Many parents have realised that technology should be an integral part of a child’s education. Emerging technologies have changed the way we think, work or play. Parents know that their child needs to be able to understand the latest concepts of technology and grow as a skilled individual. Their main worry is integrating technology in the learning process. Today Technology has become a significant part of our lives and incorporating technology education in our child’s life has become necessary.
Beyond
the traditional classroom
Learning is best done under fun environment,
children learn more when they can touch, hear and see things up close. Using
technology in classrooms helps them understand the subject in more depth and
also ignites their interest in a particular field. Do it yourself exercises
help them learn and retain that learning for the long-term.
Practical
Learning
We should take learning beyond the classroom and
into real-world where students can understand the relevance of the subject. We
must demonstrate the significance of maths and science in real life. Learning
is much more fun if they learn it through real-life examples.
Sense
of Ownership
When you let children work on the latest technology
and give them project-based work, it gives them a sense of ownership. They feel
they have learnt and made something through their efforts. Their sense of
achievement through these practical experiences is at an all-time high.
Let
the child learn at his own pace
Every child is not alike, some are quick learners
and some are slow at the uptake. Hence, setting the same pace for both sets of
students is wrong. Facilitate self-paced learning where a child can learn and
experiment as per his understanding. Provide extra guidance to children who
need it. Learning at their own pace helps keep them interested and excited
about the project.
Let
kids Explore and learn
Exploration is the best way to learn, when you
discover things through your efforts it makes learning more interesting and
exciting. Meanwhile, the environment where children are working should be safe.
Teach them about internet safety and keep an eye out for them.
Study’s say that children learn best through play and investigation against the passive instruction being followed in schools in India. We should give children ample opportunity to explore and investigate, this helps build their STEM skills. Also through this, we make them active participants in their learning.
