Lesson 12 Information Technology in Support of Student-Centered Learning

Content

            This is just a clear and brief lesson which emphasizes how information technology supports student-centered learning. It lets students become active not passive in the sense that they get interested especially when multimedia is presented. Student can interact with other learners since most of the activities involve the learners to work by group and that they can share their creative ideas. Know how to demonstrate independence and self-awareness in the learning process. Lastly, it would allow students to performing computer word processing for text or graph presentation, in preparing PowerPoint presentation and in searching information on the internet.

Experience

            Nowadays, I could say that most of the students rely on the technology especially the information technology that is very useful and somewhat required in the learning process sine teachers encourage their students to use such technology. Just like in doing our projects, we always use Microsoft Word for text and graphic presentation to be well presented. We also use PowerPoint presentations during our reporting which allows us to insert media and graphics to properly discuss the topic presented.

Reflection

            It will always be the teacher that decides to have a student-centered approach way of teaching since it must be considered in the objectives. As the title entails as information technology in support of student-centered learning, giving emphasis to support which means just for assistance or to give help not depending on it. Information technology as a support to student’s learning is a nice way to make the students’ learning experiences fun and knowledgeable.

Application

            There are lots of activities that could be considered with the use of information technology that would follow the student-centered approach of learning. For example the software used in biology subjects such as DNA Virtual Fingerprinting and Genetic Engineering, allowing them to experience how it is to be a scientist. There are more programs that would cater all subjects and will surely catch the interests of the learners. Teachers acts as a facilitator who gives individualized instruction to serve individual needs.