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USE OF ICT TOOLS IN THE STUDYING OF LAW
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NAME:MAHEI RUKAIYA MALTITI
NUMBER:
COURSE:LEGAL WRITING
LECTURER:DR HAMMOND.
BENEFITS THAT CAN BE DERIVED FROM EMBRACING ICT IN THE STUDY AND
TEACHING OF LAW.
The world is constantly changing and the use of ICT tools has become rampant everywhere the
education sector not being an exception. ICT tools are now being used everywhere from homes
to workplaces and even schools. ICT tools are improving the life of people and making work
easier. ICT tools have also made learning easier and more entertaining. When speaking of ict we
are talking of techniques and devices based on new technological tools and different supports
and channels of information. 1 The use of ICT tools have become the norm in the educational
sector the legal sector not being an exception. This essay will focus on some of the ict tools that
can be used in the study and teaching of law and the benefits that can be derived from embracing
ICT in the study and teaching of law.
ICT TOOLS THAT CAN BE USED IN THE STUDY AND TEACHING OF LAW.
The first ICT tool that can be used in the study and teaching of law is the internet. Students can
make use of the internet to access any legal information they might need. They can use the
internet to access case briefs and online journals for the purpose of studying. They can also use
the internet to access electronic storage where they can store all their documents without fear of
losing them. Teachers can also use the internet to access different teaching methods they can use.
Another ICT tool that can be used in the study and teaching of law is e-learning platforms like
google classroom 2 .These platforms allow students to interact with outside the classroom allows
teachers to organize even without being physically present. Students get the opportunity to ask
question they were not able to ask in class. They also get to interact with other classmates and
learn new things from them. They are also able to record lessons and access them at their own
convenience. This makes it easy for them to revise. In case a student is unable to participate in a
lesson, he can always get access to the recorded lesson and not miss anything that has been
taught.
Stimulation software is another ICT too that can be used in the study and teaching of law.
Stimulation software is based on the process off modelling a real phenomenom with a set of
mathematical formulas. 3 These software can be used to create courtroom proceedings. This
allows students to have firsthand experience so that they do not encounter problems when they
start practicing. It also helps teachers to know the performance of their students and how to
1 pedagoo/10-ict-tools-for-teachers-you-cant-miss/ 8May2023.
2 elearningindustry/advantages-disadvantages-online-learning/amp<accessed 9May2023.
3 Dougall David(1997)”Applications and benefits of real time simulation for PLC and PC control system.
ISA Transaction volume 36 ,Issue 4,1997 305.
further improve their performance. It also helps students in their legal profession since they will
have enough experience and will be more diligent in their work.
Another ICT tool that can be used in the study and teaching of law is research software. These
are software platforms that are made of tools that enable research by facilitating the manipulation
of all types of research data across the world. 4 The use of these platform will allow students to
interact with other students from different countries. They will be able to share ideas and find
solutions to legal problems across the world. They will also be able to learn new things and
increase their knowledge of the law. These platforms also allow students to access other peoples
views about legal issues around the world.
The fourth ICT tool that can be used in the study and teaching of law is electronic textbooks.
Most legal textbooks are expensive making it difficult for students to purchase them. Students
can use access various legal textbooks online without having to purchase them. These electronic
textbooks can be accessed using devices like laptop, computer, tablets and smartphones. This
makes learning easy for students who are unable to afford legal textbooks. They can also get a
variety of textbooks that they can read to further enhance their understanding of the law. Students
are also able to keep up with the latest legal information. Examples of sites students can access
electronic books include Saylor Academy, Openstax, Project Gutenberg and Open textbook
library. These electronic textbooks comes with features that makes highlighting and notes taking
easier.
Online legal course is another ICT tool that can be used in the study and teaching of law. 5 Legal
online courses are mean of study that involves online learning. Students are given lessons
through video calls and online meetings. These courses are offered by certified universities
around the world for a specific period of time. Students who complete the course are given
certificates. Online legal course can be taken from anywhere in the word. Students do not need to
be physically present to take the course. The course covers areas like law of contract, criminal
law and constitutional law. The courses are designed in a way that makes it possible for students
to work even when still taking the course.
The final ICT tool that can be used in the study and teaching of law is virtual law library
library is a kind of library which provides portal to information that is available electronically
everywhere. 6 These are libraries that can be found online where students can get access to library
books, cases, articles and journals they need. Students and teachers can get access to library
books anywhere even in the comfort of their homes. This makes it easy for students who do not
have libraries closer to their homes get access to books without having to travel a long distance.
Virtual libraries provide a variety of books both national and international. This helps students to
get books about the other parts of the world broadening their understanding of the law and
various issues that may arise. The libraries also have search engines that makes finding books
easier and faster.
4 alliancecan/en/services/research-software<accessed 10May 2023>.
5 Jo Shan Fu, ICT in Education:A Critical Literature Review and its Implications,International Journal of Education
and Development using Information and Communication Technology,2013,Vol, Issue 1,pp-125.
6 Virtual library :an overview :Muttaya Koganburamath pg 1
writing e-mails and maintaining proper internet etiquettes. ICT tools like the virtual library
serves as an important tool for getting information on cases, books and statutes. Students can
only make the most out of these tools if they have the skills to do so. This is possible if ICT tools
are embraced in the study and teaching of law. Students can learn how to use apps like Microsoft
teams, google classroom, judy and dennis law which will make it easy for them to find cases
when they are in practice.
The fourth benefit that can be derived from embracing ict in the study and teaching of law is
improvement in teaching methods 14 .Teachers can use various apps and online resources to make
improvements in the old ways of teaching and make lessons more interesting for students. With
the help of ICT tools teachers are able to make notes in the form of slides with pictures and
videos making lessons more entertaining for students. This also makes students easily remember
what they have been taught. Teachers can also use ICT tools to encourage students to develop
their creative skills and understanding of the law. Using apps like google classrooms and
microsoft teams, teachers can get feedbacks from students and also answer their questions. The
teachers can use this feedback to further improve on their teaching methods.
Another benefit that can be derived from embracing ICT tools in the study and teaching of law is
it saves time 15 .Using ICT tools like computers and online softwares , teachers can make notes
faster and easier. Teachers can use tools like powerpoint to make presentations for the easier
understanding of students. This saves time. Teachers will also get enough time to concentrate on
students with special needs. Using ICT tools, taking of attendance and marking of assignments
become easier for teachers.
Lastly, the use of ICT tools in the study and teaching of law brings is innovation. Students and
teachers are able to access online libraries and research materials easily. This saves time allowing
them to conduct more research and come up with new ideas to solve legal issues. Teachers can
also use their time to participate in legal aid programs and offer legal advice to people in the
community. They can also use the time to come up with ideas to improve the quality of teaching
and how best to help students.
In conclusion, this essay talked about some of the ICT tools that can be used in the study and
teaching of law and the benefits that can be derived from embracing ICT tools in the teaching
and study of law. Some of the ICT tools that can be used in the study and teaching of law
includes e-learning platforms, stimulation software, research software, electronic textbook,
online legal course and virtual library. The benefits that can be derived from embracing ICT tools
in the study and teaching of law includes engagement in classroom activities, improvement in
knowledge retention, encouraging individual learning,learning of useful skills, improvement in
teaching, saves time and innovation.
14 K, Information Communication Technology in Education ,Journal of Applied and Advanced
Research,2018:3(Suppl)S45-S
15 Al-bataineh,A.,Anderson,S.,Toledo,C Wellenski,S.,2008 study of technology integration in the classroom.
International Journal of Instruction Media, vol. 35, pp381-387.
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Legal Writing - USE OF ICT TOOLS IN THE STUDYING OF LAW
Course: Ghana Legal System (FLAW 103)
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University: University of Ghana
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NAME:MAHEI RUKAIYA MALTITI
NUMBER:11212767
COURSE:LEGAL WRITING
LECTURER:DR.AMA HAMMOND.
BENEFITS THAT CAN BE DERIVED FROM EMBRACING ICT IN THE STUDY AND
TEACHING OF LAW.
The world is constantly changing and the use of ICT tools has become rampant everywhere the
education sector not being an exception. ICT tools are now being used everywhere from homes
to workplaces and even schools. ICT tools are improving the life of people and making work
easier. ICT tools have also made learning easier and more entertaining. When speaking of ict we
are talking of techniques and devices based on new technological tools and different supports
and channels of information .1The use of ICT tools have become the norm in the educational
sector the legal sector not being an exception. This essay will focus on some of the ict tools that
can be used in the study and teaching of law and the benefits that can be derived from embracing
ICT in the study and teaching of law.
ICT TOOLS THAT CAN BE USED IN THE STUDY AND TEACHING OF LAW.
The first ICT tool that can be used in the study and teaching of law is the internet. Students can
make use of the internet to access any legal information they might need. They can use the
internet to access case briefs and online journals for the purpose of studying. They can also use
the internet to access electronic storage where they can store all their documents without fear of
losing them. Teachers can also use the internet to access different teaching methods they can use.
Another ICT tool that can be used in the study and teaching of law is e-learning platforms like
google classroom2.These platforms allow students to interact with outside the classroom.it allows
teachers to organize even without being physically present. Students get the opportunity to ask
question they were not able to ask in class. They also get to interact with other classmates and
learn new things from them. They are also able to record lessons and access them at their own
convenience. This makes it easy for them to revise. In case a student is unable to participate in a
lesson, he can always get access to the recorded lesson and not miss anything that has been
taught.
Stimulation software is another ICT too that can be used in the study and teaching of law.
Stimulation software is based on the process off modelling a real phenomenom with a set of
mathematical formulas.3These software can be used to create courtroom proceedings. This
allows students to have firsthand experience so that they do not encounter problems when they
start practicing. It also helps teachers to know the performance of their students and how to
1 https://pedagoo.com/10-ict-tools-for-teachers-you-cant-miss/?lang=en.accessed 8May2023.
2 https://elearningindustry.com/advantages-disadvantages-online-learning/amp<accessed 9May2023.
3 Dougall David(1997)”Applications and benefits of real time simulation for PLC and PC control system.
ISA Transaction volume 36 ,Issue 4,1997.pg 305.
