Technology-Enriched Teaching: Level of Engagement of Educational Software in Learning

Teaching and Learning using software applications are a method and practices used to learn and to facilitate learning/teaching process. It is the approach we discover, we understand and the way we teach. It involves the tools and instruments we use and the instructional patterns we use.

Just as it is certainly not entirely the equipments that are necessary to build a house, of course, there must be a layout.  It is not the computer or the network that adds value alone, it is the method in which the instruments used that eventually brings the difference. No doubt it is the softwares that should be invested in the way investments are done on the tools and hard wares in teaching and learning.

In this lesson, it is outlined that Technology (educational softwares) in teaching and learning is many things.

(i)           It is the process by which we learn;

(ii)          Technology (educational softwares) is among the instrument we use to deliver instruction in classrooms;

(iii)         Technology is the instrument learners would want to use to stretch, improve, and transform their learning.

(iv)         It is in itself the instrument we would want to use to increase our efficiency as learners, instructors, and administrators.

(v)          It is the processes we participate in to create learning conditions.

(vi)         It is the design of learning activities and programs.

Some of the principles outlined here includes, value addition, pedagogical focus, quality work, and sharing of concepts among others.

Nonetheless, there are many types of educational software available for a variety of different subjects. These include:

(i)           Authoring Systems

(ii)          Graphic Software

(iii)         Drill & Practice Software

(iv)         Educational Games

(v)          Simulations

(vi)         Math Problem Solving Software

These softwares have become a necessary teaching instrument for teachers to use as part of their lessons. The implementation of these sofwares in the classrooms is believed to have greatly improved performance of both the students and teachers.

The above pictures shows my evaluation report on softwares I evaluated and strongly recommended them for adoption in the class room, Microsoft visio and Mathematics.

 

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