Gen Z teachers lead way in tech-driven education
Younger teachers were seen to favour the integration of technology and social media as key tools in teaching.
SHAH ALAM – No longer bound by chalk and blackboard, Generation Z teachers are now embracing a fresher and more modern approach, driven by the rapid development of technology.
Unlike traditional methods that focused solely on classroom learning and textbook-based education, today’s younger teachers were seen to favour the integration of technology and social media as key tools in teaching.
Sharing his experience as a new teacher, Abraham Soidi, 25, said using modern technology such as SmartTVs helped make his classes more interactive and visually engaging.
As a Science and Biology teacher, he stressed that using digital illustrations made it easier for students to understand complex topics.
"At my school, I make full use of the SmartTV to give students a clearer picture of the subject matter.
"In addition to showing visual materials, devices such as smartphones are also used during live interactive quizzes via apps like Quizizz or Kahoot, which are connected directly to the SmartTV display," he told Sinar.
Abraham added that current teaching methods also involved the use of gamification elements.
"The use of game-based learning really helps to make the learning environment more effective.
"With gamification, students not only get to play but also gain knowledge at the same time," he said.
For trainee teacher Nur Ainul Najihah Mohamad, 23, young educators, especially those just entering the profession carried a major responsibility in raising a generation that was both knowledgeable and digitally literate, in line with the government's vision.
"I personally apply everything I’ve learned by making full use of technology as a teaching aid," she added.
Nur Ainul Najihah said the reality of today’s education landscape required teachers to take on multiple roles beyond their original scope, often facing increasing job pressure.
"A teacher's duty is no longer limited to teaching for eight hours a day.
"We also have to participate in extracurricular activities, take students to external programmes, brighten up the classroom and offer support in sports and co-curricular activities
"It’s not easy, but as educators, there’s a lot we must sacrifice in the name of educating the next generation," she said.
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