Examples of TBI
These are websites or applications that offer educational courses and materials online.
Online learning platforms
Technology can provide more accurate and timely feedback on student performance, allowing teachers to identify areas where students need more help and adjust their teaching accordingly.
Better assessment and feedback
Technology can be unreliable and prone to technical difficulties, which can disrupt learning and cause frustration for students and teachers.
Technical issues
It's important to carefully consider the needs of students and teachers before implementing technological interventions, and to develop a clear plan for how technology will be used.
Conducting needs assessment and planning
They can be more interactive and engaging than print textbooks, and can include multimedia elements such as videos, animations, and simulations.
Digital textbooks/ebooks
Technology can make learning more fun and engaging, which can increase students' motivation to learn and improve their overall academic performance.
Increased engagement and motivation
Not all students have equal access to technology, which can create a divide between those who have access and those who do not. This can perpetuate existing social inequalities.
Digital divide
It's important to select technology that is appropriate for the intended use, and that is reliable, accessible, and user-friendly.
Choosing the right technology
These are mobile applications that are designed to help students learn and study.
Educational apps
Technology can help break down barriers to education by providing online courses and materials that can be accessed from anywhere in the world.
Enhanced learning experiences
Technology can pose risks to student privacy and security, particularly when it comes to storing and sharing personal information online.
Privacy and security concerns
Students and teachers may need training and support to effectively use technology in the classroom.
Providing training and support
These are web-based applications that allow students and teachers to work together on projects and assignments. They can provide a platform for sharing and editing documents, and for communicating in real time.
Cloud-based collaboration tools
Technology can allow students to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule, which can be especially beneficial for adult learners.
Flexibility in learning
With the abundance of online resources, it can be difficult to determine the quality and accuracy of educational materials.
Quality of content
It's important to take steps to protect student data and privacy, such as by using secure platforms and adhering to data protection laws.
Ensuring data privacy and security.