Resource

"noun 1 (resources) a stock or supply of materials or assets that can be drawn on in order to function effectively. 2 (resources) a country’s collective means of supporting itself or becoming wealthier, as represented by its minerals, land, and other assets. 3 (resources) personal attributes and capabilities that sustain one in adverse circumstances. 4 an action or thing resorted to." (Compact Oxford English Dictionary,2009,online)
It is only natural with the continuing expansion in technology that there is a move away from traditional materials such as blackboard, pen and paper.
As Lisa Neal from elearn Magazine in the article, Predictions for 2006 states "we have seen the world of online learning change in many significant ways. Who in, 2002, envisioned the popularity of podcasts, wikis, and blogs?" (2005 online)
Today, in society, a high percentage of students aged 14-19 have grown up with ICT in the classroom, so rather than continue with old fashioned resources the teacher is having to adapt with the times. As long as we plan our teaching to include three senses-visual, auditory and kinaesthetic then we can cover all students preferred learning styles. With so much emphasis on integrating new technology and procedures we can not forget two important resources, the teacher and the student. "A teacher is now a facilitator: a person who assists students to learn for themselves." (Reece & Walker,2007,p.3)We need to find the correct balance between teacher, student and ICT to create a successful place for learning.

Neal,L (2005) Predictions for 2006 elearn Magazine. [Online]. Available:http://elearnmag.org/subpage.cfm?section=articles&article=31-1

Oxford English Dictionary 2009 [Online]. Available: http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/orexxsource?view=uk

Reece,I & Walker,S. (2007) Teaching, Training & Learning: A Practical Guide. 6th Ed. Tyne & Wear: Business Education Publishers Limited