The document discusses the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in education. ICT refers to the use of digital technologies and communication tools to access, manage, and create information. The document outlines how ICT can be implemented in education, including using technology as a teaching aid, administrative tool, and as a subject itself. It provides examples of specific technologies used in classrooms, such as blogs, videos, and podcasting. These tools allow students to learn in multiple ways and engage with content in a less threatening environment.

1. ICT IN EDUCATION
María Llamas Bolaños

2. WHAT IS ICT?
›-Information and communication technology,usually abbreviated as ICT.
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-Using digital technology, communication tools and networks appropriately to access,
manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in order to function in a knowledge
economy
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-Using technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate and communicate
information, and the possession of a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal
issues surrounding the access and use of information

3. ICT IN EDUCATION
A)Implementing of ICT equipment and tools in teaching and learning process
B)Familiarise students with the use and workings of computers, and related
social and ethical issues.
C)ICT Enabled learning through multiple intelligence as ICT has introduced
learning through simulation games; this enables active learning through all
senses.

5. ICT...
-As a Subject (i.e., computer studies)
-As a Teaching aids (i.e., computer-based learning, presentation,
research)
-As an Administrative tool (i.e., education management information
systems/EMIS)

6. UNESCO ICT Teacher Education Planning Guide

7. Types of technology we currently use
›Classroom Blog/Website
›Word Documents
›Online Video Streaming
›Podcasting
›Audiobooks
›Movie Making
›PortaPortal
›Document Camera

8. AN ICT CLASSROOM...
›1)Allows teacher to assess students in a different way
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2)Gives students who hesitate to speak in class an opportunity to
participate in a less threatening way
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3)Provides follow up at home
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4)Engages students and encourages them to write without feeling
like they are writing

9. Podcasting in an ICT classroom:
Synthesizes information
›Assesses student knowledge orally
›Allows students to teach one another
›Great for heterogeneous groups
››Provides opportunities for ELL students or students with Speech and Language
Impairments to practice speaking
›Book discussions
›Helps struggling writers