The Impact of ICT in Teaching Practice
Josué González 22/06/23
Introduction
Information and Communication Technologies
Importance of ICT in Education
• ICT have had a significant impact on teaching practices. In today´s digital age, it is important to understand how ITC has transformed education and enriched students´ learning experiences.
Increased Student Engagement
• According to some studies, the use of technology in the classroom has been shown to increase students engagement. Digital tools such as Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality enhance lessons in the classroom (WeAreTeachers, 2022)
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Improved Learning Outcomes
• When teachers are digitally literate and trained to use ITC, they provide creative and individualized options for students to express their understandings.
Increased Efficiency
• The use of ICT can help teachers to save time and effort in preparing and delivering lessons. For example, they can use educational software to create interactive quizzes and assessments, which can be automatically graded.
Challenges and Issues
• Despite the benefits of ICT in teaching practice, there are also challenges and issues that need to be addressed. These include economical issues, educational and technical factors, approapiate content, design, and workability of ICT
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Practical Tips for Implementation
1. Familiarize yourself with available technologies.
2. Balance ICT with traditional teaching methods.
3. Evaluate the impact.
Conclusion
• The use of ICT in teaching practice has had a significant impact on student engagement, learning outcomes, and efficiency. However, there also challenges and issues that need to be addressed to ensure that the use of ITC is effective and sustainable.