How to Effectively Utilize Technology in Learning.
Hello Steemian Folk!
I’m Samia Jannate from #Bangladesh.
I want to thank @shiftitamanna for arranging a beautiful contest. Through this contest, I share my own experiences with how technology I utilized for learning purposes.
Before 2017, I never used technology for learning purposes. When I got a chance at my university, I needed to solve many different problems. Sometimes I did some case study solving, and then I continuously used technology for my learning purposes.
In the present era, technology plays a crucial role for all the students. Also, it boosts my learning growth.
Let's come to the point. Now I explore the point that was mentioned in this contest.
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I access online platforms using my smartphone and computer. And you already know that YouTube is the biggest platform for us to learn new technology. Also, Google's website is on the same page as me.
When I became aware of something new about technology, I searched on the Google website and YouTube. You got your expected result from there.
Also, Facebook plays a vital role in learning new technology. Facebook bloggers/teachers share informative content or information that is helpful for me to learn about technology. I also enrolled in some courses in Coursera, Udemy, and SkillUp, where I can learn new skills and boost my performance.
Technology breaks down the barriers for Bangladeshi students and other professionals. You may know that in Bangladesh many educational institutions do not follow the practical learning process. Sometimes the teachers give us homework, but we have no idea how to solve this homework.
That time we search on Google, YouTube, and other platforms to access information about this topic.
Now, I share my experience on the pandemic situation:
During COVID-19, our university took a long vacation. All the Bangladeshi educational institutions stopped their offline teaching activities. Almost 1 year later, the government took some steps for us. And they declare that educational institutions will give classes through an online platform.
That time I’m also using Google Meet, Zoom, and Google Class Room. These tools are really helpful for us. Professor taking exams by utilizing Google Forms. In my MBA, I had a compulsory thesis paper course, so I also worked on my thesis paper. I’m using Grammarly, QuillBot, Copilot, Google Scholar, Microsoft Excel, and Google for writing my thesis paper.
Also, my father is learning agricultural benefits and procedures from using technology. So, as a learner, I can say that technology makes learning easier than traditional learning.
Many technologies can help to learn and make it more attractive, concerning, and also funny. I used most of the tools of technology that I should improve my learning. These technologies are
Learning app:
I want to be interested in learning different languages, so I installed Duolingo apps for learning Chinese and Korean languages. I also used the ELSA app free version to learn English. And I think all the language learners used this app. This app helped you to measure your learning progress.
Online Learning Platforms:
Coursera and Udemy are the best learning platforms for learning. Here a student finds different major-based courses from beginner to advanced level. Some courses are free, and some courses are paid.
Also, Skillshare, LinkedIn Learning, MasterClass, and Khan Academy are the best learning platforms for learners.
E-books and Audiobooks:
I never used this technology for learning purposes. But I know that it improves listening skills, and Audible offers a wide range of audiobooks that can make long texts easier to consume; you also don’t need to read the books. It saves your valuable time.
Interactive Whiteboards:
This platform allows professors and students to work together at the same time. This platform is used for brainstorming, sharing the problems, and finding solutions to collaborate with teachers and other members.Miro, OpenBoard, and Google Jamboard are useful tools for whiteboard learning.
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Video Conference:
At this time, all the learners are using video conference online tools to easily communicate with other people and discuss their problems. Zoom, Google Meet, GoToMeeting, and WebEx are used for video conferences.
Learning Management Systems (LMS):
Like Google Classroom used for LMS during the pandemic, also for extra classes taken by Google Classroom. Teachers uploaded material from this platform, and we shared our assignment here.
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Gamified Learning:
This learning makes it more enjoyable. Kahoot, Classcraft, EdApp, and Breakout EDU are the most common popular technologies for gamified learning.
I already said that technology plays an important role for learners. And it has lots of benefits so learners prefer the technology. So I share some key reasons to explain why technology is most important for learning.
Access Necessary Resources:
technology gives us access to unlimited articles, website blogs, and tutorial thesis papers that students and teachers, as well as other learners, can easily access.
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Boost Learning:
Suppose, I want to learn Korean, but in my city, there is no institution for Korean language learning. If I have technology access, I can learn this language anytime. So it helps me to boost my learning.
Collaboration and Help Future Career:
Technology helped me to communicate with other learners and also helped me to learn other digital skills. I solve problems by brainstorming through technology.
Remote and Flexible Learning:
Every learner can anytime access technologies. There is no barrier to accessing the platform. Now I’m using Microsoft Word for writing an article, so it's flexible and easy to use.
Conclusion
I just say that technology is not just a tool; it improves our learning and helps us gain new knowledge. Through the technology, we access various resources and receive feedback on our learning. I suggest all the students like me utilize technologies for learning purposes. It boosts your learning performance.
I would like to invite @junaidahmed @xfakenews @shantoislam to participate in this contest.
Thank you so much for your support!