Future of the Use of Technology in Education

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What I Have Learned
First of all, the course was invaluable to me, and hence there are some concepts and skills that border on cognition that I have mastered. Key among them is the provision of instructions to learners through various techniques. Such practices greatly assist students in acquiring a deeper understanding of the concepts taught in class. When offering instructions, I learnt that the students should be allowed to freely express their opinions since it enables the instructor to establish whether the concepts have been adequately understood. Besides that, I realized that one of the appropriate methods of dispensing knowledge is to integrate learners into the lesson and make them feel that they are part and parcel of the learning process. On that account, I also realized that another suitable pedagogical technique is to allow learners to engage in self-explanation since it assists them in comprehending concepts learnt. As the learners self-reflect, they integrate and compare new concepts with the previously learnt ones. Put differently, the learners can master concepts and interpret them from a broader perspective. In other words, learners who are allowed to participate in the learning process understand concepts much better than their counterparts who solely rely on teachers to avail the relevant content. Against such a backdrop, I realized that applying suitable instructional techniques stimulates the learner’s curiosity and enables them to develop an interest in the subject being taught. However, appropriate-teaching skills enhance the learner’s social and emotional skills.  
Other than that, I learnt three exciting techniques that I found fascinating since they assisted in devising different perspectives concerning teaching and learning. First, I realized that teachers need to give students individual attention since it helps them to self-regulate and monitor their knowledge. I, too, noticed that learners could only attain the desired instructional objectives if they control and regulate their cognitions, motivations, and social behaviors, as pointed out by Veenman (2017). In this technique, I noted with concern that learners need to set goals, use different methods to exercise control, and monitor their academic progress through reflection. In some aspects, it is a teaching approach that enables learners to transform their thoughts into functional academic skills through proper organization. 
Besides that, I acquired some knowledge of discussion-based instruction, which essentially entails engaging in meaningful conversations and exchanging ideas between students and instructors. A meaningful academic discussion enhances critical thinking and promotes learning, problem-solving, comprehension, and appreciation of literary discourse (Murphy et al., 2017). Put differently, discussions enhance a deeper understanding of concepts taught in class and the learners’ reading ability. It enables the learners to improve their writing and reading skills, consequently improving their academic performance. Such pedagogical skills promote the active participation of learners. Other than that, I established that tutoring i...