A presentation directed at parents in order to convince that ICT integration into education enhances student learning.

1. FACT
STUDENTS’ LEARNING IS ENHANCED
WHEN THE TEACHER INTEGRATES
ICTs INTO THE LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
WH Y ?
HOW ?
WHAT?
WHEN?

2. What are ICTs ?
Information Communication Technology
Things like:
the internet (applications such as Collaborative Stories,
Choose Your Own Adventure) and all e-resources
 computers, tablets, mobile phones
social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instragram)
blogs (Wordpress)
digital cameras

3. Skeptical ?
That’s ok. I will reassure you.
Let me explain the why and wherefore.
I promise to have you hooked by the end.
Let’s call this our ICTS IN EDUCATION
APPRECIATION JOURNEY. Like all good
journeys, it is better in the company of others.
Join me.

4. Let’s talk about context…….
 We are all part of a learning and teaching journey that takes place
each day in a Year 7 – 12 Secondary School setting.
 The enrolment at our school reflects the diversity of the local
community in terms of factors relating to social, cultural and
achievement considerations. We currently have 1,200 students
enrolled.
 ALL students are required to study English (OP) or English
Communication in Years 11 and 12. This is sometimes challenging
for students who have no interest in this subject area. The
challenge for teachers, is to keep it interesting !
 Students who are proficient in literacy have the potential to achieve
well in other subject areas.
 Students are actively encouraged by teaching and administration
staff to actively engage in their learning experience.
 Within the school’s pedagogical framework of Visible Learning,
students respond favorably to authentic learning experiences.

5. Did you know that….
Effective integration of ICTs make learning
experiences more AUTHENTIC !
The authenticity of the learning experience
depends on:
 Proficient teacher planning in constructing the
learning activity
 Proficient explanation and presentation of the
content
 Students being given the opportunity to learn in
ways which meet their own interests and needs

6. ICTs promote effective teacher planning!
When teachers of English plan learning experiences, they
draw on both academic content knowledge and a wide
range of ancillary resources.
Resource Enhanced Resource
Using ICTs
Current academic material from libraries
such as journals and written texts
e-Resources from reputable libraries and
academic institutions
Visual texts (film and TV) Clickview and Netflix allows instant access
to a broad range of visual texts.
Newsworthy items that can be used to
underpin themes in texts and link
contemporary relevance
On-line media (newspapers, trending
items, Facebook, Twitter)
Utilization of professional learning
networks (collaboration with other
educators).
Allows teachers to collaborate in a global
rather than local context. “There is a
growing body of evidence that suggests a
positive relationship between teacher
collaboration and student achievement.”
(McClure)

7. ICTs promote effective presentation
and explanation of content !
ICTs provide a ready source of exemplars in a diverse range of genres in order
to help students identify, explain and evaluate.
An example: An English teacher shares with the Year 11 class a You Tube
clip “Macbeth Summary Video” which humorously and succinctly explains
the plot and major characters of the play. (click on the link below and see
for yourself).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUYrBzugGLY
Standard 2 of the Professional Standards for Teachers is described as “Know
the content and how to teach it” specifically, as it relates to ICTs, “Teaching
and learning programmes and /or lesson plans which show the integration of
ICT into activities to make content more meaningful.” (AITSL)

8. ICTs promote the teacher’s ability to
provide students the opportunity to
learn in ways which meet their own
interests and needs !
Lessons can be modified to cater for a diverse range of student
learning needs and preferences.
Some examples:
 learning can become interactive and mobile by using devices such
as tablets (eg: outdoor classes, excursions)
 learning can become paperless (student preference for using
keyboards rather than writing; also good for the environment!)
 individual student organisation is scaffolded by the ability to
engage in self-directed learning and reflection via digital folios and
projects. Self-reflection is an integral component associated with
the development and practice of higher order thinking skills.

9. The Evidence !
“ICTs can improve teaching by enhancing an already
practiced knowledge and introducing new ways of
teaching and learning.” (Edtech Review)
“Because of its interactive and dynamic nature, ICT
has the potential to meet the needs of individual
students by providing opportunities to direct their
learning and to pursue information, or complete
tasks, in ways which meet their own interests and
needs. (Department of Education & Training, NSW)

10. References
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL), 2014. Documentary
evidence examples: proficient teachers. Viewed 10 August, 2015
http://www.aitsl.edu.au/docs/default-source/registration-
resources/documentary_evidence_proficient_teachers.pdf
Department of Education and Training. NSW (1997). Computer based technologies in
the English KLA. Curriculum Support Directorate, December, 1997.
Edtech Review, 2015. Advantages of using ICTs in teaching and learning processes.
Viewed 9 August, 2015 http://edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/2056-school-
architecture-classroom-design-learning-spaces
McClure, C.T., 2008. The benefits of teacher collaboration; essentials on education
data and research analysis. District Administration. Viewed 8 August, 2015
http://www.districtadministration.com/article/benefits-teacher-collaboration
All images courtesy of Google Images Viewed 8 August, 2015
https://www.google.com.au/#q=google+images