The document discusses the importance of using information and communication technologies (ICT) in teaching and learning. It defines technology and what it means to teach or learn using ICT tools such as computers, laptops, smartphones, and software. The document outlines skills that can be acquired from ICT like searching, editing and experimenting. It also discusses advantages like promoting individual learning and encouraging group work, and disadvantages including distraction and requiring training. The conclusion is that ICT has become integral to modern life and education.

1. “Using ICT tools in
teaching and learning”
Importance of ICT in the
Classroom
Presented by:
Misheck Mutuzana
Computer Studies Examiner

2. “Using ICT tools in
teaching and
learning”

3. Outline
 What is technology?
 What does it mean to teach or learn using ICT
tools?
 How to source information or resources?
 Skills that can be acquired through the use of
ICT tools.
 Advantages of Technology in the classroom
 Disadvantages of Technology in the classroom
 Conclusion
 Reference
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4. “We cannot solve our problems with
the same thinking we used when
we created them”.
Albert Einstein
“You must be the change you
wish to see in the world”.
Mahatma Gandhi
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What is technology?
Technology refers to the collection of
tools that make it easier to use, create,
manage and exchange information.
“Technology is just a tool. In terms
of getting the kids working together
and motivating them, the teacher is
the most important”. (Bill Gates, 2010)

6. It means the use of:
 Computers
What does it mean to teach
or learn using ICT tools?
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7. What does it mean to teach
or learn using ICT tools?
It means the use of:
 Laptops
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8. It means the use of:
 Notebooks
What does it mean to teach
or learn using ICT tools?
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9. It means the use of:
 Smartphones
What does it mean to teach
or learn using ICT tools?
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10. It means the use of:
 PDAs
What does it mean to teach
or learn using ICT tools?
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11. It means the use of:
 LCD Projectors
Or Beamers
What does it mean to teach
or learn using ICT tools?
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12. It means the use of:
 Internet and email
What does it mean to teach
or learn using ICT tools?
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13. It means the use of:
 Software
What does it mean to teach
or learn using ICT tools?
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14. Teachers and students can find information on
Anything, Anytime, Anywhere using…
How to source information
or resources
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15. How to handle information
or resources
Teachers and students can find information on
Anything, Anytime, Anywhere using…
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16. Skills that can be acquired
through ICT tools
Teachers and students can get the
following skills…
 Blogging
 Podcasting
 Programing
 Designing
 Tagging
 Uploading
 Twittering
 Bookmarking
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17. Teachers and students can get the
following skills…
 Searching
 Editing
 Downloading
 Subscribing  Linking
 Experimenting
 Commenting
 Crowdsourcing
Skills that can be acquired
through ICT tools
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18.  Technology Promotes individual learning.
 Technology bridges the gap between
teachers and students
 Technology Encourages group learning
 Technology simplifies teachers work
Advantages of Technology
in the classroom
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19.  Distraction in the classroom
 It is expensive: Schools with small
budgets can not afford.
 Requires Training: Both teachers and
students need extra training on how to use
various educational technologies.
Disadvantages of
Technology in the classroom
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20. In today’s society, the use of ICT has become
part and parcel of human life and is fast
becoming the digitalized enhanced teaching
and learning norm in education.
Conclusion
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21. Thank you for your
attention!!!

22. Any Questions!!!

23. References
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[Accessed: 23/04/2015]
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teaching-processes
 http://www.thinkfinity.org/uploadedimages
 http://www.facebook.org
 http://www.twitter
 http://www.bing.com
 http://www.google.com
 http://www.skype.com
 http://www.skype.com
 http://www.YouTube.com
 http://www.yahoo.com
 http://www.Ask.com
 http://www.yellowpages.com
 http://www.WhatsApp.com
 http://www.wikipedia.org
 http://www.microsoft.com

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