Stephan Bax argues that, "Our aim should be to attain a state of `normalisation' in which the technology is invisible and truly integrated"
Bax's article calls to normalisation in which we use technology in our daily life. In this article, Bax suggested changes and proposed means of achieving normalizations. He suggested that changes must be done to size, shape ,and position of the classroom computer. Also, he suggested that teachers' and learners' attitudes ,approach, and practice have to be changed. Finally, he said that syllabuses need to be changed.
Bax proposed means of achieving normalization, such as focusing on the need to more ethnographic studies of the teachers' and learners' environment to show the factors that limit the process of normalisation. Also, he focused on the need of recognizing the obstacles to normalisation and the ways of overcoming these obstacles.
My country,KSA, is one of the developed countries. I believe in our abilities to achieve normalisation in our Saudi context. In fact, the Saudi education depends on the traditional way of teaching, but there are schools which use technology in daily life. Normalisation can be achieved if the teachers improve themselves in learning technology. Also, teachers as well as students have to use computers throughout the lesson. For example, teachers need to explain the lesson in a modern way such as using PowerPoint. So, students and teachers have to be encouraged to use technology and the result will be amazing. They will use technology as a normal and usual thing. As a result, normalisation in which the technology is invisible and truly integrated will be achieved. In conclusion,normalisation could be applied to our Saudi context.
Hi Nouf ,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that Saudi can apply normalisation. But teachers should be improved their skills in technology to make students use it usefully in their learning.
hi Nova,
ReplyDeleteit is an interesting post , as you write normalisation can be achieved if the teachers improve themselves in learning technology, also I think the ministry of education has to work hard to achieved the normalization...
Hi noufa
ReplyDeleteyou have a nice blog, i hope to enjoy with your blog. and about normalisation can be achieved if the teachers improve themselves in learning technology you are right nouf but not only depends on the teachers but also to develop the technology itself if it is of high efficiency .
Dear Nouf,
ReplyDeleteSaudi Arabia is a developing country, but it is a rich one. Thus, the infrastructure could be easily established. Also, as you can notice, students in KSA have technology between their hands all the time.Computers are available in each and every place around us. Students must be aware to use it, not only as an aid to complete tasks in their daily lives, but also as a part of their learning. Thus, the burden is not only on the teachers; shoulder, nevertheless, on the shoulders of whoever is involved.
Great reflection and rich language used. Thanks.
Dr. Hala