Conclusion

 Having completed parts I and II of the assessment – I have come to the realisation that the world of new technologies is a fast and ever-changing environment, which we as teachers need to keep up with.

Before using new technologies within the classroom, one must consider who the stakeholders are and the nature of their interest, and the arguments that surround the use of new technologies in the classroom. It is also useful to consider the use of new technologies in the future, so we can better prepare ourselves as teachers.

I believe that I have learnt a great deal whilst completing this assessment, especially in terms of stakeholders within education and determining what the nature of their interest is. I have also found it really insightful to research the current debates that surround the topic of new technologies – and the predicted development of ICT in the future.

In final summation, I truly believe that the use of new technologies can be really engaging within the classroom and that there are numerous benefits to be had in using it with the students – but one first must consider the negative aspect of technology, so they can put structures in place to combat these issues that are so heavily debated.