2 EMEGen research

Teachers are creative in using available ICTs for lesson planning and resources.

I was teaching a lesson on driverless cars in America. I downloaded a video about it on my phone and we watched it together. Students were very interested to see this video – the car is moving without a driver!

(English teacher)

In my school, internet and a projector are available. I connect the projector, and I show students the different industries, small ones and large ones, and the locations on the map. This is good, because I can’t transport students to see these in real life.

(Economics teacher)

I recommend students to learn English by using YouTube videos. I tell them to research a topic further on the internet.

(English teacher)

We live in the 21st century and we are surrounded by technologies. But here we have no equipment or laboratory. So, to demonstrate practical physics and chemistry, I could show videos or pictures that I find on the internet.

(Science teacher)

Teachers use digital technologies to find lesson ideas, resources, and videos or pictures that will inspire students and they use social media platforms to share information and resources.

Teachers will also often use their personal phones and laptops to supplement what is available in the school. For instance, if the school has a projector, teachers can connect their phones to it and show a video or image that they have downloaded.

Access to digital technologies is growing rapidly. ICTs offer many opportunities for school leaders, teachers and students.

With this in mind, now go to your activities.