ICT in Education

1. ICT in Education

2. ICT in Education • ICT has a wide variety of applications in education

3. ICT as an Information Source • One of the main applications of ICT in education is its use as an information source for both teachers and pupils • The Internet – contains a wealth of information on almost every subject under the sun • CD/DVD ROMs – make information available in new and interesting ways

4. ICT as an Information Source  • Access to information not previously available • Multimedia capabilities of CD/DVD ROM make for a more interesting learning experience • Search capabilities ICT RESEARCH TOOLS • Develops research skills – but there is a downside • Encourages independence? • Internet cheaper than having to replace out of date textbooks every year???

5. ICT as an Information Source  • Copy and Paste Culture • - plagiarism!!! • Digital Divide - not everyone has equal access to digital information • “Over-reliance” on ICT ICT RESEARCH TOOLS • Reliability and bias – how can you be sure information from the Internet is reliable? • Key Skills in research are being lost – many pupils can’t use an index in a textbook!

6. Communication • Presentation tools - DTP, word processing etc. to enhance the presentation of school work • Electronic whiteboards and projectors to improve classroom delivery • Use of email and text messages for communication between teachers and students

7. Learning Tools • The market is full of “educational programs” designed to improve pupils’ skills in particular areas • Spelling and Maths programs commonplace in primary • Interactive revision programs • CBT (Computer Based Training) in many practical subjects

8. Distance Learning • U don’t even hav 2 go to skool to get an educashun like wot you did when I were a lad!!! • Videoconferencing, webcasts and VLEs (Virtual Learning Environments) – allow students to log in and work from home • BIG potential in developing countries

9. Tools/Distance Learning  • New styles of learning to suit everybody • Instant feedback of results • Students can work at their own pace • Many applications for SEN VIRTUAL TEACHERS? • Cost-effective – cheaper than teachers!!! • Collaboration through wikis, videoconferencing and forums • 24/7 access to resources/lessons Access to education in developing countries

10. Tools/Distance Learning  • Lots of educational software is American • Some educationalists argue that CD/DVD interactivity reduces attention span • The “Digital Divide” VIRTUAL TEACHERS? • Loss of social skills • No “personal” support • Email and text messaging may reduce skills in literacy • Hardware at its limits – is videoconferencing really feasible yet?

11. Administration • Most aspects of school administration are now handled by ICT • Electronic registration • Reporting to parents • Accounts/Budgeting • Exam entries • Timetabling • Frees up teachers to spend more time in the classroom • Unfortunately this means you’ll be seeing more of me!!!!

12. Summary/Revision • Use the your textbook or the Internet to make your OWN notes on ICT in Education • Your notes should cover the benefits/drawbacks of increased use of ICT in key areas