EDT 201_ICT in teaching and learning

 In this blog post, I start by introducing myself and sharing a little about my educational journey. Next, I talk about two helpful tools that make learning easier for people with learning disabilities : speech-to-text software (which turns spoken words into written text) and Braille (a system of raised dots that blind people read with their fingers). I explain how these tools support different learners and making learning more effectively and accessible.  I also included three pictures of useful ICT (Information and Communication Technology) tools such as Telegram, Google Docs, and Google Classroom. Along with the images, I shared my personal thoughts and experiences  on how these tools work and how they have helped me to enhance my learning and as an inspiring educator to adapt to use of these tools to cater to diverse students learning styles and preferences.  Finally, I added an educational video that serves an informative tools .

    Educational Music Video   This educational music video serves as an informative ICT tool that creatively teaches students about emotional awareness through engaging weather metaphors. By combining colorful animations, catchy music, and compelling storytelling, it effectively delivers important knowledge about recognizing and understanding different feelings. This music video helps kids learn about their feelings in a fun and simple way. It uses weather pictures to show different emotions  such as sunshine for happiness, rain for sadness, and gentle wind for calm feelings. With bright cartoons, cheerful songs, and easy-to-follow stories, it teaches children how to understand what they are feeling inside. It makes big emotional ideas easy to grasp by comparing them to weather we all know. Children  will enjoy watching while learning important skills about their emotions.

  Reflection on ICT as Assistive Tools     Learning about ICT as assistive tools has shown me how technology can help people with disabilities in many ways.  Before studying ICT assistive tools, I didn’t fully understand how technology could change lives. Now I realize these tools are like bridges which they help people with disabilities cross barriers in education, work, and daily life. I’ve seen how text-to-speech software can read books aloud for someone who’s blind, or how speech recognition lets a person with limited hand movement type just by speaking. Closed captions on videos help my hearing-impaired classmates follow lessons easily. These aren’t just fancy gadgets – they’re tools that give people freedom and independence.   In my own learning, I have  noticed how these technologies create fair  classrooms. A classmate with dyslexia uses special software that highlights text as it’s read aloud, helping him keep up with readings. Anoth...

  Reflection on constructive tools Constructive tools are non-digital and digital tools that support learners to construct their own knowledge. Constructive tools propel the learners forward in active participation, critical thinking, and creativity, as compared to passive reception of information. Constructive tools also help learners to stay connected with content and develop meaningful products that display understanding.  Examples of constructive tools include concept mapping software, presentation tools such as PowerPoint, Canva, and instructional simulations such as PhET. One of the very popular constructive tools being used in education today is Google Classroom. Google Classroom enables teachers to create, share, and organize assignments on the web and enables students to interact with content, work together with peers, and reflect on learning. Google Classroom facilitates an interactive and student-centered learning experience through the utilization of tools such as ...

 Reflection on Communication Tools   The EDT module helped me learn how to use different digital tools for learning and work. I discovered platforms like Telegram, Email, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Padlet, blogs, and Google Docs. These tools make it easier to connect, share, and work with classmates and teachers.   These tools are helpful in many ways. They make lessons more interactive and interesting. For example, with Telegram, I can create group chats or channels to share updates, lessons, and quizzes with students. It keeps them engaged even outside class. Padlet and blogs let students share ideas in a relaxed way. Google Docs allows real-time collaboration, which is great for group projects and feedback.   Personally, these tools have improved my tech skills and confidence. Communicating with teachers and peers through Telegram and email has helped me write more professionally and manage my time better. Online meetings and file sharing make balancing...

  Google Docs Google Docs is one of the most useful tools for students and teachers because it makes writing, editing, and working together easy. Unlike traditional word processors, Google Docs saves work automatically in the cloud, so you never lose your documents. The best part is that multiple people can work on the same document at the same time—students can do group projects together, and teachers can give feedback in real time.   For students, Google Docs helps with taking notes, writing essays, and creating presentations. The comment feature allows teachers to give suggestions directly on assignments, making revisions simple. Students can also use voice typing to write hands-free or translate documents into different languages. The version history feature is helpful because it lets you see changes over time and restore older versions if needed.   Teachers benefit from Google Docs too. They can create lesson plans, share reading materials, and design quizz...

 Google Classroom Google Classroom is an effective constructive learning platform in teaching as it supports active, student-directed learning. It provides instructors with a vehicle for creating an active learning setting that can aid the work of students in peer review, group assignments, and discussion forums. Through functionality like posting assignments, live commenting, and integration with functionality like Google Docs and Slides, the students can construct their own learning through content creation, critical thinking, and research. The instructors can also make use of flipped classroom strategies by assigning learning materials to the students so that they can learn independently prior to class so that class time can be devoted to intensive learning and critical thinking activities. Also, the platform facilitates personalized learning because it allows the learners to approach assignments that relate to their area of interest as well as leaning inclinations and receive i...

 Telegram Telegram is now one of the best tools for teaching and learning because it is easy to use and flexible. As a messaging app, it allows teachers and students to communicate in real time, share quick feedback, explain ideas, and stay connected outside the classroom. Teachers can send lessons, assignments, and announcements to whole groups at once. Telegram also has interactive features like polls, quizzes, and bots to check students’ understanding and keep them engaged. It supports different types of content like documents, videos, and voice notes which make  learning more fun and clear. Since it works on phones and computers, students can learn anytime, anywhere. Overall, Telegram helps teachers and students stay connected, making learning more effective.  

  Braille For people who are blind, reading regular books or looking at screens isn't possible.  Using Braille is a special way of reading and writing using touch instead of sight. Braille is made up of small raised dots arranged in different patterns. Each pattern stands for a letter, number, or word. When blind people run their fingers over these dots, they can understand what's written just like we understand printed words by looking at them. This amazing system was invented by a blind French boy named Louis Braille nearly 200 years ago, and it's still helping blind people today. Braille works by using groups of six dots arranged like a tiny rectangle (two dots across and three down). Different combinations of these raised dots represent different letters and symbols. There are two main types: one that spells out every letter (good for beginners) and a faster version that uses shortcuts for common words. Braille isn't just for simple reading - it can also show math p...

  Speech-to-Text Software  Learning can be challenging for some students, especially those who struggle with writing, typing, or expressing their thoughts on paper. Fortunately, technology has created many tools to make learning easier. One of these helpful tools is speech-to-text software. This tool allows students to speak out loud, and the computer or device turns their words into written text. It is like having a personal assistant that writes down everything you say. This can be a game-changer for students with disabilities, slow typers, or anyone who finds it hard to put their ideas into writing.   Speech-to-text software helps in many ways. First, it saves time and effort. Some students have trouble typing quickly or have physical conditions that make writing difficult. Instead of struggling with a keyboard or pen, they can simply talk, and the software does the rest. This means they can focus more on their ideas rather than worrying about spelling or handwrit...