We have talked about ICT As a Tutee and As Mind Tool in the previous reflections. This is the time to talk about it as a Tutor.
ICT can serve learning process as a tutor in several ways and by providing students by:
1. Tutorial:
Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) programs are brilliant examples of computer based tutorials; where the software or a website explains all required content knowledge in details. In this way if a student misses any part due to absence or not concentrating well at the class, he could basically refer to the computer based tutorial. It is an essential tool for self studying. MOE in Bahrain provided teachers with CDs of ICDL tutorials. Teachers saved much time, energy and money by going through lessons and preparing for exams.
2. Drill & Practice:
There are many software programs which assist students to have a good practice on some certain issues. For example, Mathematics teachers should no more be worry about Multiplication tables! Students can use drill and practice programs and master them.
3. Simulation:
Learning some knowledge contents requires existence of the learner in certain environments. However, it is costly to move around to learn! Moreover, some faults during learning process are not acceptable in real life environments. Here is where simulation helps a lot. The learner works as if he is in the real environment. Pilot-candidates learn in a simulated airplane.
4. Games:
Students adore playing games. So let them learn through playing. Memorizing spelling of words through reading and writing is boring to most of students. However, they spend hours and hours playing Hangaroo.
Using ICT appropriately facilitates the learning process and makes it engaging.
