Why technology is essential to the education of the 21st century?
To begin with, it is important to discuss what values of the 21st century education technology brings to the classroom environment, especially when learning Arabic; a language that takes more time and effort to progress than others do.
Technology improves the Arabic learning experience
Firstly, learning online can help convert the classroom experience from the classic teacher centered one into more of a student-centered practice given that students will be taking a more active role in their Arabic learning journey. This switch will have the teacher become more of a guide as the students engage with and tackle the day’s lesson. The most rewarding gesture for a teacher is seeing his/her students fully engaged! It is important to understand that integrating technology does not mean the replacement of an effective teacher; in other words, it is to carefully select a blend of instructional technologies and a fun modern approach with face-to-face communication.
Technology allows a new approach to education
Secondly technology provides both teachers and students with access to a selection of educational resources that motivate creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration.
- It promotes inclusion and the development of digital literacy skills.
- It extends learning beyond the text and classroom walls.
- It ultimately exposes students and teachers to the new online global communities.
Technology makes education accessible to everyone
Thirdly, there has always been and will always be different levels of students in one classroom and some with uniquely important Arabic learning needs; with the use of instructional technology and the implementation of distance learning, differentiated instruction can be made much easier. It can become more of a reality! Students are given a personalized education that meets them where they are, developmentally. For example, beginners in Arabic can start apprenticing important basic Arabic vocabulary and common phrases with a fun approach that will support them to improve at their unique pace to ultimately master the language. More students are able to benefit from this type of instruction. The use of technology also provides students access to very rich learning materials outside of the classroom.
Online Education equips students with highly demanded future skills
To finish it is important that while in school, students use tools that will organize them for their future academic and professional experiences which includes a blend of new and old tech. Integrating technology into the learning experience provides students with a set of skills to navigate through the variety of the online tools we have today as well as providing teachers with opportunities to educate students on the digital citizenship and the new challenges to academic integrity.
At KALIMA, we give each child an opportunity to shine on his/her own through distance learning, as videos, animations, audio and the internet help them communicate in a way that is relatable to them and supports them to achieve better results.
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