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Bridging Learning Theories and Technology-Enhanced Environments

Technology can enhance student learning in several ways when used intentionally by educators: It provides students better access to online resources. It can improve engagement through interactive and collaborative learning experiences. It expands the classroom beyond its walls by connecting students to experts and peers anywhere. It also allows for self-paced learning so students can progress at their own schedule. Finally, technology promotes innovative teaching techniques that shift educators into more of a guiding role. While technology does have limits, integrating it thoughtfully into teaching offers students new ways to interact with course material beyond the four walls of a classroom.

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Bridging Learning Theories and Technology-Enhanced Environments

Technology can enhance student learning in several ways when used intentionally by educators: It provides students better access to online resources. It can improve engagement through interactive and collaborative learning experiences. It expands the classroom beyond its walls by connecting students to experts and peers anywhere. It also allows for self-paced learning so students can progress at their own schedule. Finally, technology promotes innovative teaching techniques that shift educators into more of a guiding role. While technology does have limits, integrating it thoughtfully into teaching offers students new ways to interact with course material beyond the four walls of a classroom.

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Bridging Learning Theories and

Technology-Enhanced Environments
Reflection
by Thilagavathi Arichanan

This 4th edition discussing about how technology has and continues to in fluence the practice
of learning and instruction.

How does technology impact student learning? Some said technology as a distraction in the
classroom. Even if they don’t ban the use of mobile phones during class, they may still view
technology as a little more than a necessary evil.

But rather than simply ‘tolerate’ it, instructors can harness the power of digital devices, apps
and tools to increase engagement, encourage collaboration, spark innovation and enhance
student learning especially the pandemic season.

In and of itself, educational technology doesn’t result in effective teaching and learning. It
still requires a guide (the educator) and a purpose (related to the curriculum). And it does
require some effort and strategies to integrate it effectively into your teaching material. But, if
used with intention, technology can be transformed from a distraction to an effective teaching
tool.

From my point of view here are a few answers to the question of how technology impacts
student learning, and reasons why educators should make the most of technology inside—and
outside—the classroom.

Technology affords better access to resources

With an Internet connection, we have access to information at our fingertips 24 hours a day.
We can find almost anything online, in its most up-to-date version. For students, this means
access to everything from research materials and educational apps to interactive edutainment
and open resources from prestigious universities around the world. They may, however, need
instruction on how to find credible resources and direction on providing proper attribution
when they use them like what Dr did to us.
Students can also supplement their learning by connecting with online groups and virtual
communities in real time, or by collaborating on group projects with tools such as google
class room and Whatsapp. Furthermore the instructors can provide access to course material
(and additional resources) by setting up portals through learning management systems or
providing access to course-specific software for each learner. Blended learning — a mixture
of classroom technology and face-to-face learning—is a popular way of organizing this.

Technology can improve student engagement

Education technology can make learning more interactive and collaborative—and this can
help students better engage with course material. Rather than memorizing facts, they learn by
doing. This could be as simple as taking an interactive quiz in class or participating in tech-
enabled group discussions or as involved as playing educational games, practicing science
experiments in a virtual lab or taking a virtual field trip.

But to make it truly engaging, it must be truly interactive. Doing math on a computer isn’t
any different than doing math with a pencil and pad of paper. But using augmented reality to
animate math challenges is a whole different ballgame. For some students, interactivity
provides a better learning experience.

For teachers, the possibilities are endless: from using simulation tools to demonstrate how a
hurricane develops, to using virtual reality to practice medical procedures. students are
finding it an effective way to learn complex subject matter, such as anatomy, that’s often
easier to understand with hands-on practice

Technology can expand classroom boundaries

Thanks to technology, the classroom no longer has walls. The learning environment no
longer has boundaries. And instruction can be provided by any number of subject matter
experts—in addition to the person teaching the course.

Technology can encourage self-paced learning

In a traditional classroom, students who were struggling to learn new concepts would quickly
fall behind their peers. With online assignments, however, students can advance at their own
pace. Those who need more time or extra help can practice outside of class with guided
exercises or additional coursework. So, too, can learners who want more of a challenge.

Thanks to the always-on nature of technology, students can access resources online whenever
they need to, and instructors can see which students might need extra help. The exercise of
self-paced learning also helps students learn digital literacy and 21st century skills, which
will be useful when they enter the workforce.

Technology can promote innovative teaching techniques

Technology changes the way we access information, but also how we’re taught that
information. The instructor becomes less of a ‘sage on stage’ and more of a ‘guide on the
side.’ From accessing course materials online to watching video-recorded lectures,
technology opens up the possibility for teaching innovation: from collaborative group work to
flipped and hybrid classrooms. Instructors can also use classroom response systems to assess
students’ understanding of course material and adjust the pace or content as needed in real
time.

A summary

My Conclusion is while technology is sometimes seen as a threat—and it does have its limits
—integrating it into your teaching practice offers a new way for students to interact and
engage with course material. Thanks to technology, education is no longer confined to the
walls of your classroom. YouTube videos and social media don’t have to be a distraction;
they can be part of your course material. The math is easy: it adds up to better learning
outcomes. Evolving ICT has the potential to support pedagogies based on constructivist
approaches, and as schools
are supposed to reform educational practices by introducing pedagogies based on
constructivist learning theories, ICT use for teaching and learning at schools needs to be
directed to this end (UNESCO, 2002) Thank you Dr.

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