Let’s begin this module by exploring how to make your classroom more engaging using the tools you already have. Even if advanced technology isn’t available, you can still make a big impact with commonly available devices like mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Whether you’re teaching carpentry in a rural village or hospitality in an urban centre, these tools can help you better meet your students’ needs.
Many of these devices come with built-in features. For example, even basic mobile phones include calculators, timers, and voice recorders that can be used to support learning right away. Smartphones, tablets, and laptops offer the added benefit of allowing you to install additional applications to further enhance your lessons, depending on what’s appropriate and accessible in your context. These technologies can help you create more engaging lessons, support a range of teaching environments, and lay the groundwork for the more advanced digital strategies introduced in later modules.