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The EdTech Revolution and Its Impact on Contemporary Education

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  The EdTech Revolution and Its Impact on Contemporary Education The emergence of educational technology (EdTech) represents a profound transformation in global teaching and learning practices. This ongoing shift involves the adoption of advanced digital tools designed to make education more personalized, interactive, and accessible. Moving beyond traditional uniform instructional structures, contemporary pedagogical approaches now incorporate adaptive, learner-centered methods that address the needs of diverse student populations (SchoolPosterPrinters, n.d.). This transition marks a significant point in the technological evolution of education, continuing a historical pattern in which digital innovations reshape how learning takes place. Modern advancements such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR), blockchain , and data analytics have introduced a new phase that emphasizes participation, flexibility, and equitable access (OctoProctor, n.d.). ...
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How to be Activator for our Student? 77 Startegies to be successful Activator

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 5 Ways to be Activator

An activator in the process of teaching and learning used to grow the students' interest, motivation or spirit is the most urgent because it has a role to motivate the students to learn. Become an activator, there are ways that should be noticed in advance, namely the definition of activator, and 5 ways how to be an activator.

A. The Definition of Activator

An activator is a teaching strategy or tool that is used to engage students and activate prior knowledge before a new lesson or concept is introduced. Activators are designed to help students connect new information to what they already know and build interest and curiosity in the topic at hand. Activators can take many forms, such as a question, a graphic organizer, a discussion, or a hands-on activity. These strategies are often used as a pre-lesson activity to help students prepare their minds for new learning. They can also be used throughout the lesson to check for understanding and provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge

                              B.7 Strategies to An Activator


 

To be an activator as an educator, you can use a variety of strategies to engage students and activate their prior knowledge before introducing new concepts. Some examples of activator strategies include:

 

1. Asking questions: Pose open-ended questions that encourage students to think critically and make connections to their prior knowledge.

 

2. Graphic organizers: Use visual tools such as concept maps, Venn diagrams, or timelines to help students organize and connect new information to what they already know.

 

3. Discussions: Encourage student-led discussions or debates to help them express their ideas and hear different perspectives.

 

4. Hands-on activities: Provide opportunities for students to engage in hands-on, experiential learning that allows them to apply new concepts and skills.

 

5. Interactive technology: Use technology such as interactive whiteboards, clickers, or educational apps to make learning more interactive and engaging.

 

6. Real-world connections: Connect new concepts to real-world scenarios or issues to make them more relatable and meaningful to students.

 

7. Incorporate humor: Use humor and jokes to lighten the mood and make learning more enjoyable.

 

It's important to be aware of the student's prior knowledge, interests, and learning style to be able to choose the best activator for them. Also, it's important to provide a variety of activators and to use them in different ways to keep students engaged and interested

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