scholarly journals A digital game about water use as a teaching-learning tool in elementary school

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Julien César Mélega ◽  
Marcelo Dos Santos Targa
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Environmental Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Digital Game ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Education Network ◽  
Teaching Learning

With the emergence of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), there was also the development of specific technologies applied to Environmental Education which are used by teachers. In this context, several softwares for teaching/learning were developed, with educational games aiming at stimulating student’s knowledge skills using amusement among the available modalities. In Brazil, several digital games have been created to meet the demands set out in the National Water Resources Policies (Law 9433/97) and Environmental Education (Law 9795/99), which states in its Article 2 that Environmental Education must be present at all levels of education. The present study characterized the profile of students of Elementary School II on the issue of water and verified the satisfaction of the digital game on the part of the students, identifying suggestions and ideas as to the benefits that the practice of digital gaming can offer in the classroom and in teaching practice. The study was developed in a school unit, part of the education network of Taubaté municipality, SP, and carried out with 63 eighth-grade students, with ages varying from 13 to 14 years, using the digital game Educa-Ação-Água. The first activity in this study was to raise students’ awareness through a visit to the municipality’s water capture and treatment station. In the data collection phase, a first questionnaire was applied in order to determine the students’ level of knowledge on the topic of water and, later, after the students played the digital game, they answered a second questionnaire. The activity with the digital game Educa-Ação-Água led to students’ awareness and learning about the water theme, leading them to recognize its importance and developing critical sense. In an evaluation of the game, it was observed that 51.6% of the students rated the game as “Good” and 35% of them rated it as “Very Good”, 88% felt encouraged to finish the game (Save the Tijuco River) and about 65% would play again at home or in the classroom. There was a contribution from students (players) when evaluating the game Educa-Ação-Água, noting points to be improved. The use of the WordCloud Tool allowed for a satisfactory graphical visualization of the students’ answers.

scholarly journals A Utilização das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação no Ensino de Ciências: Estudo de Caso em uma Escola Particular de Teresina-PI

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Tatiane Rodrigues da Silva Soares ◽  
Alessandro Augusto de Barros Façanha ◽  
Fernando Henrique Cardoso
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Private School ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Teaching Learning

Diante da atual realidade vivenciada pela sociedade em face de Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TIC) e das possibilidades favoráveis que essas oferecem ao processo de ensino aprendizagem, visto alguns documentos como os Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais (PCN), que regem a Educação Básica, indicarem as TIC como ferramentas eficazes no processo de ensino aprendizagem, surgiu a problemática de tentar entender porque as tão difundidas TIC não são devidamente utilizadas para fins educacionais, em função da aprendizagem dos alunos como poderiam ser. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi investigar a percepção de professores de Ciências acerca do conhecimento e das possibilidades didáticas das TIC na educação. Nesse contexto, a pesquisa compreende um estudo de caso, em que foi observado o perfil do professor de Ciências do Ensino Fundamental e sua prática docente, os sujeitos foram professores do Ensino Fundamental II de uma escola da rede privada. A coleta de dados foi feita através de entrevistas com questionários abertos, os dados foram tabulados e agrupados em quatro categorias de análise. Essas categorias sugiram a partir da leitura das entrevistas, em que  foi feita uma saturação dos conceitos chave existentes nos depoimentos, de forma que as questões levantadas sugeriam uma forma particular de organização das informações obtidas durante o processo de obtenção dos dados. Observou-se com esta pesquisa que se as TIC forem bem aplicadas podem atribuir uma significância ao processo de ensino aprendizagem, e que contribuem significantemente para a motivação e interesse pela disciplina de Ciências. Palavras-chave: Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação. Processo de Ensino-Aprendizagem. Formação do Professor. Novas Metodologias de Ensino. AbstractGiven the current reality experienced by society in the face of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and the favorable possibilities they offer to the teaching-learning process, since some documents such as the National Curricular Parameters (NCP), which rule  the  basic education, indicate ICT as Effective tools in the process of teaching learning, the problem of trying to understand why the widespread ICT are not properly used for educational purposes due to the students' learning as it could be arose. The objective of this research was to investigate the perception of science teachers about the knowledge and didactic possibilities of ICT in education. In this context, the research comprises a case study, where the profile of the elementary school science teacher and his or her  teaching practice were observed, the subjects were elementary school teachers II of a private school . Data collection was done through interviews with open questionnaires, data were tabulated and grouped into four categories of analysis. These categories suggest from the reading of the interviews, where a saturation of the key concepts in the statements was made, so that the questions raised suggested a particular way of organizing the information obtained during the process of obtaining the data. It was observed with this research that if the ICT are well applied they can assign a significance to the process of teaching learning, and that contribute significantly to the motivation and interest for the subject of sciences. Keywords: Information and Communication Technologies. Teaching and Learning Process. Teacher’s Training. New Teaching.

Challenges Posed by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for South African Higher Education Institutions

10.28945/2679 ◽  
2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
ME Herselman ◽  
HR Hay
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Revolutionary Change ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Teaching Learning

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are the major driving forces of globalised and knowledge-based societies of a new world era. They will have a profound impact on teaching and learning for two decades to come. The revolutionary change which is taking place in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), has dramatic effects on the way universities carry out their functions of teaching, learning and research, particularly on the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge. These developments pose unprecedented challenges to higher education institutions (HEIs) in developing countries particular in South Africa as South Africa is viewed as the leading country on the continent.

scholarly journals Audience Response Software as a Learning Tool in University Courses

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 350
Author(s):  
Ana María Díez-Pascual ◽  
María Pilar García García Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Audience Response ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Questions And Answers ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Teaching Learning

The use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has become a fundamental tool in all areas of today’s society, including higher education. Lessons cannot be envisaged without the use of tools such as computers, tablets or mobile devices. Many lecturers use audience response systems (ARS) to keep their classes engaged. ARS software allows teachers to interact with students via polls, text responses, or multiple-choice questions displayed via their mobile devices. A new example of the use of this type of devices in education is gamification, a technique that uses a set of activities with ludic character as a learning methodology in order to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and competences. One of the most used gamification tools is Kahoot!, a free learning application based on a mixture of game and creativity, which encourages attention and participation of students through questions and answers formulated by the teacher and designed in a way that students respond via their mobile phones. This paper examines the use of Kahoot! in a subject belonging to the chemistry area. In order to assess the benefits of this tool, it was tested in a group of students to review the knowledge and skills acquired during the theoretical lessons prior to the exams, and the academic results were compared with those of a control group of students who did not use the tool. The results demonstrate that the use of Kahoot! led to an improvement in the teaching–learning process of the students and a noteworthy rise in their marks, and that its positive effects rise with increasing the frequency of use of this didactic tool.

From digital citizen to digital professional

Kybernetes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (7) ◽  
pp. 1463-1477
Author(s):  
Olga Marino ◽  
Jaime Andres Gutierrez ◽  
Sandra Aguirre
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Innovative Strategy ◽  
Global Issues ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Teaching Learning

Purpose This paper aims to propose and evaluate a pedagogically sound and innovative strategy to teach a higher education course that prepares future professionals to intelligently use information and communication technologies (ICTs) in their personal and professional lives. Design/methodology/approach The conceptual framework used for the design of the course was the socio-constructivism and activity theories. The implementation of the course was evaluated using the intrinsic case study methodology by including several instruments. Findings The pedagogical strategy proposed proved to be sound, as the evaluation showed that students were able to describe, use and propose innovative uses of a wide range of cutting-edge technologies in their both everyday lives and professional settings; they also had the skills to analyse the opportunities and challenges that these presented. Moreover, students liked this innovative way of learning and ended with a positive attitude towards ICT. Originality/value Although several courses prepare students to be digital citizens or use ICT to enhance the teaching-learning process, millennials are ill prepared to use cutting-edge technologies in an innovative, responsible and critical way in their future professions. The course that was designed is original in that it goes beyond preparing digital citizens to prepare professionals in any domain to use ICT in an informed and responsible way. Moreover, it is a documented, successful example of an undergraduate universal course in a highly important current society dimension. The authors believe that its pedagogical proposal could be transferred to courses dealing with other global issues such as the environment, economy and peace.

scholarly journals An Effective Practice of ICT Tools in Higher Education to Improve the Teaching Learning Process

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (06) ◽  
pp. 940-960
Author(s):  
Dr. Kendaganna Swamy S ◽  
◽  
Shaila H Kopal ◽  
Sushmitha N ◽  
Shruthi P ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Internet In Education ◽  
Teaching Learning

Education is a process that simplifies learning. It should be a continuous process in one’s life to attain success. Over the decades, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have gradually begun to play a very important role in education, with their usage in education is growing worldwide continuously. These methods allow access to information through the internet. In education, ICT is the method of teaching that uses information and communication technology to support, improve and optimize the transfer of information, in turn leading to the invention of smart education. This improves the quality of teaching, the learning process of students and ultimately facilitates e-learning. It is commonly believed that technology can empower educators and students, making substantial contributions to knowledge and achievement. This paper gives an insight into the various tools that help instructors to develop online course content using Learning Management System tools. These tools allow the instructors to conduct online classes from any location using tutor tools and desktop recording tools to record screen output for further use. The instructor can assess the students in their course using assessment tools and can also enhance teaching methods using innovative teaching tools. The paper also throws limelight on the feedback taken by the faculty as well as the students about the usage of various tools in higher education which helps in analyzing the best suitable tools.

scholarly journals CONTEMPORARY TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 802-806 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teodor Savov ◽  
Valentina Terzieva ◽  
Katia Todorova ◽  
Petia Kademova-Katzarova
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Instructional Process ◽  
Innovative Learning ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Almost All ◽  
And Control

The information and communication technologies (ICT) have penetrated into almost all areas of human life. They have a dual impact on education – increase learning efficiency and train students actively to use innovations. We assess this impact by examining teachers’ experience with innovative tools in Bulgarian schools. In an anonymous online survey, we investigate their opinions on the issues related to technology integration in contemporary classrooms. The research shows that educators appreciate the benefits of technology implementation in the teaching-learning process, but they need a single structured system encompassing all technological resources and tools. This work proposes a conception for a smart classroom – an innovative learning environment that can establish and control suitable conditions for education as well as to impact the instructional process directly.

scholarly journals Alternative Teaching Methodology in Marine Engineering Courses: employing TIC & CFD Tools

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
José E. Gutiérrez ◽  
Blas Zamora ◽  
Jerónimo A. Esteve
Keyword(s):  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Hydrodynamic Resistance ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Alternative Teaching ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Marine Engineering ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Naval Engineering

An alternative teaching-learning methodology for the subject "Hydrodynamic, Resistance and Propulsion" in Degrees concerned with NAval Engineering, is presented. The goal of the pedagogical approach is the acquirement of appropiate skills related to the ability of analyzing and designing different types of ships. The blended learning concept is employed, including the supervised learnin as key ingredient. The roles of both Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), as educational tuools, are some specific features of the methodology. A pedagocial method that involves project based learning, using CFD, is applied. The evaluation of the student satisfaction is conducted by questionaries.

scholarly journals Use of ICT to Enhance the Learning Process in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 97-102
Author(s):  
Chetlal Prasad ◽  
Pushpa Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Communications Technology ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Teaching Learning

ICTs in Education refers to the development of information and communications technology specifically for teaching/learning purposes, while the ICTs in education involves the adoption of general components of information and communication technologies in the teaching learning process. The National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NME-ICT), launched in 2009 by the Central Government. Let’s see how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) evolved the Higher Education system: The role of ICT in higher education, what students learn, The role of ICT in Higher Education, how Students Learn, The role of ICT in Higher Education, when students learn, The role of ICT in higher education, where students learn. Online courses, development of e-content, e-learning, digital libraries, online encyclopaedias, journals, and books would promote learning and make knowledge available to all irrespective of the distance or location or financial resources. Government intervention is necessary so that ICT can be made successful in higher education. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has the proven power to change the world. This acronym refers to the merging of audiovisual and telephone networks with the computer single unified system of cabling.

scholarly journals Conceptions of science teachers about the use of ICT in teaching practice

2019 ◽  
pp. 58-71
Author(s):  
Maria Inês Ribas Rodrigues ◽  
Ludmylla Ribeiro Dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
School Science ◽  
Information And Communication

This qualitative study was carried out in two public schools located in the city of São Paulo, SP, Brazil, and involved two primary school science teachers (one from each school). Its objective was to discuss the relevance of continuing education of Science teachers with the emphasis on the use of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) in their teaching practice, the challenges faced by the insertion of these technological resources in the school environment, and improvements in school facilities. These aspects guide the need for training that prepares the teacher to deal with this type of situation. Data collection was done through the application of two interviews, at different moments of the research. These results were presented at an international event, Enseñanza de las Ciencias 2017, and we were able to observe the difference of realities between the science education in developed countries and noted the relevance of discussing this topic in the context of science teaching in Brazil.   Keywords: Teaching practice; Challenges in Science Education; Information and Communication Technologies.

Current and Future Trends in Higher Education Learning

2015 ◽  
pp. 277-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Holz-Clause ◽  
Dileepkumar Guntuku ◽  
Vikram Koundinya ◽  
Reginald Clause ◽  
Kanika Singh
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Future Trend ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Methods Of Learning ◽  
Teaching Learning

Emerging educational practices and growing demand from education researchers and learners appear to be driving a shift toward the learner and context-centered teaching approach. Higher education is transitioning delivery from a predominantly teacher-centered mode to a non-traditional learner-oriented one. This change is being primarily facilitated by the advent of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in curriculum design and delivery ushering online learning. In this chapter, we discuss the current and future trends in higher education for curriculum design and delivery using online learning. We present Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) as an online teaching-learning future trend that can help provide educational access to millions of students geographically situated all over the world. We share a case study from India, highlighting the initiatives in the field of higher education and course delivery with the use of ICTs and the changes in methods of learning-content delivery. The advantages and challenges associated with MOOCs are also discussed.

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