Ntsoeleng Nyakallo 49086715 EDTC 112 CLASS PREP 4

TOPIC : DIGITAL TOOLS AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE 

The cost of technological instruments was one of the obstacle that students faced in adjusting to it. Instructors looking for technical resources to employ in their teaching careers made up the majority of the pupils. They made the choice to concentrate initially on free digital tools before turning to technologies that require subscription due to the rise in free digital tools. The use of free digital resources in the classroom has improved student engagement and facilitated the connection between academic study and professional vocations.

Students use digital textbooks and tools that feature interactive media and offer rapid response in place of opening bound textbooks during class. Although the material is the same as in textbook, the design and photo's are more dynamic. Teachers can create slides that has pictures, videos and that draws students to concentrate.

Technology gives teachers a tool to include everyone in learning that has applications in the real world. Teachers must make an effort to incorporate new technologies into classroom education even if it is challenging to keep up with rapidly evolving technology. Technology integration goes beyond being able to utilize a projector and give a power point presentation in class.

1. Use educational game apps to reinforce concepts: Teachers can find educational games that help reinforce specific concepts that students are learning. For example, there are math games that focus on eddition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

2. Encourage collaboration with apps: You can let students collaborate on projects in real time with collaboration apps like Google Docs, Trello and slack.

3. Use presentation software to create interactive lessons: There are many presentation software options you can use to create interactive lessons, such as Prezi and PowerPoint.

4. Track student progress with data gathering apps: Teachers can use data tracking apps to monitor student progress, gain insight into student learning styles and needs, and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.

Also by sharing students sharing digital resources or what they think it might work for them as class or from their own experiences, teachers can assess and reach digital resources and application software suitable for their content.

By incorporating technology into the classroom, teachers may help students develop their critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities. We urge educators to research new technology and innovative methods to employ digital tools to assist learning in classrooms. Many pupils have access to technology, particularly mobile technology, at home or at school. This technology can be used by educators to connect classroom instruction to practical applications. Students may maintain a schedule on their phones or tablets, read books on their smartphones, use portable tools like cameras, calculators . 

teachers can also use modern application such as assesments software to help see how well their students are doing , and what areas they might need to improve so the type of software is a good way to analyse each student on indivisual basis and find out their weak point and strong point