EDT302 ICT in teaching and learning

  Communicative tools are any kind of digital application, software, or technologies that enable interaction and exchange of information between instructors and students or students among themselves. It aids in overcoming time management and distances in facilitating effective communication through such tools as e-mail, social media, google classroom, Padlet, Mentimeter, and discussion forums. I understand that communicative tools are essential in modern education because it made commutation faster, helps in more interactive and engaging, it helps to encourage collaboration, sharing of ideas, and active participation among students. For example, tools like Google Docs let students work together in real time, while Padlets and Mentimeter create spaces for feedback and discussion. Employing such tools not only nurtures learning but also helps students acquire 21st-century digital skills like online collaboration, communication, and problem-solving. Besides, they make teaching more fl...

  Informative tools are applications that provide a great amount of information in various formats: text, image, audio, video, and graphics. They are very useful both for students and teachers because they make lessons more interesting and easier to understand. From my understanding, the informative tool helps students learn better because each format serves a specific purpose. It allows them to see, read, and analyze information together. When teachers use pictures or a short text with a diagram to explain one topic, for example, students may understand that topic clearly and remember it longer. Through text-based learning, it helps in the in-depth information, explanation, and facts of a topic in a structured way. It allows students to think critically, boost their vocabularies, enhancing their creativity, and also allow reflection on the content at their own pace. I learned that using text in learning makes students independent. For example, a textbook, articles provide clear gu...