Engaged learning means learner must be interested, involved, committed, absorbed and loving what they are learning. They must have a passion for it, ask for it, want it, help invent it. They must be involved in everything because they love to be engaged.
Technology is a critical role-player in engaging
learners. It is not a secret how much time learners spend on social media. They
love to feel it and be a part of it all
the time and that is why we always find them busy face booking, tweeting,
watching movies, sending messages etc all their free time. Technology gives
them a chance to interact with others, a chance for a hands-on experience and
learners love to experience what they are learning.
Technology has its limitations too.
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It may be a distraction from school
work and class activities. Students watch videos, listen to music, send
messages and fail to concentrate on class activities. Others Face Book even
during a lesson.
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Others also listen to music as they
attend to their class work or school work and this is multitasking which is
disadvantageous as it reduces productivity, increases stress and lowers IQ.
Some times it is distractive especially when the students are not controlled. Thanks Margie
ReplyDeleteMarg that image is intriguing.
ReplyDeleteIt's true, multi tasking can increase their stress level which may not be good bearing in mind that there are already too many stressful factors in life.
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