Reflections:
The traditional method of teaching does not engage the mind, nor does it truly educate a student. It is fed to us with a spoon. We are given assignments with recipe-like guidelines that do not allow for the exploration of different topics we might find interesting.
Sugatra Mitra's "hole in the wall" project in India has shown a result that without any formal "education", these children in the project had managed to teach themselves how to use computers, this proved that children have great potential to learn by themselves. Thus he made a bold wish: to help build a place where children can explore and learn on their own, and teach one another-using resources from the worldwide cloud. Similar to the perspectives of Sugatra Mitra, Dr. Maria Montessori believed that no one is educated by another person. A truly educated individual continues learning because he/she is motivated from within by a natural curiosity and love for knowledge. Therefore, a classroom that is fostering children’s interest and curiosity is vital. Arthur C.Clark once said "if children have interest, then education happens". The use of innovative technology is thus inevitable in a classroom to motivate student's passion and interest in learning, students can be more proactive in their own learning experience with the help of technology and the guidance/support of a teacher. Teacher can provide students with an allotment of time each day to freely roam the internet together, researching topics of their own interests that can keep them excited about technology and teachers can show them how to find answers to pressing questions and work through problems on their own.
Although machines and technologies are important tools to use in a classroom, teachers should not be completely replaced by machines. Combine with the use of technology that can boost classroom efficiency, such as providing instant feedback, allowing both the learner and the instructor to understand where to shift direction to gain understanding. Teachers are also needed to guide and keep students on track. Teacher's role is a facilitator, guide and support in a classroom that integrate technology, and students are active driver of their educational experiences.
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