Saturday, 24 November 2012

using technology to improve education

A Wiki or a Google site can be powerful tools. Teachers in Antigua and around the world should use these tools in there lessons. As long as the teacher is computer literate and has access to the internet the creating the tool is easy; the best thing is its free. no cost to the teacher or the school but very beneficial. As the education system moves more and more away from teacher centered class rooms and to student centered class room tools such as wiki's and Google site's can be very helpful.
                                   On the Google site i created i uploaded videos sites and previous classroom instruments crested. I added pictures, videos and additional pictures. The site is easy to manipulate and it time it takes to complete task is are unbelievable.be free to be my site https://sites.google.com/site/joshuanette/home teachers who have more than one class can create multiple sites in the matter of hours. the sites can be used as host for podcast, allowing students to add interesting videos, web sites, articles, pages and any other valuable asset found on the internet. the site allows students to leave comments and once the teacher give students permission they can also help with the maintenance of the site. The site holds countless opportunities that both the students and teacher will enjoy.
                                    The possibilities are endless. these sites can improve the teaching learning process in countless ways. the sites allow students to express there views and share ideas. it allows for an extended classroom. The site could be used as a portal for teachers and students to communicate outside of the classroom. the site can also be used to help keep students who missed classes aware of the missed actives. students can download homework and submit then on the site. the site can be used to keep parents updated on class room activities. the site can be used in anyway necessary to transmit information. all the above listed uses of a wiki or Google site will improve knowledge getting process.
                                   Once the instructions and appropriate guidelines are given to students using the site to will be as easy as taking candy from a baby. the students will be able to complete task and use the site in a useful manner.


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