Rise & Reflect

 In Unit 2, I learned about different ways of using technology and projects in teaching and learning. The first part was about lab-based learning, where classrooms are set up with technology to support lessons. I realized that such classrooms can make learning more interactive and interesting, but they also come with challenges like cost, maintenance, and lack of skills to use the devices. We also discussed and learned about problem-based learning (PBL). I found that the PBL process very engaging because it helps us and allows students to explore real problems and work together to solve them. I understood that in PBL, the teacher is more like a guide, while students take more responsibility for their own learning. This approach seems very effective in building critical thinking and teamwork skills. No matter what kind of problem we face, we can solve with the concept of problem-based learning (PBL).  The last topic was project-based learning. I learned that PBL projects are ...

Studying Unit 1 of my ICT module has been both enlightening and transformative. At first, I believed that ICT in Education simply referred to operating computers or using basic digital tools in classrooms. However, as I went deeper into the lessons, I discovered that ICT is actually about reshaping teaching and learning, and even influencing how we interact with society. One of the most striking things I learned was Bhutan’s progress toward becoming a digital nation through the Digital Drukyul initiative. I was impressed to see how much effort is being put into making public services, education, and opportunities accessible through technology. This idea resonated with me because I often use online platforms and G2C services, yet I had never connected my daily use of these systems to the country’s broader digital vision. Now, I can see myself contributing, in my own small way, to this larger national goal. The introduction of the SAMR and TPACK frameworks was another turning point f...