EDT201-ICT for teaching and learning

                                                      Summary  The integration of digital tools like YouTube (informative tool), Padlet (co-constructive tool), and Telegram (communitive tool) into the teaching and learning process has significantly enriched student's educational experiences by supporting various learning needs, encouraging collaboration, and enhancing communication. YouTube stands out as a powerful informative tool that supports independent and flexible learning. With its vast collection of educational content including animated videos, tutorials, and expert lectures, its make's complex topics easier to understand and more engaging. It caters to diverse learning styles by allowing learners to watch, pause, replay, or slow down videos according to their pace. YouTube also enables access to global perspectives, enhancing inclusivity a...

  Reflection 3: Use of Padlet as a Co-Constructive Tool Padlet, students can share their ideas through board.                                                                            Padlet feels like a shared digital wall where everyone in class can post their thoughts, ideas, or even drawings and videos. It is really fun to see everyone’s posts pop up in real-time. During group tasks or class discussions, it keeps us connected and makes sure every voice is heard even from those of us who are usually shy. We can comment, react, and build on each other’s ideas, making learning feel more like a team effort.                                                       ...

  Reflection 2: Use of YouTube as an Informative Tool YouTube has become like a personal tutor for many of us. Whether we are stuck on a science concept or want to explore something new, there is always a video that explains it clearly. Sometimes even with fun animations or real-life examples. What’s great is that we can pause, rewind, or slow down the video whenever we need to. It supports all kinds of learning styles and gives us access to different teaching methods from around the world. YouTube has become one of my go-to tools for learning, and I truly see its value as an informative tool in education.   As a student, it helps me make sense of topics that feel confusing or overwhelming in textbooks. With just a quick search, I can find clear, engaging explanations from educators around the world, which really helps deepen my understanding. What I like most is the variety of content available explanations, videos, animations, and even real-life examples. For instance, whi...

Reflection 1: Telegram as a Communicative Tool Telegram is more than just a chat app for us. It is where school updates, reminders, study notes, and even fun quizzes show up. Features like pinned messages keep everything organized, and bots make learning a bit more interactive. It helps us stay connected, supported, and informed all in one place. one of the interseting feature of telegram is it has  poll that allows to ask a question and give multiple-choice answers that people can vote on. It’s commonly used in group chats, channels, or private chats to gather opinions, make decisions, or just have fun.  There are three types of polls in Telegram:  1. Anonymous Poll – Voters’ identities are hidden. 2. Visible Votes – Everyone can see who voted for what.  3. Quiz Mode – Only one correct answer, great for quizzes. As a   student teacher, I have found Telegram to be an incredibly effective communicative tool in the context of teaching and learning. Its wide ran...