Impact of Technology Tools used in the Teaching and Learning Process

 The impact of the various technology tools you encounter on the teaching and learning process

 As Business Educator I had to research software’s that were compatible with the content that I teach. This was important for me because it enables me to effectively and efficiently engage my students both on the online platform and in the face to face instructions environment. This made my lessons more interactive and engaging for my learners. I explored the uses of many software tools such as Microsoft excel, PowerPoint, Google Classroom, Google Docs, and YouTube videos to make my lesson more attractive and engaging for my students.

The use of power point and videos has immensely increased the engagement of my learners, my lesson plans has also improved greatly, and it allows for me to facilitate personalized learning for my learners. These tools allows me development skills and abilities that are vital for the 21st-century. Students love to watch videos on YouTube. The used of videos from YouTube help students to learn complex concepts but also helps them improve listening skills.

The use of Google docs allows me to create materials, assignment and projects for my learners and streamline access to students.  Students who are a part of my class are able to access, edit and collaboration when they are given task and assignment in groups to complete. Google docs allow me as a teachers to monitor each student’s development, improvements and provide feedback in real time. This allow one or two students can no longer carry the majority of the workload for the entire group.

The use of Google classroom allows me organize class activities, materials and keep records of my students. I was able to facilitate differentiation in my lessons and assigned task to learners whether it is individually, in groups or class in entirety.  It also allows me as a teacher to manage my classes better as it give me options during live session to mute or remove students are disruptive during class time. Using the Google apps allows me to save time normally used to mark papers and as I am able to use the grading software.                                                         

Using the tools identified does come with some challenges. Some of the challenges includes not been able to access the benefits of the technology tools without the use of internet and a device. The use of these tools does not fully protect against students cheating when they the tools are used to administer test.                                                   

Overall the integration of technology allows me to make teaching more meaningful, it enhances the 

 teaching and learning experience.