The Manila Times

Inevitable matters

- SOCORRO A. JACOB TEACHER- III QUIRINO GENERAL HIGH SCHOOL

WE live in a world where possibil to the spread of high-tech gadgets and the use of social media. This is the situation that every individual is now experienci­ng and one needs to accept these trends that are brought about by these new ideas in life.

The classroom is one of the most benefited by the proliferat­ion of the new trends caused by the use of these technologi­es. Books, papers, projects and even the simplest thing that we usually see in a classroom have changed. No more browsing of those dusty and tattered pages. No more papers inside the bags. No more bulky projects piled at the corners which are covered with dust and webs. There is a total change in the place where we have learned the basics of living.

Students need not carry bulky books because informatio­n is now available online. They can have what they need with just one click. They can get needed facts from different sources, which broadens their knowledge and results in a better and meaningful learning that they can use in their daily undertakin­gs.

With the advent of technology in the classroom, interactiv­e activities are of great help in order to catch the interest of the learners. Catching learners’ interest is vital in achieving the goals of the teaching and learning process that is to equip every learner with the necessary skills that will make them prepared before they enter the their schooling. Technology makes our works easier and faster. The goal of every teacher in the classroom is to make every learner perform better. Proper use of these technologi­cal gad the bright future of our students. As an instrument in moulding better citizens of our country, take the on challenge to embrace changes that may help realize the goals of our chosen profession.

To be an effective teacher is to accept the change in the classroom. Groom ourselves with the proper strategies, new ways of teaching in order to have a better and meaningful teaching and learning process where students can learn while enjoying. Advancemen­ts in the classrooms brought by these technologi­es are inevitable matters.

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