Tutorial Topic 1:

Why do We Need Technology

in Teaching and Learning
Manmit Kaur
Tee Shu Min
1) Provide each classroom with more interesting, diverse,
and current learning materials.
* The Web connects students to experts in the real world
and provides opportunities for expressing understanding
through images, sound, and text.

* New technology tools for visualizing and modeling,
especially in the sciences, offer students ways to
experiment and observe phenomenon and to view results
in graphic ways that aid in understanding.

* Students are more likely to stay engaged and on task,
reducing behavioral problems in the classroom.
2) Technology also changes the way teachers teach
Offering educators effective ways to reach different
types of learners and assess student understanding
through multiple means.
*online discussion boards and course websites that
contain interactive demonstrations, exercises, and
background material*

It also enhances the relationship between teacher and
student. When technology is effectively integrated into
subject areas, teachers grow into roles of adviser, content
expert, and coach.
3) Promoting a Positive Learning Environment
A carefully designed learning experience based on
research and theories, integration of information and
communication technology (ICT), appropriate methods,
resources in the teaching and learning process provide
a safe and pleasant learning experience.

The teachers had set a realistic expectation of the
learners performance and the delivery is done through
a systematic manner shall bring about positive learning
environment.
4) Promoting Cooperative Approach
involves learners working together, be responsible for the
group member and the success of the group.

Social skills are essential to maintain positive
relationships among the group members.

The paradigm shift from individuals working
independently to forming groups that work
interdependently as a team had encourage the learner to
share resources, skills, information besides forming
mutual respect for individual differences and
appreciating each others contribution in attaining the
learning goals.
5) Promoting Collaborative Approach
Collaborative learning requires the involvement of
all team members.

It requires challenging ideas, support and to
improve an idea by the consensus of the whole group.

learners will have to gather ideas or data, share
experiences, discuss among themselves, and solve
problems together.

each team member are committed to perform a given
task and ready to help each other to improve their
academic performance.