During the short break (hari raya holidays) while searching materials for PBEY3102 assignment, I came across an article research which had captured my eyes...it was Prof Maznah's research paper on Deployment Of Ict: A Case For The Interactive Whiteboard. So, absolutely I quickly downloaded it and read it. From the article research I got to know how the development of the use of interactive whiteboard in UK. Surely they already advanced compared to Malaysia as the Smartboard is just being introduced here. Prof also mentioned how they were supported by the government, led by a national body – the British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (Becta) – that oversees, manages and monitors the “ICT in Education” progress. This shows how UK is very concern on deployment of ICT in education and want to make it a success.
Throughout my reading on this article, I gave much attention on one subtopic which is "Teacher preparation". In my opinion, this topic is important for me as a future teacher in order to bring ICT in classroom where training and practicing should be main concern. It is true because how good technology depends much on how teacher implement it to make sure teaching and learning become better. Thus, I think that I should consider what Kelly (2005) said that teachers should develop four abilities in using ICT which are
-Subject knowledge – knowing what to teach.
-The way to teach – knowing how to structure lessons, and what interactions to build into
the lessons, especially when using the IWB.
-Attitude –- knowing that it is alright to make mistakes.
- Fluency in the use of ICT – learning one good skill then moving on to learn new ones.
These four skills are important as to ensure what we teach is effective and understandable and encourage pupils' participation.
I think, Smartboard that I am learning about now and that is slowly implemented in our schools can be useful software for teachers and students. Personally, I like to use it and found it effective as long as teachers know how to benefit it by preparing suitable activities that enable students become alive and interactive. I am not putting aside our traditional board, but then, this Smart Board do assist teacher's teaching and help in creating fun and interactive learning environment. but then, there were still a lot that i should explore and learn about this software. Really hope can use it wisely. Actually, every time I look Prof , tutors and Miss Fenny using Smartboard, I wish I also can use it one day..
I think, it is better for you all to read this article research for further reading.
so, this is the link for the article...
pppjj.usm.my/mojit/articles/pdf/0406/09-Raja-Maznah_UM-final.pdf
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First of all, thank you for your comment, Liza. I did came across that article when I browsed for articles for PBEY3102 task. But i just scan true that article. It is indeed a very informational article in which provide us with ideas and facts about the interactive whiteboard. As far as I am concern, UK is a very developed country. In fact, they are more developed compared to our country, that is why their education system is more developed than us. Moreover, our education system follows them which is exam-oriented due to the history. Somehow, our education system is slowly coping with the era of globalization in education as well as the advancement in education that are being implemented in other countries.
With regards to the topic "Teacher Preparation", i would like to add that teacher plays a vital role in teaching and learning process. As we can see everything falls back to the teacher him/herself. So, this gives us the hint that no matter what, how, when or where, we as future teachers need to be very well-prepared to face the reality of challenges that are waiting for us. So, gambarimasu to all you...to me also..hehe
Sorry, grammatical error in second line, "I did come"...
:) thanx for the comment ai choo...you are very right.teachers shoulder great responsibilty in classroom...
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