Contribution to activity 1b (discussion)

We must constantly bear in mind that ICT is a tool to assist us in achieving our objectives in teaching/learning (of course, in a manner which is most effective). One aspect of managing the classroom is to decide if the use of ICT would be most effective in achieving the given objective in the prevailing circumstances of the classroom. This will require a good understanding of the various features of the given classroom.

If I decide on using ICT(achieving the objectives being the focus) managing its use must consist of maximizing the pros, associated with its use, and minimizing the cons Management will include addressing time constraints by providing guidelines to minimize time wastage(such as avoiding distractions). Management will also include providing guidelines to focus students’ attentions on the activities in ICT that will enable them to achieve the objectives.