Reflection Assignment 2

At first when I looked at the assignment I thought it was very difficult, but after doing my readings and some research I realise it was not difficult and I did enjoy doing it. Working on this assignment was also an eye opener for me. It made me reflect deeply on the present situation here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where most educational institutions who are integrating ICT into their programmes wants a computer lab. They often are not advised to look at other options to ensure that students would have optimum benefits from the integration of these ICT’s. I am now better able to advice the Ministry of Education  and schools on how best to implement ICT's to advance our educational systems.

 

Hi, I,m Albena Samuel Jack. Literacy Officer at the Curriculum Development Unit , Ministry of Education. I was a classroom teacher for 24 years before being transferred to the then CCETT Programme at the division of Teacher Education. When that programme ended I was assigned to the CDU in January 2011. I am of the firm belief that Information Communication Technology (ICT) is a connstantly developing subject within the society, it has become a part of our culture. Therefore, it is important that as educators we understand fundamentally how ICT can be used to help our students solve problems. It is generally believed that ICTs can empower teachers and learners, making significant contributions to learning and achievement. With the rapid change in technology that has happened  here in St. Vincent, by the introduction of the  one laptop per child initiative, I firmly believe that as educators we must teach children to use these technologies to their advantage. We should ensure that our students's level of interest is harnessed and that the combination of effective use of the available resources and teaching would yield a society of ICT thinkers that can use technology to their advantage, and seek to become effect problem solvers.