Preliminary reading: pp 2-7 of Noss (2012). Focus question: What is gained or lost as learning moves from the real to the virtual? Lecture: Opportunities for independent learning. Social learning and collaboration. Meaningful learning revisited. The distinct contribution of ICT. ICT and theories of learning. Task: For a chosen ICT resource, identify specific characteristics which would support learning in your chosen foundation subject. Develop an outline lesson plan in which the resource is used.

1. Y3 BA PRIMARY EDUCATION
2012-2013
ICT AND A FOUNDATION SUBJECT
LECTURE 2
USING ICT TO
SUPPORT
LEARNING

2. OBJECTIVE 2
Recognise the distinctive features
of ICT which can support
teaching and learning

3. REFLECTIONS ON
NOSS

4. CHARACTERISTICS OF ICT
Provisionality
Automatic Interactivity
Range Capacity
DfEE (1998) ‘Initial Teacher Training National
Curriculum for the use of information and
Speed communications technology in subject
teaching’, Circular 4/98 Annex B. London:
Department for Education and Employment.

6. MEANINGFUL LEARNING
Active
Intentional Constructive
Authentic Cooperative
Jonassen et al 2008

8. What is gained or lost as learning
moves from the real to the
virtual?

9. TEACHERS USING ICT
WITH LEARNERS

10. STRONGLY AGREE:
ICT MAKES LEARNING MORE
EFFECTIVE

11. ICT HAS A POSITIVE
IMPACT ON PUPILS’
ATTAINMENT

12. The overwhelming message is that
most pupils and teachers have found
the introduction of ICT into the
classroom a positive
development, motivating pupils and
teachers alike and changing radically
the learning experiences of both.
The literature contains a great deal of
persuasive argument that ICT is
valuable in improving
learning, teaching, motivation and
achievement
It is not easy to determine causal
relationships between a single initiative
and any observed changes in
behaviour or achievement.

15. RATIONALES FOR ICT
As a tool to achieve traditional teaching and learning goals
across the curriculum
In order to extend and enrich learning across the curriculum
In order to motivate learner
As a catalyst for educational change
Because of the impact of ICT on the nature of knowledge
In order to fundamentally change teaching and learning
As a tool to support learners in thinking about their own
learning
In order to provide access to the curriculum for those who
might otherwise be excluded from it
dICTatEd

16. ‘Does technology improve learning?’
is not a straightforward question with
a straightforward answer. Indeed a
mass of conflicting debates and
arguments surround this topic.
Digital technology will not
automatically support and enhance
learning processes unless some
thought is given to the ‘goodness of
fit’ between the learning task and the
learning technology.
Many debates over technology and
learning appear to be driven by
wider beliefs of what constitutes
‘good’ or ‘desirable’ learning.

17. COUNTER
ARGUMENTS

18. COUNTER
ARGUMENTS
Children spend too long in front of screens anyhow
There’ll be time enough for them to use computers later
There was none of this around when I was their age
Literacy and numeracy are more important
The web isn’t a safe place for children
It’s a waste of money
It doesn’t raise attainment

20. TASK
For a chosen ICT resource, identify
specific characteristics which would
support learning in your chosen
foundation subject. Develop an
outline lesson plan in which the
resource is used.

21. FOR NEXT WEEK