Activity

Opened: Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 9:25 PM
Due: Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 9:25 PM

Activity

In this activity, you will discuss concrete examples of where communication technologies could enhance school administration and teaching and learning.

 

  1. In pairs, discuss how each of the communication tools listed below might be implemented to aid communication with peers, students and parents. Suggest several scenarios for each audience and list some benefits of implementing the communication tool.

 

Communication Tool

Suggested Scenarios: Peers

Suggested Scenarios: Students

Suggested Scenarios: Parents

Benefits

E-mail

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instant Messaging and Video Calling
(e.g. Google Talk and

Skype)

 

 

 

 

Online Calendars

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Web Pages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Now discuss and list some potential barriers to effective communication that might exist in each of these situations.
  2. Share your ideas with the entire class in a tutor-led discussion.