Saturday, July 12, 2008

How technology is going to affect how your students are going to be learning?

Using technology can affect students learning in many ways. For instance, using video clips or songs as introduction for teaching can stimulate students’ interest towards learning. Besides, it can lower down the students’ affective filter. When their affective filter is low, they will be relaxed. Thus, learning will takes place and they will learn and understand better. Moreover, colourful pictures, interesting animation, and etc make learning become more enjoyable and exciting. By using technology, students are able to comprehend the learning better instead of continuous explanation.
Furthermore, technology can enhance students’ learning. It is because it acts as a scaffolding tool for students to acquire the language or knowledge since students are able to manipulate the technology to enhance their learning. Other than that, if teachers use technology in their teaching, it will involve student’s participation in the learning. Besides, it also encourages students to be independent and confident by exploring the technology with the help of the teacher. Moreover, technology can increase students’ motivation and achievement in learning. In addition, most students are already familiar with the technology. For instance, computer, camera, radio, calculator, mobile phone and etc. thus, by using technology in the classroom, teacher will be able to produce students who are innovative and creative.

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