EDTK 2030E-Tutor: D.D.M.Stuart

By: Nisha GidharryDate: 27/09/16

Convergence

What is Convergence?Information communication technologies (ICT)

are continuously evolving to solve problems meet the demands of

everyday life. The concept of convergence is used to describe

these evolutionary changes in ICTs today.

• Convergence can refer to previously separate technologies such as voices, data and videos that now share resources and interact with each other, synergistically creating new efficiencies. (Kim, Kim, Koh 2014 p. 54)

• Since the 1980s, there have been numerous innovative convergences of heterogeneous technologies to create new products and services, and even new technologies. (Lee, Olsen and Trimi 2010)

Types of Convergence in ICTTechnological convergence occurs when sets of technologies with distinct functionalities develop so that some of the functions overlap, (Wild 2006 in EDTK 2030 Unit 1 p.4)

Service convergence refers to the use of a single network by a firm to provide several communications services that previously required separate networks.

Network convergence took place when a common standard existed to facilitate interconnectivity so that several types of networks can be connected to provide communications services, allowing a particular communications service to use any combination of networks.

EDTK2030 Unit 1 p.4

Corporate convergence results from mergers, acquisitions, or collaborations among firms as new businesses are created to offer multiple services and respond to different markets.

Example of Convergence

Smart Phone

Laptop

Radio

Using Media in the Classroom• Subject: Social Studies• Topic: Lines of Latitude and Longitude• Time: 1 hour• Age: 9-10years

• Objectives: Students should be able to: 1. differentiate between lines of latitude and longitude.

2. locate countries on a world map using coordinates of latitude and longitude. 3. appreciate the importance of locating countries on a world map with the use of coordinates.

• Materials: computer, interactive whiteboard, speakers, internet and copies of world map

LessonIntroductionCopies of the world map will be distributed. Students will be paired. Each pair will be asked to locate Bangladesh on the map. A few students will be asked to give a description of the location of Bangladesh. Development: Students will: 1. view a short animated video on lines of latitude and longitude. 2. engage in a pair share activity based on the video.3. use their fingers on the white board showing a world map to trace (and highlight)

lines of latitude and longitude based on given coordinates to locate different countries.

4. Suggest a description of the location of Bangladesh which will provide an exact location. This should be compared to the first description given.

5. Discuss the importance of coordinates. Closure: Students will engage in a sing along karaoke version portrayed on the

whiteboard of a sing along on lines of latitude and longitude.Evaluation: In pairs students will provide each other with coordinates to

determine the location of various countries on their map.

• Using media engages students, aids student retention of knowledge, motivates interest in the subject matter, and illustrates the relevance of many concepts.

Two examples of media used in the lesson are: 1. The interactive white board: This is an interactive device which

allows students to be actively engaged in the lesson through doing. It is also a means by which output is produced in the form of visuals and sound when partnered with other devices such as speakers and as a result caters to the multimodial learner.

2. The Computer: This is a device formed from the convergence of other forms of ICT. It allows for connectivity to the internet and websites such as Youtube, which serve as a significant source of videos and songs for teachers around the world.

Using Media in the Classroom

Bibliography• Kim, E., Kim, J., & Koh, J. (2014). Convergence in Information and

Communication Technology (ICT) Using Patent Analysis. JISTEM Journal of Information Systems and Technology Management, 11(1). http://doi.org/10.4301/s1807-17752014000100004

• S.M. Lee, D.L. Olson, and S. Trimi, “Strategic Innovation in the Convergence Era,” Int. J. Manag. Enterprise Development, vol. 9, no. 1, 2010, pp. 1-12.

• The University of the West Indies Open Campus. EDTK 2030: Unit 1.