Nepal is a bit behind in using the modern technology. People of rural areas do not access to the computers and they know very less about them, while the people of urban areas who have access seem busy in chatting with the opposite sex rather than using computers for earning knowledge. It is said that educators do not use computers because they may be unfamiliar with the technology and those who are familiar with them have fear that they may not control them properly. Still many are depended on paper and pen for every simple to complex deeds.
It is no doubt that computers may bring varieties in the language classroom if it is used properly. Learners can learn language with fun. They can have rigorous practice as they do not have to be worried about making mistakes, as fear of making mistakes is the main cause that they hesitate to practice the target language in real situation. Students can practice their work in their free times. In the similar way they can test their answers themselves immediately. It encourages the learners to be the active learner and risk taker. In short, students are able to learn many things better and more quickly than in a traditional classroom setting.
Computers are not only helping students, they can also be helpful tool for the language teachers, which can save time, effort, and search reference materials. In searching of reference materials, teaching language websites and blogs have an important role. We can find anything we want in google and other search engines. For me too, creating a blog and being a part of google search is a matter of proud. In the beginning, I used to write on face book and now I am writing on my own blog is something that I had never expected. The all credit goes to the UO AEI, Winter 2013: Webskills. I am proud to post my first blog.....
Aparna
www.aparna.com.np
It is no doubt that computers may bring varieties in the language classroom if it is used properly. Learners can learn language with fun. They can have rigorous practice as they do not have to be worried about making mistakes, as fear of making mistakes is the main cause that they hesitate to practice the target language in real situation. Students can practice their work in their free times. In the similar way they can test their answers themselves immediately. It encourages the learners to be the active learner and risk taker. In short, students are able to learn many things better and more quickly than in a traditional classroom setting.
Aparna
www.aparna.com.np
Dear Aparna,
ReplyDeleteI am very happy to meet you and other people from all around the world. It is really a big experience for me to hear the stories about my coursemates coming from different environments. I should also congratulate you because of your very nice blog. It is hard to belive that it is your first:) Putting a picture is also a good idea and it tells us about you and your students. I also agree with your idea about the computers as being a "helpful tool for the language teachers, which can save time, effort, and search reference materials". Although our students might find it difficult to use or to access to web tools, we, as teachers, are there to share our own experiences with our students. I belive that it is part of our job.
Best,
Hülya
Thanks Hulya for a beautiful comment...
ReplyDeleteHi Aparna!
ReplyDeleteI'm proud to tell you that your firs blog is a wonderfull oone with nice picture illustrating your words.
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Thanks Yvitude
ReplyDeleteHello Aparna,
ReplyDeleteI like your blog, especially the design and your profile. You have a pretty face and I'm sure you have a pretty mind, a pretty heart and a beautiful soul as the quotation in your profile says. Every teacher should possess these spiritual things to be able to understand and encourage their students. Some people say a computer has no soul. It's true. But this computer project helped me to know so many nice people around the world and to see their beautiful souls.
Thank you so much Tatsiana..
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