classes - 7ABCD and 8AB

Subject - Career Education

Aims

1. To make children aware of various study skills

2. To help children study better using one of the most relevant study skills.

The students of classes 7 and 8 were presented with various study skills, strategies and benefits of using these study skills. I prepared PowerPoint Presentation to present the ideas to the children. I found the following pros and cons of preparing and implementing ppt.

1. Time Efficient 

The presentation took less time compared to my usual teaching process. I needn’t prepare lost if teaching learning materials. Use of ppt was also resource efficient. 

2. An alternative to traditional method of teaching. The students are more friendly with tech devices and they are digital native, therefore, visual tools are impactful and effective. Use of ppt could spark curiosity in the mind of the students. 

3. Easy and friendly

Varieties of fonts, diagrams, animations and formatting can happen on the click of a mouse. Teaching using ppt is flexible. We can alter and modify contents immediately to suit the learner’s learning style, pace and readiness. Therefore, it helps make learning meaningful and relevant.

However, availability of resources is a huge question. I understand the immense benefits we could reap of integrating ICT into my daily teaching and learning. In spite of many advantages, I always tend to resort to traditional methods of teaching owing to constraints of resources. 

I have to wait for the IT rooms to be available to present my ppt as we have only limited numbers of projectors. The availability of IT lab and my classes don’t always click and these challenges hinder my plan of integrating ICT in my lesson.