Animation as ICT tool

 5. Animation 

Animation is one of the valuable resources in classroom teaching and learning. Animation not only help us to demonstrate the understanding of concepts we are creating the animations but the finished works can be uploaded to an online learning space and the works can be reviewed by other learners.   Animation in education makes use of visuals for learning. It presents abstract concepts through visuals to provide learners a clear picture of the lesson. For instance, educators can make use of animation to teach cell biology in science class. Learners can get a fair idea of the structure of a cell through an animated video. Furthermore, the learners can also learn the functions of various organs in the body through such videos. 

Animated videos are short and cover only relevant content which help us concentrate more in the class. Consequently, it is helping us to develop skills and knowledge through short visual representations. Animation in education is all about interactive learning. It incorporates various learning styles in one. When we are indulge in the enriching visuals, we are able to participate in the learning process. Animation in education is a combination of entertainment and learning. Animated Learning videos cover complex topics with easy-to-understand visuals.  as a learner we love to spend most of our time watching short, entertaining videos. so, most of the learners will  prefer a short informative video for learning rather than attending a lecture.  Therefore we get immersed in the learning experience and can easily retain the lessons.

  

Movement instruments can be a important asset in your classroom. Not as it were will understudies illustrate their understanding of concepts  but the wrapped up item can at that point be transferred to a web learning space. This gives an authentic audience for understudy work conjointly gives openings for understudies to study / survey work by other students. instruments can be a important asset in your classroom. Not as it were will understudies web learning space. This gives an authentic audience for understudy work conjointly gives opening

s for understudies to study / survey work by other students.

Google docs

 4. Google docs 

Google docs is another ICT tool that provides us the facility of working on the same document at the same time. Students and teachers can use Google docs to organize homework, assignments and classwork.  google docs allows several people to collaborate on a document at the same time. Students can collaborate on documents while developing and/ or editing them online. Using google docs, multiple people can work at the same time, we  can see people's changes as they make them, and every changed is saved automatically.  

Google docs has lots of benefits for the users as follows:

1. Create and edit documents

Just like Microsoft Word desktop application, we using Google docs we can create, edit documents easily. Also we can use google docs to draft article, an e-book, or a book.

2. Work with team members simultaneously

We can collaborate with a real-time editor. For example, suppose we are writing an article for publication and need assistance with editing and proofreading. So we can invite your editor to join Google Docs and change the phrases or content.

Not only that, but if we are constructing a form or a word and are having trouble executing particular paragraphs, styling, or technical aspects, we may enlist the support of our team members.

3. Share with anyone

We don't need to send an email with the document attached and we don't need to print. We can send our file to anyone using his or her email address.

Integration of ICT in academic and personal life

 3. Virtual Learning Environment

During situation like during the Covid Pandemic, ICT is playing a very important role in teaching and learning specially for college students and school students. Students can make use of website(VLE) to access to materials uploaded by the respective tutors. We are able to get important announcement and can also view our semester results, assignments can be summited  through VLE.  We can also go through exam timetable and term plan of all the modules.  

Any child with access to a computer and a stable internet connection can participate in virtual classrooms. No matter how limited their mobility is, they can access a virtual classroom and begin studying. Furthermore, course materials for online course can be accessible at any time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, via the Internet. 

Another advantage of virtual classroom learning environments is that it allow youngsters to form friendships with other children who share similar interests. They can then work together on projects and discuss ideas. This can also help them improve their teamwork abilities. Kids can learn new tech skills and become more skilled with the keyboard and programs by being on a computer during virtual courses. Furthermore, as more firms transition to virtual teams, knowing how to interact and learn remotely might be a huge asset in the future. 

Using ICT tools in teaching and learning

 Information and Communication Technology(ICT) refers to all communication technologies, including the internet, wireless network cellphone, computers, software, video conferencing, social networking and other media application and services. Information and Communication Technology(ICT) in education is the mode of education that use information and technology to support, enhance, optimize the delivery of information. So the ICT tools are devices and objects used in information and communication technology. 

So now I am g oing to share about some of the ICT tools that is we use in personal and academic life:

1.  PowerPoint presentation

PowerPoint presentation is one of the ICT tools that we use in personal and academic life. I would say that Power point presentation is very useful in teaching and learning process. As a university student whenever we are asked to do group activities or individual activities, using Power pint presentation to present our work makes it more understandable since the information is presented  in multiple ways through the projection of video, images and music. PowerPoint is widely used as a teaching and learning tool in classrooms. Using PowerPoint presentation in class has lots of benefits to the learners as well as for teachers.

It is commonly known, and research studies proved that pictures have a greater impact than text. When we  study with visual aids, it is much easier for us to remember material. Pictures, graphs, diagrams, and bullet points are common components of a PowerPoint presentation. It improves the memory ability. It also aids us in recalling material for a lengthy period of time. A PowerPoint presentation helps us to learn more. Simultaneously, it helps teachers in  teaching and better delivery of the knowledge. 

PowerPoint helps in presenting information in a multimodal approach by projecting color, images, and video for the visual mode; sound and music for the auditory mode; text and writing prompts for the reading/writing mode; and interactive slides that ask students to do something, such as a group or class activity in which students practice concepts, for the kinesthetic mode. We are able to learn new information faster by using different typefaces, visual effects, and highlighting.  For all learners, providing knowledge in many modalities aids comprehension and memory. Providing information in multiple modalities helps in improving comprehension and remembering for all students as it helps to engage most of our senses.

PowerPoint saves time and effort since it is simple to alter or modify a presentation once it has been generated. PowerPoint is lightweight and easy to share with students and coworkers. PowerPoint can handle video, audio, pictures, and other types of multimedia.

2. laptops

One of the ICT tools that we use for personal and academic life is laptop. Laptop plays very important role in our learning, for educational purpose, we use laptop to do assignments, prepare presentations, share notes, and work with groups on projects. We can use laptop to work on assignments anytime and anywhere.  Laptops with internet connection encourages learning and keeps us abreast of whole world news.

Taking notes by hand is time-consuming and physically demanding. Laptops allow us to type notes immediately into a document. Electronic note-taking is both faster and more flexible than paper-based note-taking. We can use digital note taking to automatically index and organize study materials, search for information quickly using keywords, and share notes with others. Unlike paper notes, which can be destroyed or lost, digital notes can be preserved and backed up to ensure they are not lost. Since the laptop is portable, notes can be accessed at any time and from any location.

Laptops helps students to type and print their work in short duration . Typing  in laptop speeds up the writing process, and word processing software includes capabilities that make it easier for pupils to modify their work. We are able to write on laptops instead of desktop computers at home, in the library, or during classwork time. 

Students' success depends on their ability to operate in groups. Laptops make our group work easier by allowing us to meet in any location, such as a library, a classroom, or at home, and access all of the materials we need, such as classroom notes, journal articles, online research, or software for creating videos, slide shows, or other presentation materials. We can effortlessly share files with one another wherever they have Internet access. 

One of the most significant advantages of laptops is that they enable us to access material from anywhere as long as we have access to the Internet. Getting an Internet connection is easier than ever before, with more establishments offering free Wi-Fi. Students can study anytime they choose, no matter where they are, because to this accessibility. More notes and instructional aids, such as educational programs and websites, can help students do better in the classroom.