
Uvani Fernando
B.E - Computer Science
Head of Department & Digital Lead - The Millennium School, Dubai
GEMS Education.
United Arab Emirates - Dubai

"Knowledge is acquired information that changes rapidly in conjunction with our experiences.
Therefore, learning is a continual process and it enables students to make sense of the world."
As a teacher, I will endeavor to incorporate ICT into my planning.
I believe that using ICT is not an option but a necessary part of school planning in order for our student to become valued members of society.
What I believe about learning
I believe that learning can occur at any time and any where; therefore learning is not restricted to classroom experiences. All people have the ability to learn, however, learning develops at different rates and different ways due to a variety of reasons along a developmental sequences.
It is my belief that encouraging students to investigate real life problems while working collaboratively within a group will allow a higher level of thinking to take place.
What I believe about teaching
All children need confidence, self-motivation and engagement to participate in the learning process. For this reason, teachers should begin with what each student already knows in order to develop a teaching program.Students should be given opportunities to solve problems, become risk-takers and independent learners.As teachers we should provide a range of stimulating and challenging learning experiences, resources and teaching strategies in order for students to construct their own knowledge from their own experiences.
Digital technologies in teaching and learning
I believe that using digital technologies are vital to the role of learning and teaching as they:
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Promote student motivation and engagement within lessons
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Provide opportunities for students to access information from a variety of digital sources
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Cater to different learning styles
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Provide real life contexts that are connected to the outside world
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Enable students to take risks through investigations to explore new ideas and knowledge
Reflection in teaching practice
I believe that by integrating ICT into units of work, teachers are able to provide individualized and relevant learning . It also assists us as educators to provide a more purposeful and meaningful curriculum. Students respond positively to digital tasks and tend to achieve better outcomes as they are motivated by technology.