KWLQ (Session 1 + 2)

Hey people I'll be sharing my thoughts and views for the past two sessions. (Mainly what I've Learnt. LOL)

Session 1
K (What I already KNOW): Prior to the first ICT session, I knew ICT would involve learning and technology. I had Powerpoint, search engines and email in my mind. Afterall, practically all my ex-teachers used Powerpoint and call it technology-based lesson .
W (What I WANT to know): What is ICT exactly?
L (What i LEARNT): ICT is vey much about communication rather than technology alone. Thus Powerpoint is NOT ICT as it is very teacher centered. ICT should allow meaningful learning and and there are several kinds of meaningful learning.
Q (QUESTIONS I have): How then can ICT be integrated to each of the meaningful learning framework: Authentic, Intentional,Active, Constructive, Collaborative and ensure that it can be applied to all levels? (esp the lower primary where learning can be so interactive and fun)


Session 2
K (What I already KNOW): Self-directed learning and Collaborative Learning are two different types of learning.
W (What I WANT to know): How useful is ICT in these types of learning and how can one integrate ICT into learning. Since there so many types of ICT, which one is suitable for which type of learning?
L (What i LEARNT): SDL- individual learning takes place, using his/her own effort (personal gain)
CL- Unlike SDL, CL involves interaction amongst people. This is when they come together to share/critique or add on the information they require as a group. Basically everyone gains from CL. Also, there are certain aspects where SDL and CL overlaps. The activities that we had done in Session 2 incorporated SDL and CL. (From reading the PPT slides alone to the discussion done with our group members). It is an authentic form of meaningful learning as we experienced what we have learned (SDL-reading PPT slides/CL- discussion with group members). It is also a meaningful session as several aspects of the meaningful learning framework had been covered. (Authentic, collaborative etc)
Q (QUESTIONS I have): None at the moment =)

Peace out,
Shikin T.