Technology in Teaching

Technology in Teaching

Introduction

The internet has made life easy for people living in today's world. It has enable faster and better communication, free flow of information and provided mankind with easier ways to socialize. The advent of social media such as Facebook and Twitter has allowed thousands of organizations to connect with their customers over the World Wide Web.

The world of teaching and schooling has also undergone serious changes since the advent of the internet. Teachers are now using online mediums such as interactive websites and online educational games to teach children about different fields and subjects. Educational websites enable teachers to come up with new, better and interactive ways to teach the children. As the children see it, it is new and 'funner' ways of studying (Wolfe, 2001).

Five educational websites that are really popular and used by teachers are:

Kubbu

Cool Math Site

No Time For Flash Cards

Tinker Lab

Human Blood Groups 2012 (iPad game)

Discussion

Kubbu

Kubbu is one of the best online learning tools available for teachers. It can be used to create educational activities, crossword puzzles, quizzes, online practice tests, revision papers and revision tests. Teachers can use it to create class pages and notes with a few clicks of the mouse, prepare activities that can be printed easily for distribution and it can also be used to check the knowledge of the students.

Tinker Lab

This is an art learning website aimed to improve the artistic skills of a child. It is the home to a huge collection of creativity-building artwork, science projects, craftwork projects and basic science experiments. This site can be used to enhance the artistic and scientific skills of students. It is easy to use and registration is a cheap one-time process.

No Time For Flash Cards

NTFFC is a website designed for infants and really young children. It has fun crafts, storybooks, ...