N EW ICT T OOLS IN E DUCATION C LASSROOM OF THE F UTURE P ROJECT Quijon, Kleven Lucksly A. University of the Cordilleras Baguio City C LASSROOM OF THE F UTURE P ROJECT To build an ideal classroom for the 21 st century To integrate multimedia environment into teacher education To test the efficiency of the newest ICT tools in education To develop curriculum materials for different ages and foster deep understanding and motivate students. I NNOVATIVE TEACHING, MULTIMEDIA IN EDUCATION Multimedia is the combination of various digital media types (e.g. images, sound, video, text) Use of multimedia applications as part of students required project. Make students from passive to active learners. B UILDING AN I DEAL C LASSROOM FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY Basic Factors: Mobility Home-like atmosphere Fostering learning environment The latest multimedia tools, which can foster teaching and learning. Example of tool, device, infrastructure Definition LaptopsA mobile computer that is operated with a battery away from power sources.. TabletPCsA small screen (12) laptop PC in which data may be directly entered onto the screen with a special pen. Gaming DevicesConsist of a gaming console (e.g. Gameboy) and games or a content delivery method. Content delivery methods PodcastsPodcasting is a method of publishing audio files via the Internet, allowing users to subscribe to a feed to receive new files automatically. Vodcasts Video on demand is the same concept as podcasting but with video files. BlogsA web-based journal or log book. WikisA Wiki or wiki is a website that allows users to add content, on an Internet forum, but also allows anyone to edit the content. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Enables transmission of voice across the Internet. Example: Skype Digital TVSimilar to analogue TV but has the capacity to deliver rich multimedia learning experiences. It enables interactivity. Other devices, concepts, and technologies Moblogs and Photoblogs A combination of the words blog and mobile. Digital CamerasFilm is stored digitally. ScannersEnable the digitisation of analogue content. Swarming (also called meetups) Example: learning swarms students come together for a learning event. Peer-to-peer Networking and Technologies A network that allows two or more computers to share resources. A DVANTAGES OF USING ICT IN LTP Positive impact on students performances in primary schools particularly in English language Rapid increase in performances in scores compared to those with lower level. Teacher s are more convinced that educational achievements of pupils are due to good ICT use A DVANTAGES OF USING ICT IN LTP ICT can change the lessons pace (G. Galea 2002) There are groundswells of interest of academic researches in how technological tools can enhance the quality of teaching and learning in schools, and so help learners to achieve better outcomes. (G. Galea 2002) A DVANTAGES OF USING ICT IN LTP ICT allow for a higher quality lessons through collaboration with teachers in planning and preparing resources (Ofsted, 2002). ICT also develop some writing skills: spelling, grammar, punctuation, editing and re-drafting (Lewin et al, 2000). A DVANTAGES OF USING ICT IN LTP New technologies encourage independent and active learning, and students responsibility for their own learning (Passey, 1999) Many students found learning in a technology- enhanced setting more stimulating and better than in a traditional classroom environment (Pedretti and Mayer-Smith 1998).