Awareness and Effective use of ICT in Undergraduate Science Classroom Activities

Tasnim Musharrat ,Sabbir Ahmed Chowdhury

doi:10.7176/jep/11-20-03

Abstract

Technology-dependency is increasing rapidly. People seek ways to apply technology to simplify complex tasks. Technology is the greatest platform for students to get ready for the world and become successful tech-oriented citizen. Knowledge acquisition needs to follow the current technological trends. Technology-dependency of our country increasing rapidly, students must learn to be tech-orianted. Integrating technology in education helps students to stay engaged. The purpose of the study is to identify the scenario of current trends, awareness and effective use of ICT and digital contents in science classroom of undergraduate students in Bangladesh. This study is focused on two central phenomena naming, ‘skills, capabilities and practices’ of teachers for appropriate and affordable digital content and ICT based learning’ and ‘use of digital contents to support collaboration, innovation and effectiveness’. The findings of the study represent that the concept of ICT based learning is not clear for both teachers and students so that classroom practice is not effective. Professional learning opportunities about ICT should be developed to meet the needs of teachers at various stages of knowledge, skills, understanding and practice. Keywords: ICT based learning, digital content, collaboration. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-20-03 Publication date: July 31 st 2020

Highlights

In this techno-based world, teaching becomes the most challenging profession of the market because of continuous up-gradation of knowledge and quick access of information
Teachers’ skills, capabilities and practice about the use of digital contents and how Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) based learning can facilitate effective teaching-learning were reported
This study is focused on the students’ perspective so their opinions about the current classroom practices of ICT are the main outcomes of the research

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In this techno-based world, teaching becomes the most challenging profession of the market because of continuous up-gradation of knowledge and quick access of information. Students can get the access to updated information by the help of availability of technology. Diverse way of teaching is a comfortable way that encourage students towards learning. ICT in education may decrease the challenges related to time and space and provide global access to knowledge (Kazimzade, 2016). Interactive learning environment involves students and teachers with new way of thinking, motivation and approaches. It can improves skills like digital learning, communication, collaboration, building teams, planning, valuing diversity, problem solving, self-direction, global awareness, presentations. Teacher empowerment is possible through the proper use of ICT

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