Digital Reflections of a Pre-Service Teacher

Gone are the days when teachers depend on whiteboards, blackboards or overhead projectors to convey information. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers were routinely using presentation software, such as PowerPoint on a regular basis; however, with the move towards online learning, it was identified that presentations need to be more engaging and interactive. In today's post, I will look at some of the options available to teachers. Image source: https://c.pxhere.com/images/07/b2/f8ed07d6f1a9c740e7703cbb99ee-1443423.jpg!d Presentations can be seen as the focal point for many high school lessons as they serve as the tool to convey information, outline activities and share images or videos. I use PowerPoint presentations in all of my lessons as it allows me to follow the lesson plan without having to think about what comes next. This allows me more time for classroom and behaviour management as well. Although PowerPoint is very useful programme for teachers and has a number...

  Being able to source, manipulate and create digital media are essential skills for 21st century learners. In this weeks blog, I will explore the different kinds of digital media which could be integrated and utilised by both the teacher and the student to extend and enrich learning experiences. Image source: Author created image - www.befunky.com The Digital Age How ICT in schools have changed since I was a student in the late 90's and early 00's! I vividly remember my science teacher using an overhead projector and transparent sheets to present content, from which we students diligently copied into our notebooks. Now, classrooms are characterised by a wealth of technology; every class I observed during my last three placements has involved ICT in one form or another. This shift complements the fact that today's students will spend the majority of their lives immersed in the digital world in one way or another (Gerwin et al., 2018). As a result of this change, I need to...