.:: Math, ICT and me ::.

"Technology is an essential tool for learning mathematics in the 21st century"





Having a diploma in computer studies is definitely a privilege for me. Personally I have always enjoyed exploring computer softwares and my curiosity has led me to many learning experiences in the past. Naturally I am able to relate to children's interest in experimenting how a digital tool works especially a computer. Integrating current technology such as educational online games, interactive applets, and other programs of learning values to teach children is beneficial. I strongly believe that computers can be a great supplementary teaching and learning tool for young children. It doesn't matter which aspects of learning, be it language and literacy, mathematics or personal and social education, there are abundance of internet-related resources that educators can effectively utilize.

Interactive white boards or Smart boards are examples of technology most schools in Singapore are moving towards. Such advancement is encouraged to further support children in their holistic learning and development. At the current preschool where I am working, the interactive white boards are widely used for teaching, games, discussion and other sharing purposes with the children. The management encouraged the teachers in school to keep up with the current updates using the online courses conducted. I recognized the importance of support from the management in providing educators with professional development opportunities. In order to teach and work efficiently, staff do need such conducive and motivating environment. Other than that, I also believe that educators should be open-minded in embracing the fast-moving changes in the technology world and its significance of keeping up with that pace. We, educators, should realise by now that the children we are imparting knowledge to are the children of the 21st century in which external hardwares are considered part of their brain (memory).