Teacher’s Role

The constructivist learning environment and integration of Information and communication technologies are changing the role of the teacher in the classroom. Teachers are now expected to learn new skills in order to incorporate new technologies in their classroom, keep pace with new technologies, be flexible and above all, teachers have to know how to use new ICT in teaching and learning environments, not just as a teacher but also as a guide, tutor, and facilitator. The art of teaching and learning is now influenced by modern ICT. A teacher shouldn’t just focus on the operational use of the instructional tool but really needs to have an understanding of high order use of the instructional technology. The high order use of ICT promotes cooperative learning, role playing, simulation, problem solving activities, and authentic task. Teachers need to keep up with the advancement of the ICT to promote quality education in constructivist environments, the concept of using online shared resources, share learning spaces, opening up the classroom, collaborative learning, and electronic management of learning environments are impossible without the knowledge of ICT. Therefore it is crucial for teachers to learn and understand technology in order to foster learning in technology-led classrooms.