Tech-based class stressed
Speakers at a seminar yesterday stressed the extensive use of computer-based information and communication technology (ICT) in classrooms to change the conventional nature of learning and equip the new generation for global competition.
They voiced for applying innovative teaching approaches as the role of teachers, as shaped by the digital era, must be more of a guide.
The seminar, “Future classrooms: increasing learning achievements”, was held on the sidelines of the first day of a three-day “eASIA 2011 Conference and Exhibition” in the city's Bangabandhu International Conference Centre.
Bangladesh Computer Council, ICT Division of Ministry of Science and ICT and India's Centre for Science, Development and Media Studies jointly organised the conference.
Presenting her paper, Felicia Brown, APAC Education Programmes manager, Microsoft, Singapore, said teachers are taking the aid of technologies in classrooms globally and they must be provided with more innovative teaching approaches.
Soonwon Jung of Korea Education and Research Information Service, South Korea, suggested developing and utilising digital textbooks, introducing online classes and assessment systems and creating an environment conducive to learning.
Brac Education Centre Director Dr Shafiqul Islam chaired the session, where Ashutosh Chanda, director, Corporate Affairs, South Asia Intel, India; Prof Dr Mansor Fadzil, senior vice president, Open University of Malaysia; and Dr Deborah Wyburn, consultant, Teaching Quality Improvement in Secondary Education Project, Sri Lanka also spoke.
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