Wednesday, October 9, 2013

New tools in teaching: advantages and disadvantages.

I agree with Christine Bostoni who thinks that using websites and other computer devices make a real revolution in teaching. Our colleagues continue to discover new tools and methods of teaching through them. So virtual process of education might be a reality in some years. 

I have heard a lot that in a decade or two kids won't have to come to school because they will be able to study at home online using webcameras and other softwear. I have found a link that might be interesting for us: www.e-lecta.com/default.asp . It may be used both by individuals and groups while studying online. Playing computer games while studying makes fun and motivates learners of different ages to make progress.

On the other hand, I am not sure it is suitable for all people, especially for young kids. Firstly, they might ignore the online studies and do something different, for exapmle play computer games or chat. Secondly, they can addict to the sites and spend too much time online which is not so good for their health. Moreover, I think that computer cannot replace social interaction and real communication with peers and not only.

And what do you think?
Posted by Julia Koifman at

2 comments:

  1. sarah karimOctober 11, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    You are definetly right Julia! Looking back at the last 10 or 15 years comparing them to the present time, one thinks that not only schools will soon be replaced by online classes but teachers as well! But is this what we have invented technology for? I think we should controle it more. Let me second your point of view that kids need to interact with each others in schools, when they play, talk or even fight, this will help them to develop a future character as I believe because kids learn through behavior , they copy and add to what they learn at school but online they only copy and paste!
    Sarah

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  2. Eda UstunelOctober 13, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Thank you very much for sharing your ideas. I'd like to share a link of a software programme that I often use to prepare powerpoint slides for my teaching sessions and conference presentations. It is easy to use and it makes the slides look more professional in terms of design. The URL is: http://prezi.com

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