Video

 This is the recreational dance video of me and my class boys. By dancing it helps our body to stay fit and engage ourselves. We can keep our body physically fit. It also help our brain for cognitive developments, its a teamwork and it involve social skills. By dancing it helps to create cultural awareness and discipline oneself. 

Reflection on article related to ICT

   

Title: Significance of ICT in education. by Dr. Radhika Kapur.

ICT, or Information and Communication Technology, holds immense significance in education today. It revolutionizes the way students learn and teachers teach by providing a wide range of benefits. One notable advantage of ICT is its ability to grant access to a vast pool of information and educational resources available online. This accessibility enables students and teachers to explore various subjects, conduct research, and stay updated with the latest knowledge.

 Furthermore, ICT facilitates interactive and engaging learning experiences through multimedia elements such as videos, simulations, and interactive software. These tools not only deepen students’ understanding but also make the learning process more enjoyable and memorable. By integrating ICT, educators can create dynamic and stimulating lessons that cater to different learning styles, enhancing overall engagement and knowledge retention.

Collaboration and communication are also enhanced through ICT. Students and teachers can connect and work together seamlessly, regardless of geographical barriers. This fosters collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication skills, preparing students for the globalized and interconnected world they will face in their future endeavors.

ICT also enables personalized learning experiences. With the help of educational software and online platforms, students can receive tailored instruction based on their individual strengths, weaknesses, and learning preferences. This personalized approach helps students progress at their own pace and ensures that their specific needs are met, leading to better learning outcomes.

In conclusion, ICT plays a vital role in education by providing access to information, facilitating interactive learning experiences, promoting collaboration and communication, and enabling personalized learning. By leveraging the power of ICT, educators can create an engaging and effective learning environment that equips students with the necessary skills for success in the digital age. Embracing ICT in education is not just a necessity but a powerful tool to shape the future of learning.

Summary

Welcome to my visually stunning blog that takes you on a captivating journey through the mesmerizing landscapes of (Destination). Through a combination of breathtaking photos, immersive video, critical analysis on learning experiences, reflection paper on one of the article related to ICT, 

In this blog, I showcase the cultural treasures, traditionally preserved chortens and lhakhang and dzong. and etc. Besides that, I had lots of fun using the ICT as one of the  tool to explore the learning.  

Creating a blog was a wonderful journey as it allow us to share our thoughts, knowledge, and experiences with others. It help us to share our passion, building an online presence, connecting with a community, enhancing our writing and other skills and many more. In summary blogging using ICT tools offers a wide range of advantages.

Reflection on the use of ICT educational tools in teaching and learning.

ICT tools have revolutionized education by providing easy access to information, making learning more engaging through interactive apps and games, and fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These tools also allow for personalized learning, enabling students to learn at their own pace and collaborate with others through online.

Additionally, they have expanded opportunities for communication and global collaboration, preparing students for the interconnected world they will encounter in their future careers.

However, it is important to address challenges such as the digital divide, ensuring equal access to technology, and providing proper training and support for teachers to effectively integrate ICT tools into their teaching practices. Despite these challenges, the benefits of ICT tools in education are undeniable, as they have the potential to create dynamic and meaningful learning experiences that cater to diverse learning styles, enhance student engagement, and foster the development of essential 21^st-century skills.

Overall, the use of ICT tools in teaching and learning has transformed education, making it more accessible, interactive, effective, and aligned with the demands of the digital age

Critical analysis of learning experiences

Diverse set of ICT tools to communicate, create, disseminate, store, and manage information. In some contexts, ICT has also become integral to the teaching-learning interaction, through such approaches as replacing chalkboards with interactive digital whiteboards, using students’ own smartphones or other devices for learning during class time, and the “flipped classroom” model where students watch lectures at home on the computer and use classroom time for more interactive exercises.

When teachers are digitally literate and trained to use ICT, these approaches can lead to higher order thinking skills, provide creative and individualized options for students to express their understandings, and leave students better prepared to deal with ongoing technological change in society and the workplace. ICT can provide diverse options for taking in and processing information, making sense of ideas, and expressing learning. Over 87% of students learn best through visual and tactile modalities, and ICT can help these students ‘experience’ the information instead of just reading and hearing it. Mobile devices can also offer programmes (“apps”) that provide extra support to students with special needs, with features such as simplified screens and instructions, consistent placement of menus and control features, graphics combined with text, audio feedback, ability to set pace and level of difficulty, appropriate and unambiguous feedback, and easy error correction.

 

Memorial Chorten

 

If I share the brief history of this chorten, The Memorial Chorten which is located in Thimphu was conceived by Thinley Norbu Rinpoche (1931–2011),according to the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It was erected in 1974 in memory of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 3rd Druk Gyalpo, who had died in 1972. It is a prominent landmark in the city with its golden spires and bells.In 2008, it underwent extensive renovation. It is popularly known as "the most visible religious landmark in Bhutan".

The architecture of the chorten has been designed to present it as “one of the most visible religious structures in Thimphu” The Memorial Chorten, in the heart of the city, is designed is a Tibetan style chorten, also called the Jangchup Chorten, patterned on the design of a classical stupa, with a pyramidal pillar crowned by a crescent moon and sun. The feature that is distinct here is the outward flaring of the rounded part to give the shape of a vase (a pyramidal shape), unlike a dome shape.

Buddha Point.

 

A top hill in Thimphu the capital and largest city of Bhutan, is a massive, golden Buddha sitting atop a gilded meditation hall. But the monument holds an invisible secret: Unbeknownst to many people viewing the statue, they aren’t actually looking at one Buddha, they’re looking at 125,000 of them.

Inside of Thimphu’s 169 foot Buddha Dordenma statue, there are 125,000 miniature Buddhas encapsulated inside of its enlightened bronze chest, ranging from 8 to 12 inches tall. This means that in Thimphu, which has a population of around 100,000, there are more Buddhas than there are human beings.Like the large Buddha, these thousands of miniature Buddhas are also gilded and made of bronze, a major reason that the statue cost almost $100 million to build when it was constructed in 2015 to honor the 60th birthday of Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the fourth king of Bhutan.

The statue also fulfils two prophecies. The first, foreseen by yogi Sonam Sangpo, is that a Buddhist statue would be built in the region to “bestow blessings, peace, and happiness to the whole world.” In addition, the statue is said to have been mentioned by Guru Padmasambhava, widely referred to as the “second Buddha,” in the eighth century. This statue kills two birds with one stone by fulfilling both prophecies in glimmering fashion.

Dechenphu Lhakhang.

 

Dechenphu Lhakhang is the scared home of Geynyen Jagpa Melen, the protective deity of Our country. Among numerous Lhakhang built in within Thimphu, Dechenphu Lhakhang is one of the most visited monastery in Bhutan.

Dechenphu lhakhang is not only a sacred place but also the most important place of the protector deity for the followers of Drukpa Kargyu. The Dechenphu lhakhang was especially dedicated to Geynyen Jagpa Melen from a very long time ago.

Besides the Neykhang at Dechenphu, there are seven Neykhangs of Geynyen: Samye Chinphu, Tisi in Joe Ngari, Puri in Tsari Kongpo, Dueyul Khura Gogu, Monyul Dungla Kar, Tsenyon Zangthang Marpo and Drug Ralung. But Dechenphu is the only one with such an old and well structured lhakhang. Phajo Drugom's son Dampa constructed the Dechenphu lhakhang and became the first chief abbot. 

Rice plant.

 

I took this photo on the way, while I was heading towards the class. A beautifully grown rice across the field. Rice is the most common food consume daily in our country. As per the local they usually start the plantation when the spring is about to end, after every month they have to do the weeding until its time for the harvest. 

We as a Bhutanese we still practice such culture in some of the villages. Rice cultivation provides practical knowledge about agriculture, including planting techniques, crop management and etc. Growing rice exposes individuals to environmental issues and encourages sustainable practices. Rice is a stable food for a significant portion of the world's population and place a crucial role in many cultures and traditions.

The cinematic view of Rinpung dzong along with museum and Nyamey Zampa.

 

Here we can see three different pictures in a single frame. The first one which is traditionally built suspension bridge commonly known as Nyamey Zampa. This bridge has been built for a very long time and it still serving its purpose until today. The middle picture is none other than our famous Rinpung Dzong as many of us know. It serves many purposes for both administrative and monastic body of Paro dzongkhag. The last picture on the hill, it was built as a watch tower during the olden days but today it serves as the national museum of the country, we call it Paro Ta Dzong.