The use of new technologies is revolutionizing the school and for this reason it is necessary for everyone (both teachers and students) to learn everything they need about this area that so many excites. The New Technologies of Information and Knowledge are those that in abbreviated way are called ICT. Schools are beginning to have ICT as a fundamental part of the curriculum and that is, if students are to leave school prepared for society, the use of New Technologies is essential.
From the time children start primary school and until university, students must learn to use these very necessary resources to be able to function in today's society. The use of different techniques and strategies in new technologies is very necessary to be able to keep up with our society and culture. And the thing is that we are advancing at a dizzying pace and that also happens with ICT, that is why continuous training in this aspect is essential both for students and for all people.
ICTs are an increasingly important instrument and tool in educational institutions since they offer different ways of learning and teaching where students can learn in a more enjoyable way thanks to this versatile tool.
What are the basic knowledge of ICT?
The basic knowledge of ICT for learning is the use of basic computer tools and new technologies, learn how word processors, Internet browsers, e-mail work ... In other words, it is important to use the necessary instruments that are used in society on a daily basis because they have become essential tools.
New technologies in daily life
Nowadays, new technologies are in our lives from the moment we get up until we almost go to bed at night because we also use them as a fundamental communication and information tool between people. As if that were not enough, they appear in compulsory education, in professional education and also in university ... ICTs are everywhere and that is why we must learn them! For something we are the information society, or not?
Some objectives for learning ICT in schools
The objectives can be many and varied, and each school will have its own general and specific objectives for the use of ICT within the society where it is established, but it will have to be very clear to be able to develop good programs for students can learn it effectively. Even if some general objectives can be:
- Learn ICT with theoretical and practical knowledge
- Achieve good digital literacy in students
- Learn to use the computer and other technological systems
- Learn to use specific and general-purpose programs
- Acquire efficient ICT work habits
- Apply ICT as transversal content and instrument to work the subjects
As a benefit in teaching
ICT can also offer a lot thanks to the fact that it is a very versatile resource and will facilitate both the teaching and learning processes of each subject, motivating students to want to learn and be able to star in their study. as active learning rather than passive.
The integration of ICT in schools
Although each school will do it as it sees fit, what is certain is that the use of ICT will have to be reflected in the school's curriculum. Some ways to carry it out can be:
- In a specific way where the use of ICT is not done continuously.
- In a systematic way, using ICT in each subject studied in the subjects, taking advantage of the didactic resources available at all times.
- In an instrumental way for the study of each topic, that is, it will be studied through the use of ICT. Interactive ICT materials will be needed and activities and projects where ICT will be used as a resource for use so that new technologies are the protagonists will be clear in the curriculum. In this way, students will be able to learn the contents of the subject and ICT literacy.
This last point is the one that is most used in the school since the students enjoy a lot, they learn and a good environment for learning and collaboration is created.