EDTK 2030

Graded Discussion 1 is a powerpoint presentation, i have tried many different ways to upload the document but without  success. Below are the contents of the powerpoint presentation in microsoft word format with the hope that you will understand what it is about.

What is convergence?

According to Janssen (n.d) convergence is the process of combining two or more different pieces of technology into a single system. Convergence allows more than one thing to be done saving space and energy (Janssen, n.d). The connection of technologies can be done with or without wires for sharing information. Services such as conference calling, news via the internet and skype using cellphones have all become possible because of convergence (Asthana & Panda, 2002).

3 images of ICT media that can effectively be converged.

There should be a pictureof a digital camera, a laptop and a LCD television

Using 2 forms of media to teach 1 lesson

Theme: Animals

Subtheme: Pets

(inserted here should be picture showing how the lesson is transfered from the digital camera unto the LCD television and a mouse for the children to use)

Lesson Plan for 5 years old

Objectives – at the end of lesson, children should be able to ;

Tell name of animals seen

Count the different animals seen

Click on the animal you would like to have for your pet

Developmental steps

1. Teacher will transfer pictures of animals from digital camera unto laptop individually. Children will be asked to tell names of animal seen.

2. Children will be asked to count the different animals seen while teacher uses wireless mouse to move each animal.

3. Children will be randomly chosen to click on the animal they would like to have for their pet.

Materials Needed:

Digital camera, laptop with wireless mouse

ICT has caused the teaching and learning process to be less time consuming has persons no longer have to be reading this vast amount of books but instead surf the internet for exactly what they want.

                                                                                                            References

Asthana, M. K., & Panda, D. M. (2002). Convergence, The Human Perspective. Delhi Business Review, 1.

Janssen, C. (n.d.). Convergence. Retrieved September 19, 2014. from Techopedia: http://www.techopedia.com/definition/769/convergence

unknown. (n.d.). Retrieved September 19, 2014. from google: ttps://www.google.com.jm/search?q