Starlitz

Date: 08 March, 2010

The 5 stars:

1. Md Suria bin Hj Karim (08B1042) 2. Shamtinah binti Hj Awg Matali (08B1037) 3. Elma Suryani binti Md Alihuddin (08B1039) 4. Ninesuzrinah binti Hanafi (08B1044) 5. Nurul Erna binti Hj Nawi (08B1047)

Question 1: In what way does ICT enhance learning and teaching?


 * ICT can support a range of needs, eg. pupils with difficulties in reading, writing, speaking or numeracy.
 * ICT is a facilitator,
 * Giving a level of support that will encourage them to concentrate on the content of learning without being limited by their special needs.
 * Technology should play a major role in teaching mathematics in the classroom. The technology had become a powerful tool in providing an interactive teaching and learning experiences to the students in which it can be used in the classrooms to enhance mathematics instruction. Furthermore, nowdays the students have already faciliate themselves with various forms of technology outside school.
 * It is very essential for teachers to provide and develop these meaningful learning experiences. Moreover, with the recent developments in computer technology, creative and innovative teaching tools have been created on the Internet and many virtual manipulative applets can be used especially in teaching fractions, measurement and so forth.
 * Some of the useful resources that can be used in teaching some of the topics are such as from the National Library of Manipulatives [],
 * NCTM electronic standard [],
 * NLVM CD ([]).
 * Some examples are:
 * [|www.standards.nctm.org/documents/eexamples/index.htm]
 * [|http://mason.gmu.edu/~mmankus/talks/nctm2000/nctmch00.htm]
 * []
 * [|www.ies.co.jp/math/java/geo/index.html]
 * [|www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00000592.shtml]
 * []

Question 2: How should you use a computer in the primary classroom setting?

In SPN 21, technology is important to use in teaching and learning so that it is in line with the rapid technological advancements and globalisation. It helps to enrich the educational experience.

There are many approaches teachers can apply technology in teaching Science and Maths. Few examples include: The use of technology, however, depends on teachers to choose the most appropriate way in delivering each lesson. Of course, there are few factors that need to be considered such as:
 * **Interactive White Board (IWB)** is usually used for demonstration and interactive exercises.
 * **Software program**, like //Microsoft Word//, is also available that helps pupils to create graphs easily and faster. //Microsoft Excel// can also be used to do basic mathematical operations activities such as Addition and Subtraction. Another software is //Kidpix//. There are varieties of activities can be done using this software such as insert shapes and colours.
 * To make the lesson more lively, **online games** are readily accessible from websites.
 * The use of **World-wide web (www.)** also helps in giving additional information and animated images so that pupils are able to understand better and visualize mathematical and Science concepts. In Science textbooks, website addresses are provided for further references of the topics. Therefore, teachers should encourage pupils to access the website during the lesson and on their own time.
 * In addition, some topics are provided with teaching tools, such as **CD-Rom**, where the //Powerpoint presentations// are ready to be used by teachers.
 * time - whether the lesson can be completed within the time allocated with the chosen technology,
 * teachers' confidence in using the chosen technology - ensure they are mastered in it,
 * prior preparation - whether the teacher can equip the pupils with needed technology and whether the chosen technology can meet the lesson objective.

Topic: **Conserving the environment**
**Both pictures were taken near the stream. Many rubbish were seen lying near it. By showing the pictures to the students, they will realize that it is important to keep the environment clean by disposing the rubbish properly**.

Subtopic : //Non-Flowering Plant//
Bird's Nest fern Bracken Fern