Reflection on ICT Integration through google search and Video Clip.

Overview of the Lesson:

My lesson on the topic Connection in series in grade V on 22nd October 2019, started as usual by greeting the children, followed by regular meditation for a minute. As a recapitulation, I quickly asked few questions to relate the topic. Then, I introduced my lesson topic ‘Connection in Series’. To make children understand better about the connection, first I taught what is connections in electricity is, then I read the text and explained. After that I let children to read definition and related write ups present in the text. After that I asked children to browse google search to look for instructions to make connection in series using their smart phones which I have asked them to bring in group. Student did exactly what I wanted to do them. I also found out that ICT could create positive learning environment, plays vital role in enhancing curiosity, help to discover things by themselves and arouse their imagination. This helps students develop strong likeness in the subject. Here I have some photos showing students participation in learning through smart phones.

  (Children looking for instruction in the phone)            

 (I helped children to look for correct information)

I felt, it is good to have ICT integrated lesson in our teaching. It is very effective. We get full concentration from our students. Students learn better through ICT integration. By reading the instruction from the google search and the text book children made simple connection using bulb, wire, holder and cells.

                                  (Children making connections)                                       

(After making connection testing their connection)

After finished making the connection children tasted whether their connection works or not. Then they filled the table to find out which are conductor or insulator by using the things that are mentioned in the table. I also explained about how to fill the table after tasting with connection.

          

                          (Table to be fill by children)                                                                                 

 (Explaining how to fill the table)

Next activity was watching short clips on how does switch works and how to make connections in electricity. I have already downloaded the clips from you-tube and played through laptop since there are only 11 children in my class. This short video clip helped my children to understand more on connections and gained exposure too. This contributed in good learning outcome.

                                                           

  (Children watching the video clip)

Future Commitment:

In our teaching we have both positive and negative points. I whole heartedly accept those comments from my children and I will try my best to place central importance on these areas during my next teaching. I will further work hard on those positive points so that the quality of my teaching will be further enhanced. More importantly, I will stress on those weakness and try to rectify the problem. I will also focus more on the integration of ICT in planning of lesson according to the skills to be practiced.  Hope, I will be able to make every part of my lesson rich in delivering the required skills, so that end beneficial will be our learners. Another thing will be as per our school policy we are expected to teach at least few lessons in a year with ICT integration in our daily teaching and learning.  To this end I would definitely endeavor to explore and look for all possibility to integrate ICT in my lessons with appropriate and relevant tools. 

Thank You
By Tenzin Wangchuk
DE III A, 06160372