Today's activity was using QR codes. I used to think that QR codes are unnecessary in our life but after this experience, I felt that it is an interesting way to educate and compliment children. Reading the article " Children's power for learning in the age of technology" made me reflect about my own teaching in preschool. As we were going through the article, I questioned if I were able to change my teachings to incorporate technology. I realised it was not an easy task for me to change the way I was teaching and viewing how children learn. However, we as educators need to admit and realised that technology is part of every child's life and therefore should also be an outlet to how they acquire knowledge. The idea of giving the power to the children scares many teachers including myself. We often say that learning should be self-directed but the power was never given to the children. With technology, children could be given the autonomy to learn at their own pace. With this, the biggest take-away I had from today's lesson is that teachers should be open to changes and not undervalue the power of technology.
Yes, Jing Xun. I too was surprised and am excited that QR codes can be use in the classroom to ignite's children's interest in learning. It also makes me ponder on my way of teaching and to be open in using technology whether is old or new to make learning interesting and fun for our children. All learners, whether it is children or adult will be engaged and eager to learn when the lesson is interesting and fun.
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