Man in the Iron Man

Dear reader,

Much have been advertised about use of technology in teaching. After with the use of videos, games, simulations and even online textbooks, it seems that the teacher's job should be getting easier. In fact, one of my friends suggested that a simple CD would replace the role of a teacher in the future.

However, it misses out two important points:
1) Personality of the teacher
If we take lessons as purely impersonal, then maybe the teacher is not that important. While it is possible to learn without a teacher, we must remember that a teacher brings more interactivity than a book or a computer programme can hope to accomplish.

2) School is purely an academic exercise
Furthermore, learning is not purely academic. Let us not forget about the group projects, social interactions and the friendship that school brings.

Conclusion
Often we focus too much on the tools of the teacher, but fail to realise there is a "man behind the Iron Man". Let's not forget to inject our character in our lessons.

Iron in the Iron Man

Dear reader,

The use of technology has changed the way we teach. By simply connecting to the internet in the classroom, I can show students various topics I would have difficulty explaining. Imagine explaining the colour lilac to the students without being able to display it on the projection screen.

Technology can also help enhance the lesson through the use of graphics and summaries. For instance, the youtube channel Crash Course has excellent introductions to biology, history and economics.

So here are simple ways to make your lessons entertaining:

1) Videos from youtube

2) Simulations from PHET

3) Games from Science channel/Kongregate

That's all I have for now.