FLTandELTthroughICT

  It´s surprising how long teachers have gone in terms of technology. If we go back to the previous century, it would be unthinkable to imagine the lessons as they are nowadays. Technological development around the world changed our lives significantly, including the school context. Our purpose from now on is to adapt and mold ourselves as much as we can. For the students this will be easier because they are digital natives, however, teachers´ roles should be redefined. My words for teachers that want to include technology in their lessons is that this path will not be easy, neither from one day to another, but it is worth it.  The universe of changes and improvements we can make through technology is unlimited and the benefits they bring to the classroom are a lot.  First of all, the motivation of the students. They are used to technology and they love spending time on computers, cellphones, etc., so teachers should take advantage of this in order to enhance the learni...

  The need to include technology in our lessons is out of discussion nowadays. The main problem teachers face when they have to plan the lessons, apart from choosing the content, is how to present it through technology.   There are two models that were designed to analyze the inclusion of technologies in the lessons. One of them is the TPCK – Technological pedagogical content knowledge. This one was designed by Mishra and Koehler and its main purpose is to reflect on the type of knowledge that teachers need to know in order to incorporate the TICS in the most convenient and effective way. As we know, managing technological devices, apps, blogs, etc. is very simple for students, however, when it comes to teachers it can be more difficult to learn how to use them and how to use them profitably. Moreover, there are other obstacles that teachers may face such as the costs, the access to the technology or the internet connection and the time that working with technology implies. ...