1.0 INTRODUCTION
A few decades ago, the usage of technology in the classroom was extremely limited. Technology
is now one of the most important aspects of a classroom. Teaching and learning have changed
dramatically and the educational environment is more dynamic than ever before. Therefore
today's learners are very distinct from whom our educational system was designed. So, it is the
teacher duty to ensure a conducive environment for students wellness through the revolution.
Ziwira (2015) defined a conducive classroom as a platform that allows free exchange of ideas. A
classroom which as a community where everyone can voice out their thought while being handle
and control by the teacher. So, in this essay, I will explain and elaborate more on to what extent
technology able to assist teacher’s roles and creativity in enhancing a conducive learning
environment in the classroom.
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2.0 HOW IS TECHNOLOGY ABLE TO ASSIST TEACHER’S ROLE AND CREATIVITY IN
ENHANCING A CONDUCIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN THE CLASSROOM
Davies, et. al., (2013) have analysed a review of educational projects about physical
environments involving school-aged children that can affect pupils’ creativity and communication
between student and teacher. Based on my experiences, the modern studies space that students
can face each other increased opportunities for interaction with other students, expanded
freedoms for collaboration with each other. Which can result in more classroom discussion and
better grades. In this 21st century, I have witnessed that the pod-style seating arrangement is
famous among teachers. Pod style seating is where there is a table and six chairs facing each
other. When the teacher redesigned rooms like this seating it can help to enhanced interactivity
between pupils in the classroom and which can contribute to group work and effective
communication among peers. When they are doing group work students' metacognitive
processes of detecting and correcting errors in their friends’ answers may be aided by peer
discussion. Together, the pupils can generate more new information and better answers than they
would be alone by the guidance of the teacher. Hence, they will be able to be more creative when
the seating position is arranged in pod style since they are facing each other while working out
the answer. Therefore, teachers must have good organisational skills to ensure the pupils be
able to be the best version of themselves. This was support by Ginsberg et. al (2007) Other than
being passionate about some matters, being an effective communicator, possessing good
arrangement skills and methods for engaging students is one of the faculty characteristics.
Secondly, a visually attractive technology can help to motivated pupils in a classroom and
leave more impactful learning. visual aids are educational tools that are used in the classroom to
help students learn by making it easier and more enjoyable. This was supported by Baratta (2010)
one of the most exciting and stimulated methods is visual learning. Since learning using visuals
is fun and exciting, William (2009) stated visual information is mapped better in students’ minds.
Rodger et al. (2009) stated Using visual aids can help the learning to understand the information
though the information is presented in different ways like video, PowerPoint, diagram, images,
games or posters. All of these have become excellent resources for teachers to assist students
in quickly grasping a concept. It is true that visual explanations of concepts make learning more
fun and enjoyable for students. They are able to take part more in class, and teachers are given
the opportunity to make their classes more impactful and interesting. Furthermore, using visual
aids in the classroom takes less time since the children are able to grasp the information quicker.
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As a consequence, teachers will have much more opportunity to plan entertaining classroom
activities and carry out effective teaching-learning activities. With the extra time saved, a teacher
can devote more attention and time to kids who want extra assistance. While educating, there will
also be a sense of control and direction. Even if the pupils are confused and have any questions,
the teacher will be able to effectively guide them because the class was in control. Plus, the
teacher already masters the subject area and will be able to answer any questions that arise
without feeling stress.
After that, technology using multimedia like an interactive slide or anything that pupils can
interact with during classroom sessions can help students to engage with the learning session
from the start until the end of class. This interactive method is in which the learner is considered
as a participant who is required to perform specific actions. Their role is not only as of the listener
or observer but they are in control of what is going on during the interactive moment. Wilson et.
al., (2009) introduced games-based learning, such as game-based construction to engage
children at the primary level. While playing the game the children can learn through interactive
stories, games, and animations. This interactive project can help pupils glue to the learning
session and can hinder them from disturbing their friends during the T&L session. Some pupils
tend to lose focus when they are looking at text continuously without interacting with it. As a result,
they will not pay attention and find other alternatives to entertain them like disturbing their friend.
Therefore, this misbehaviour can be avoided by using interactive technology during the lesson
since they are fully in charge of handling the slide and all of the hearing, smell, touch and sight
senses are involved. Therefore, it is important to integrating technology like interactive projects
while learning since pupils learn by active involvement.
Then, to create a conducive environment in a classroom the teacher needs to focus on
the facilities. The facilities include equipment like a projector screen and whiteboard. The teacher
should put the whiteboard or projector screen where students can have a clear view of them.
Moreover, the teacher should adjust the brightness of the projector to their pupils standard and
where the student can see it the best. The teacher should test out this equipment a few times to
make sure it fits in the classroom or not. When the student is given a clear view on the learning
they will be able to maximize their potential. Hence, it is the teacher role to scan the classroom to
find a student with special needs, These types of pupils often require extra attention from the
teacher and they are often left out during the teaching and learning session since they are not
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receiving enough attention that they want to. For instance, a teacher can keep a student with
visual impairment or behaviour problem where the teacher can look at the most like in front of the
class and near to the whiteboard and projector. Marx et al, (2006) student who sits at the back of
the classroom are sometimes unseen by the teacher from those who sit in front of the classroom.
Considering the importance of the classroom in a child's development, it's crucial to learn how to
impact this environment in order to obtain the most effective organisational.
3.0 CONCLUSIONS
In conclusion, teachers should remember that the classroom is a children's second home, so they
should strive to make students feel as at ease as possible with the technology that is provided
and make good use of it all. Teachers must strive to create a more conducive environment for
participation and learning. A positive classroom atmosphere improves attention, reduces anxiety,
and helps students regulate their emotions and behaviours. At the point when teachers encourage
a positive learning society, students are bound to have higher inspiration, which prompts
phenomenal learning results. towards building a solid class local area and fostering a flourishing
learning society. Where each child has a sense of security to communicate their thoughts and
furthermore embrace their mistakes as a journey toward success.
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