How a good relationship with technology can help further and develop learning

Technology is multi facetted with many new layers constantly being unraveled. It is

important to understand that as facilitators of learning for children with ICT we must

be consistent and clear when explaining what we are collectively aiming for. Children

at my school like consistency and routine, which then forms solid foundation where

children feel able to contribute build and grow together for lifelong learning.

The brain is extremely complex but also has an incredible capacity for change and to

learn. The important component to unlocking the brain is simply how we engage each

individual, which will dramatically improve learning. Humans are receptive to

information in many ways, some being visual, auditory, Kinesthetic learners or

sometimes a mixture. If we identify each individuals needs for learning in a positive,

supportive environment then they will have their emotional needs met, thus resulting

in motivation, which is imperative for effective learning. In my experienced when

monitored correctly the use and support of ICT benefits pupils learning significantly.

However I must point out that there is a minority of pupils we must consider who

struggle to deal and come down from ICT. What I mean by ‘Come Down’ is for some

it is too much stimulation, which results in bad behaviors occurring. We can still

continue with ICT but be extra vigilant with the individuals involved.

Specifically related to my lesson I have witnessed a huge improvement with

confidence in individuals, which is important. The familiarity of theI pad allowed

them to feel happy and have their emotional needs met. A famous theorist by the

name of (Maslow, 1943) highlighted that if one’s emotional needs are met then there

is more chance of engagement which breads motivation, which is the catalyst to any

learning.

Although particularly successful if I were to repeat again soon I would be clearer at

the start with my learning outcomes and also allocated more time for the pupils to

practice and get used to the Apps on the I Pad. With technology it is ever advancing,

we must look at this as extra training tools in the bag, which is beneficial. Like

anything in life I would rather have a big bag of some unused tools rather than a small

amount of tools to help from.