Ict – information & communication technology

ICT – Information &
Communication Technology
Presented by – Derek D. Ramdatt
Head of Department
Technology Education Dep’t
Rio Claro East Secondary School

WHAT IS ICT?
• A range of technologies for gathering, storing,
retrieving, processing, analyzing and
transmitting information
D. RAMDAT/ RIO CLARO EAST SECONDARY /
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WHY USE ICT’s?
Engages students
Aids student retention of knowledge
Motivates interest in the subject matter
Illustrates the relevance of many
concepts.
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USES OF ICT IN SCHOOLS
• Development of a broad set of information literacy and related
skills.
• Using the Internet to gather information for research and projects,
and for educator resources and learning support materials;
• Using specialist educational software for specific curriculum
objectives;
• Using basic ICT applications to enhance teaching and learning,
developing computer literacy skills in the process;
• Facilitating communication to support a range of communication
strategies amongst educators and learners across the globe and
within the school;
• ICT-related learning areas, such as Information Technology or
similar subjects.
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CLASSROOM IMPACT OF ICT
Some of the most important conclusions from recent studies on
benefits of technology for education will show that:
• Learners provided with technology-rich learning environments
continue to perform well on standardized tests and develop a
variety of competencies not usually measured which include:
– increased social awareness and self confidence
– increased capacity to communicate effectively about complex
processes
– more independent learning
– increase self-initiative
– spontaneous sharing of ideas
– higher quality assignments
– higher attendance
– improved writing skills
– improved higher order thinking skills.
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• The use of the Internet as an educational tool when
integrated into curriculum is extending learning
opportunities for learners by increasing skills in conducting
independent research, interpersonal communications,
written expression, and motivation while significantly
extending learning beyond the walls of the classroom.
• Online learning improves student achievement at least as
much as traditional methods of instruction while expanding
student access to high quality instruction previously
unavailable to rural schools.
• Telecommunications serves as an effective bridge between
teachers and learners that can facilitate their
communications and it is the actions of educators, and not
the technology, that will initiate and sustain desired
educational change
Cradler: http://home.earthlink.net/~cradler/techprog.htm
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ENHANCING HOW CHILDREN LEARN
• A major scientific accomplishment of the twentieth
century has been the great advancements in understanding
cognition — that is, the mental processes of thinking,
perceiving, and remembering. For example, cognitive
research has shown that learning is most effective when
four fundamental characteristics are present:
(1) active engagement,
(2) participation in groups,
(3) frequent interaction and feedback, and
(4) connections to realworld contexts.
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• Interestingly, some of the pioneers in learning
research also have been pioneers in exploring
how technologies can improve learning. These
connections are not coincidental. As scientists
have understood more about the fundamental
characteristics of learning, they have realized that
the structure and resources of traditional
classrooms often provide quite poor support for
learning, whereas technology—when used
effectively —can enable ways of teaching that are
much better matched to how children learn.
• Roschelle, J., Pea, R., Hoadley, C., Gordin, D., Means, B. (2001). Changing How and What
Children Learn in School with Computer-Based Technologies. The Future of Children, 10(2).
Los Altos, CA: Packard Foundation. 76-101.”
http://ctl.sri.com/publications/downloads/PackardChangingLearning.pdf
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THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER IN THE
USE OF ICT
With the inevitable proliferation of ICT in the classroom, the role of the
teacher must change, and here are four key reasons why this must
happen:
• Firstly, the role of the teacher must change because ICT will cause
certain teaching resources to become obsolete. For example, the
use of overhead projectors and chalkboards may no longer be
necessary if learners all have access to the same networked
resource on which the teacher is presenting information.
• Furthermore, if students are distributed throughout several
classrooms - which is becoming more common place - localised
resources such as projectors and chalkboards become redundant
and new electronic forms of distributed communication must be
employed.
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• Secondly, ICT may also make some assessment
methods redundant. Low level (factual)
knowledge for example, has been traditionally
tested by the use of multiple choice questions.
In an ICT environment, on-line tests can easily
be used which instantly provide the teacher
with a wide range of information associated
with the learner's score.
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• Thirdly, the role of the teacher must change in the sense that it is
no longer sufficient for teachers merely to impart content
knowledge. It will however, be crucial for teachers to encourage
critical thinking skills, promote information literacy, and nurture
collaborative working practices to prepare children for a new world
in which no job is guaranteed for life, and where people switch
careers several times. One of the most ubiquitous forms of ICT - the
Internet - gives access to an exponentially growing storehouse of
information sources, almost unlimited networks of people and
computers, and unprecedented learning and research
opportunities. The Internet is a network of networks, providing
opportunities for inquiry-based learning where teachers and
students are able to access some of the world's largest information
archives. Students and teachers are able to connect with each
other, learn flexibly, and collaborate with others around the world.
Generally speaking, geographical distance is no longer a barrier, and
the age of the 'borderless' provision of education is upon us (THES,
March 2000).
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• Finally, teachers must begin to reappraise the
methods by which they meet children's' learning
needs and match curricula to the requirements of
human thought. The Internet can be an excellent
way to adapt information to meet the
characteristics of human information processing.
Traditional methods of imparting knowledge,
such as lectures and books are characterized by a
linear progression of information. Human minds
are more adaptable than this, using non-linear
strategies for problem solving, representation
and the storage and retrieval of information
• (See for example Collins and Quillian, 1969; Collins and Loftus, 1975). Hypertext software enables teachers to provide their students with the non-linear
means to match non-linear human thinking processes (Semenov, 2000: 29-30)
Steve Wheeler - Keynote Speech delivered to the National Czech Teachers Conference, University of Western Bohemia, Czech Republic May 20, 2000
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TIPS ON THE USE OF ICTS IN THE
CLASSROOM
 Plan lesson then integrate media based on the
objectives
 Provide a clear link between what you want
your students to learn and the media. Care must
be taken to provide the proper learning context.
 Take time to integrate media effectively into a
course. This is not edutainment, it is the
conscious use of media to increase student
learning.
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TIPS ON THE USE OF ICTS IN THE
CLASSROOM (cont’d)
 Use the subtitles feature for visual media. This is
especially useful in focusing student attention on the
message from the media.
 Be prepared. Technology does not work 100% of the
time, so have a back up plan. If the media equipment
does not work, go to plan B and continue your class
without missing a beat.
 Evaluate student understanding. Students respond to
incentives. Relate media to the lesson task at hand.
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EVALUATING INTERNET SOURCES
Determine Authority
 Is it absolutely clear which company or organisation is
responsible for the information on the site?
 Is there a link to a page describing what the company
or organisation does and the people who are involved
(an “About Us” page)?
 Is there a valid way of making sure the company or
organisation is legit – meaning, is this a real place that
has real contact information (email only is not
enough)?
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EVALUATING INTERNET SOURCES
Determine Accuracy
 Can I easily figure out who wrote the information?
 Are all factual claims clearly substantiated, that is,
are there cited (linked) sources?
 Are there any glaring grammatical and spelling
errors?
 How long ago was the page updated?
 Can you verify the expertise of the author? Are the
writer’s qualifications clearly stated somewhere on
the site?
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Evaluating Internet Sources
Determine Motivation
• Is there an overwhelming bias in the
information?
• Is the URL appropriate to the content?
This is a good way to determine quickly if
the site is legit for your purposes.
• Are the ads clearly separated from the
content?
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Evaluating Internet Sources
Use Common Sense
Just because something made its way on to
the Web absolutely does not mean that it’s
credible, reliable, or even true.
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WHEN TO USE VIDEOS
 Set induction
 Conceptualize methods
 Reinforce facts
 Initiate discussion
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VIDEO GUIDELINES
• Must be relevant as it is one of the most
powerful media
• Used to bring out objective not just be related
to topic
• Good quality
• Culturally relevant
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WHEN USING AUDIO FILES
• It is easy for listener to become distracted
therefore:
– Voice on audio should capture attention without
being distracting
– Keep presentations short
– Should be clear
• Beware of inaudible foreign accents
• Excessive static
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EXAMPLES OF ICT’s
 Application Use Standard Office Applications - Main
Examples Word processing
E.g. Microsoft Word: Write letters, reports etc
 Spreadsheets
E.g. Microsoft Excel; Analyse financial information;
calculations; create forecasting models etc
 Database software
E.g. Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Access; Managing data
in many forms, from basic lists (e.g. customer contacts
through to complex material (e.g. catalogue)
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 Presentation software
E.g. Microsoft PowerPoint, Windows Movie Maker, Microsoft
OneNote; make presentations, either directly using a computer
screen or data projector. Publish in digital format via email or over
the Internet
 Desktop publishing
E.g. Adobe Indesign, Quark Express, Microsoft Publisher; produce
newsletters, magazines and other complex documents.
 Graphics software
E.g Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; Macromedia Freehand and
Fireworks; create and edit images such as logos, drawings or
pictures for use in DTP, web sites or other publications

ICT INTEGRATION WITH THE USE
OF THE INTERNET
• Blogs
• Wiki
• Prezi
• Voki
• Google drive
https://drive.google.com/?tab=mo&authuser=0#my-drive
• Emails
• Edmodo http://www.edmodo.com/
• Microsoft Partners in Learning http://www.pil-network.
com/
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WHAT ARE BLOGS?
"...a web-based publication consisting primarily
of periodic articles, most often in reverse
chronological order.
http://edublogs.org/10-ways-to-use-your-edublog-
to-teach/
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CREATE A BLOG
• Sample of a blog
http://techedteachers.edublogs.org/
• Tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FIk653lvkk
• Blog Website
http://edublogs.org/
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WHAT IS A WIKI?
• A wiki is a "type of website that allows the
visitors themselves to easily add, remove, and
otherwise edit and change some available
content… (Wikipedia, 2006)
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CREATE A WIKI
Sample of a Wiki website
http://technologyeducationteachers.pbworks.com/w/page/36637666/Fro
ntPage
Username: selenatricia Password: selena1234
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Wiki tutorial
http://alison.com/ (Steps: Register or login/Search Pb works)
Website
http://pbworks.com/

WHAT IS PREZI?
Prezi is a web-based presentation
application and storytelling tool that uses a
single canvas instead of traditional slides. Text,
images, videos and other presentation objects
are placed on the infinite canvas and grouped
together in frames. The canvas allows users to
create non-linear presentations, where users
can zoom in and out of a visual map.
Cited by: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prezi
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Create a Prezi Presentation
Sample of Prezi
http://prezi.com/m2olz7kaucjl/health-and-safety-in-the-
technology-education-classroom/
Tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxhqD0hNx4Q
Website
http://prezi.com
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WHAT IS A VOKI?
Voki is a FREE service that lets you:
• Create customized avatars.
• Add voice to your Voki avatars.
• Post your Voki to any blog, website, or profile.
• Take advantage of Voki's learning resources.
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CREATE A VOKI
Sample:
http://www.voki.com/mywebsite.php
Tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/3O4rQXcBrp4
Website:
http://www.voki.com/
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WHICH SUBJECT AREAS CAN ENGAGE
ICT?
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THEORY OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE
LEARNING
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GROUP WORK
• Teachers will access www.edmodo.com and
register as a STUDENT.
• Search for Rio Claro East Secondary School
• Look for Mr. Ramdatt’s group – “Rio Claro East
Secondary Teach”
• Join the group by entering the code ‘dnt6dz’
• On completion of your task, you will upload
your product to the group
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