A Tutorial for teachers by Lories Slockbower

What are ICTs? ICT is an acronym which stands for information and communication

technologies Includes any communication device or application encompassing: radio,

television, cellular phones, computer and network hardware and software, satellite systems and so on, as well as the various services and applications associated with them, such as videoconferencing and distance learning. In a school, these might include:

• Computer• Radio and television • Overhead projector• Interactive white board• Document reader • Mobile phone• iPod• Digital camera

How are ICTs used in education?To teach Support assessment and manage

the educational process Support student needs Support teachers’ professional

developmentEnhance students’ ICT and

information literacy skills

Using ICTs in TEACHINGTechnology enhances your lessons by directly

involving the student in the learning Here are some ways students can use a

computer in the classroom and resources to help you get started:

• Access the Internet to conduct research• http://dept.sccd.ctc.edu/tlc/resources/teach.ht

ml• Follow a Web quest to discover specific

information• http://www.webquestdirect.com.au/whatis_use.asp

More ways to use a computerUse word processing to type assignmentshttp://eduscapes.com/tap/topic76.htmCreate charts or graphs for presentations http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/ Make a blog (an online journal) to share their research

information with other childrenhttp://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/creating-character-blogs-1169.html?tab=4Create a podcast to develop oral and writing skillshttp://userwww.sfsu.edu/~nshelley/

Television instructionTelevision provides

instruction and specialized subject areas when teachers are not available.

In Telescundaria in Mexico, ITV provides distance learning and in-school support of teachers.

Improves achievement – Students who lagged behind initially caught up completely and cut their math and language deficit by half. (Click on site at right and scroll to page 11)

http://www.knowledgeenterprise.org/pdfs/ICT_Handbook_Part3.pdf

Interactive television illustrates applications, describes context, and generates student interest

http://www.unctv.org/education/tvforlearning/usingtv/educators_usingtv.html

Radio instruction Interactive Radio Instruction

(IRI) is the use of radio to bring curriculum and teacher training to classrooms

Requires a radio and an adult facilitator

Reaches large numbers of teachers and learners who are isolated by distance, disease, poor infrastructure.

Can be used almost anywhere, Example: In Zambia, radio

instruction has helped children who lacked instructors due to the AIDS epidemic. For details, see

http://idd.edc.org/resources/publications/zambia-interactive-radio-instruction

Using an overhead projectorAn overhead projector

is a type of slide projector that is used to display images to the class.

Use it to post the class starter for the day & agenda,demonstrations/Internet displays, student workformatting for essays, etc.

For a lesson idea, seehttp://www.teachervision.fen.com/graphic-organizers/skill-builder/48615.html

Using an Interactive White BoardWhat is a white board?

Show streamed or downloaded video clips. You can pause, circle, underline, highlight text. You can connect a DVD or VHS player to the projector.Print and save notes. You can put notes in a file on a shared server for students to download or post notes on a Web page or blog.

It’s a large interactive display that connects to a computer and projector which shows the computer’s desktop on the board’s surface

You can use it to -Present multimedia

projects

Encourage Critical Thinking. Students' ideas can be written directly on the whiteboard; if you switch to outline view, the class can brainstorm together.

Helpful to special needs students. The large fonts and bright colors may be helpful for both visually impaired students and those who are easily distracted.

For suggested lesson plans, go to:http://www.waukeshaschools.com/WIT/SmartBoard/specificapps.htmhttp://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/15.cfm?s=15&p=250,index

Using a document readerDocument readers, sometimes called DigiCams or

Elmos, are digital cameras positioned so that documents can be placed under them and the documents are then displayed on the classroom's projector.

They are similar to old transparency viewers with the added advantage of being able to show non-transparent items as well as pages of a book, DVD cases, small prints, etc.

For ideas on how to use these in your classroom, check this website: http://www.elmo.co.jp/doc-cam/what/

Mobile phonesUse sites like Gabcast

or Evoca to make ‘instant’ podcasts straight from a mobile phone

Set up audio toursAccess podcastsCreate mini-

documentaries using the camera in a phone

Record field trips – use photos or voice or text back observations to other pupils 

Record science experiments and include the pictures /video with their written reports

Ideas for mobile phone useCheck out this

website: http://www.ipadio.com/phlogs/SimonEnsor/2010/9/25/Telephones-In-The-Classroom

Using iPods or MP3 playersPortable, pocket-

sized devices for storing and playing audio, text and video files,

Use to share files with a class and for assessment. See site below:

http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites070.shtml

Use a digital cameraStudents can use

photography to develop their art and technology skills. A digital camera can be used for:

PowerPoint presentationsSlide show presentationsDisplays and class

projectsWeb pagesBulletin boardsScreensaversJournal writingSchool publications

For some interesting classroom ideas, check out:

http://terpconnect.umd.edu/~toh/image/DigitalCameraUses.htm

http://www.edzone.net/~mwestern/pix.html

http://www.onekama.k12.mi.us/onekama97-98/hyperstudio.htm

ICTs support students needsAssistive technology

includes devices which help learners with disabilities such as voice synthesizers, navigators, scanners, text enlargement software, and alternative keyboards.

iPods can also help the visually impaired by providing audios of lessons. For more ideas, visit:

http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/ATBasics/Foundation/intro/introbasic.php

ICTs in ASSESSMENTSimulators and

gaming devices are used to test learners’ abilities, for instance, in driving skills

Computer software helps teachers create a variety of assessments with ease and maintain student records. For details, see

http://www.shambles.net/pages/staff/AssessIT

ICTs in professional developmentTeachers can access

professional development at school or in their home through:

Computers and the Internet

Interactive RadioTelevisionVideo recordingOnline distance

learning

See how other teachers view professional development at:

http://www.ictineducation.org/home-page/2010/7/7/professional-development-in-technology.html

Enhancing students’ ICT literacy skillsUsing technology prepares

students for the following 21st workforce skills

Communicate effectively: in audio, video, animation, design software, e-mail, Web sites, message boards, blogs, streaming media, etc.

Analyze and interpret data: Web-based and other electronic formats.

Understand various data representation systems, such as computational models and simulations

Manage and prioritize tasks: Students must be able to manage various technologies.

Engage in problem solving: Students must have an understanding of how to apply what they know and can do to new situations.

Ensure security and safety: Students must know how to ethically use technology.

http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te800.htm#context

Let’s review…Read the question on the left and click at right for the answer1. How can ICTs be used ineducation?

2. Name some common types of technology found in a classroom.

1. To teach, support assessment and manage the educational process, support student needs, support teachers’ professional development and enhance students’ ICT and information literacy skills

2. Computers, overhead projector, interactive white board, document reader, mobile phone, iPod, digital camera

More questions3. What two devices can be

used to project information on to a screen?

4. Name three ways to use an interactive white board.

5. How can you use computers in the classroom?

6. What technology is effective for distant learners?

7. Name ways ICTs are used in assessments

3. Overhead project and document reader

4. Present multi-media presentations, video clips, print and save notes

5. Use the Internet for research, Web quests, word processing, blog, podcast, charts and graphs

6. Interactive radio and television, computer

7. Simulations, grade books, standardize tests, data reports

8. Give an example of using a mobile phone in a lesson

9. How can an iPod be used academically?

10. How could you use adaptive technology to assist a visually impaired student?

11. Aside from the PowerPoint software itself, what other technology would enhance the presentation?

8. Record a science experiment with picture and video

9. Students can access hundreds of educational Web sites to hear lectures. Teachers can record their lessons for students to hear.

10. Equip the computer with a special keyboard designed with larger keys, and a magnifier

11. A digital camera to take photos

11. How do ICTs enhance professional development?

12. Name some ways that technology literacy skills prepare students for the 21st century workforce.

11. With the availability of computers, videos, and online classes, teachers can pursue professional development when it fits into their schedule.

12. Technology training helps students communicate effectively, analyze and interpret data, understand various data representation systems, and learn how to use technology ethically.

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