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Presented by Derek D. Ramdatt Head of Department (Ag) Technology Education Dept Rio Claro East Secondary School
WHAT IS ICT?
A range of technologies for gathering, storing, retrieving, processing, analyzing and transmitting information
The use of the Internet as an educational tool when integrated into curriculum is extending learning opportunities for learners by increasing skills in conducting independent research, interpersonal communications, written expression, and motivation while significantly extending learning beyond the walls of the classroom. Online learning improves student achievement at least as much as traditional methods of instruction while expanding student access to high quality instruction previously unavailable to rural schools. Telecommunications serves as an effective bridge between teachers and learners that can facilitate their communications and it is the actions of educators, and not the technology, that will initiate and sustain desired educational change
Cradler: http://home.earthlink.net/~cradler/techprog.htm
Interestingly, some of the pioneers in learning research also have been pioneers in exploring how technologies can improve learning. These connections are not coincidental. As scientists have understood more about the fundamental characteristics of learning, they have realized that the structure and resources of traditional classrooms often provide quite poor support for learning, whereas technologywhen used effectively can enable ways of teaching that are much better matched to how children learn.
Roschelle, J., Pea, R., Hoadley, C., Gordin, D., Means, B. (2001). Changing How and What Children Learn in School with Computer-Based Technologies. The Future of Children, 10(2). Los Altos, CA: Packard Foundation. 76-101. http://ctl.sri.com/publications/downloads/PackardChangingLearning.pdf
Secondly, ICT may also make some assessment methods redundant. Low level (factual) knowledge for example, has been traditionally tested by the use of multiple choice questions. In an ICT environment, on-line tests can easily be used which instantly provide the teacher with a wide range of information associated with the learner's score.
Thirdly, the role of the teacher must change in the sense that it is no longer sufficient for teachers merely to impart content knowledge. It will however, be crucial for teachers to encourage critical thinking skills, promote information literacy, and nurture collaborative working practices to prepare children for a new world in which no job is guaranteed for life, and where people switch careers several times. One of the most ubiquitous forms of ICT - the Internet - gives access to an exponentially growing storehouse of information sources, almost unlimited networks of people and computers, and unprecedented learning and research opportunities. The Internet is a network of networks, providing opportunities for inquiry-based learning where teachers and students are able to access some of the world's largest information archives. Students and teachers are able to connect with each other, learn flexibly, and collaborate with others around the world. Generally speaking, geographical distance is no longer a barrier, and the age of the 'borderless' provision of education is upon us (THES, March 2000).
Finally, teachers must begin to reappraise the methods by which they meet children's' learning needs and match curricula to the requirements of human thought. The Internet can be an excellent way to adapt information to meet the characteristics of human information processing. Traditional methods of imparting knowledge, such as lectures and books are characterized by a linear progression of information. Human minds are more adaptable than this, using non-linear strategies for problem solving, representation and the storage and retrieval of information
(See for example Collins and Quillian, 1969; Collins and Loftus, 1975). Hypertext software enables teachers to provide their students with the nonlinear means to match non-linear human thinking processes (Semenov, 2000: 29-30)
Steve Wheeler - Keynote Speech delivered to the National Czech Teachers Conference, University of Western Bohemia, Czech Republic May 20, 2000
Is there a link to a page describing what the company or organisation does and the people who are involved (an About Us page)? Is there a valid way of making sure the company or organisation is legit meaning, is this a real place that has real contact information (email only is not enough)?
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VIDEO GUIDELINES
Must be relevant as it is one of the most powerful media Used to bring out objective not just be related to topic Good quality Culturally relevant
EXAMPLES OF ICTs
Application Use Standard Office Applications - Main Examples Word processing E.g. Microsoft Word: Write letters, reports etc Spreadsheets E.g. Microsoft Excel; Analyse financial information; calculations; create forecasting models etc Database software E.g. Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Access; Managing data in many forms, from basic lists (e.g. customer contacts through to complex material (e.g. catalogue)
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Presentation software E.g. Microsoft PowerPoint, Windows Movie Maker, Microsoft OneNote; make presentations, either directly using a computer screen or data projector. Publish in digital format via email or over the Internet Desktop publishing E.g. Adobe Indesign, Quark Express, Microsoft Publisher; produce newsletters, magazines and other complex documents. Graphics software E.g Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; Macromedia Freehand and Fireworks; create and edit images such as logos, drawings or pictures for use in DTP, web sites or other publications
CREATE A BLOG
Sample of a blog http://techedteachers.edublogs.org/
WHAT IS A WIKI?
A wiki is a "type of website that allows the visitors themselves to easily add, remove, and otherwise edit and change some available content (Wikipedia, 2006)
CREATE A WIKI
Sample of a Wiki website http://technologyeducationteachers.pbworks.com/w/page/36637666/Fro ntPage
Username: selenatricia Password: selena1234
http://pbworks.com/
WHAT IS PREZI?
Prezi is a web-based presentation application and storytelling tool that uses a single canvas instead of traditional slides. Text, images, videos and other presentation objects are placed on the infinite canvas and grouped together in frames. The canvas allows users to create non-linear presentations, where users can zoom in and out of a visual map.
Cited by: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prezi
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Tutorial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxhqD0hNx4Q
Website http://prezi.com
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WHAT IS A VOKI?
Voki is a FREE service that lets you: Create customized avatars. Add voice to your Voki avatars. Post your Voki to any blog, website, or profile. Take advantage of Voki's learning resources.
CREATE A VOKI
Sample: http://www.voki.com/mywebsite.php Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/embed/3O4rQXcBrp4
Website: http://www.voki.com/
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GROUP WORK
Teachers will access www.edmodo.com and register as a STUDENT. Search for Rio Claro East Secondary School Look for Mr. Ramdatts group Rio Claro East Secondary Teach Join the group by entering the code dnt6dz On completion of your task, you will upload your product to the group
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