Nt1310 Unit 1

Unit 1: Using ICT in Childcare Studies INTRODUCTION
In this assignment I will be answering questions set out, based on the course materials I have read in Unit 1, Using ICT in Childcare Studies. I will discuss the questions being asked about communication, the tools used, the benefits they provide for studying, analyse personal challenges, and how self assessment can develop knowledge.
How can you as a student and individual maintain effective communication with your tutor during studies. A student can maintain effective communication with their tutor through regular contact through e-mailing them, and speaking to them. During study time it is important for a student to be able to approach their tutor, with any questions and ideas they have about their course work or assignments. As a student I am able to sustain effective communication with my tutor, by using the information communication and technology skills that I have and am gaining through studying this course, these will enable me to access the online distance study. On the course website’s homepage I can log into my account, contact other students on the student campus page, it also helps me by telling me how to contact my tutor and counsellors
Once a week, I record my thoughts, feelings, and write about what I’m learning about in that unit. I feel this enriches my experience as it allows me to express myself in a way that I feel secure and safe, I can discuss my thoughts and opinions with other students online also. These technological tools help me to communicate myself through my studies, learning new ways to research information i.e. the internet, keeping files on activities completed, reading back on my reflective journal allows me to develop my ICT skills as a student, stay focussed on the course and keeps me