“Digitally-mediated learning encompasses
more than knowledge of technology tools. Educators must be prepared to mediate
learning through ever-evolving digital tools. Media is rapidly taking over
teaching as students learn from gaming, open source knowledge, virtual
scenarios, avatars and Second Life. Educators must prepare for facilitative
roles that can harness these opportunities to best student advantage.”----
Jane Bailey
I
learned that technologies are now part of our education system. It linked us to
knowledge, resources, and order thinking skills. Technologies now play a vital
role not merely inside in a certain classroom but as well as in school
worldwide. And because of this, teachers should prepare using technologies in
teaching as part of global demand for quality education.
I realize after reading this lesson that
there are a lot of ways to bring the world into the classroom, such as using
television, DVD’s and even checking news from the internet that covers global
issues. The only thing needed is the competence, resourcefulness, and effort of
a teacher. I see that to become a global teacher, I must be aware of this
important ingredient, the use of technology for innovative teaching.
The benefits of technologies were very
promising but unfortunately, there are some schools that computers, for
example, are way expensive to provide. In spite of this truth, technology can “
act as a scaffolding to learning and promote independent learning and
collaboration with experts” so therefore it is a great help to all. And this
matter should not take for granted by the government.
As a future teacher, to become a reliable
and competent teacher, I should adapt the changing system and never stop
learning. I must not forget the learning I had from this lesson and use it to
educate well my future learners.
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