ICT in the Ministry/Profession
"Technology
is a useful servant, but a dangerous master."
-Christian Lous Lange
The
world we live in is always in a rush without any hint of slowing down any time
soon. Everyone is always in a hurry. No one wants to take time to brew their
coffee. Some don't even have the time to. That is why we have instant products
like instant noodles and instant coffee. We can also find hundreds of fast food
chains around the world for people who don't even have the time to cook for
themselves. The point is everyone is in a rush even when there's no need to be.
The same can be said for technology. Honestly, the same can be said especially for technology. In our fast paced, modern world, technology is one of those that moves the fastest if not the fastest. In just a span of five to ten years, we can see how different technology is now from what it used to be. In just a span of a year or two, if not months, we can see how products are improving and constantly upgrading. It is so fast that some of us may find it difficult to keep pace with the world.
The same can be said for technology. Honestly, the same can be said especially for technology. In our fast paced, modern world, technology is one of those that moves the fastest if not the fastest. In just a span of five to ten years, we can see how different technology is now from what it used to be. In just a span of a year or two, if not months, we can see how products are improving and constantly upgrading. It is so fast that some of us may find it difficult to keep pace with the world.
So
how what does this have to do with my profession or my ministry? Well, first of
all it can either be a blessing or a curse. It all depends on how I use it.
Second, everyone nowadays has one of their own set of gadgets. So in my
profession the people I deal with, which will mostly be kids, will undeniably
have their own gadgets or technology. So, clearly, I will have to use
technology in my field.
In
my profession, and for many others, it is a blessing. Personally, it is because
it makes planning and preparations easier and faster. It also makes lessons
easier to teach and making and designing materials becomes easier, improved,
and more enhanced. I also notice that students are motivated to when using
technology during their lessons and that is definitely a good thing for teachers.
However,
technology has its fair share if disadvantages. As mentioned earlier, technology
constantly changes, upgrades, and improves. This means that I, too, must constantly
keep track of these improvements if I want to be able to use technology to its
fullest. Another disadvantage is that technology is an easy distraction for students.
We, teachers, have to be careful in using technology in the classroom. Instead
of learning through technology, the students' focus may not be on the lesson
but diverted to the technology itself.
Quoting
Einstein and Lange, they said:
"I
fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction."
-Albert Einstein
"Technology
is a useful servant, but a dangerous master."
-Christian Lous Lange
Be very careful how we use technology. We must
remember that we control technology. Technology does not control us.
