This document discusses issues relating to integrating information and communication technology (I.C.T.) into classrooms and potential solutions. Key issues identified include limited internet access, inadequate school wiring, lack of physical space, and need for teacher training. Suggested solutions are upgrading internet systems, improving electrical wiring, constructing more classrooms, and providing teacher workshops. The advantages of I.C.T. integration are equipping students with 21st century skills, enabling collaboration, and motivating learning. Objectives are developing technological skills and improving student performance and interaction. Implementation strategies involve assessing needs, acquiring resources, and training and evaluating teachers.
2. Issues relating to integration of I.C.T. in the classroom There is limited access to internet (mainly wireless) The wiring of schools are not adequate (low voltage) The required physical space is inadequate The incompetence and unwillingness of teachers
3. Issues relating to integration of I.C.T. in the classroom No internet access at a number of students’ homes. Insufficient I.T. Technicians School policies and rules which prohibit the use of cell phones and electronics by students during school / class time.
4. Ways of addressing issues Internet systems must be upgraded; wireless hubs need to be installed. Fundraisers- the funding will be realized via donations, P.T.A., School Boards, Alumni & Division funding Upgrade electrical system via Division funding. Construction of more classes, shuffling of present classes to make wisest use of space. Training workshops for stakeholders both internal and external.
5. Ways of addressing issues Establish homework centre at schools which will be supervised by parents/teachers/prefects (probably 2-3 hours per day), to enable students to access the internet for home work assignments. Have the division assign full time I.T. technician at every school. Make adjustments to school rules and policies that govern the use of cell phones and electronics.
6. Advantages of I.C.T. in the classroom It will equip students with the technological skills required for effective participation in the 21st century It will provide active collaboration among stakeholders (mainly student, teacher, parent) It will motivate students to enjoy their learning experience; to desire knowledge in an environment with which they are familiar.
7. Advantages of I.C.T. in the classroom It will establish a reliable, central depository of school knowledge. It will adequately cater to multiple intelligences in the teaching / learning process. It will provide the opportunity for gaining the class experience outside the walls of the physical classroom.
8. OBJECTIVES To produce students and teachers who possess the technological skills necessary to function in the 21st century To make learning and teaching an exciting experience for both student and teacher To create an environment that permits every child to learn and achieve at his/her highest potential
9. OBJECTIVES To assist students in becoming actively engaged in their own learning To improve the performance of students (academic and behavioral) To increase the occasions of interaction among stakeholders
10. Assessment Observation and testing (pencil/paper, practical and so on) in the use of productivity and web tools Observation; Questioning via online questionnaire, etc. Testing (pen/paper and projects/oral presentation; individual and group)
11. Assessment Observation of students on task Testing both internally (quizzes, home work assignments) and externally (N.C.S.E. and C.S.E.C.) Observation (group work, statistics) and Questioning
12. Implementation Strategies Do an intervention plan Conduct meetings with management teams or boards. Include representatives from each stakeholder sect The representative from each stakeholder faction will do a needs’ assessment about their stance on I.C.T.
13. Implementation Strategies Determine training needs of each faction Trained personnel (Principals, Vice-Principals, H.O.D.s, I.T. teachers) will be used to facilitate the new thrust. They will be responsible for training and monitoring the progress of their colleagues Acquire resources
14. Implementation Strategies Installation and Testing Implementation Evaluation: clinical supervision will assist in this area, as well as review of lesson plans done by teachers Review: to be done at the end of every term; to meet with H.O.D.s ever so often
18. SampleQuestionnaire 1. Gender Male Female 2. Marital Status Single Married Divorced 3. Religion Christian Muslim Hindu Other 4. Age group 18-24 25-32 33 and over 5. How long have you been a teacher? 0-5yrs 6-10 yrs 11-15yrs 16yrs and over
19. SampleQuestionnaire 7. Are you a trained teacher? Yes No 8. Do you love the teaching profession? Yes No 9. At which level of the education system do you teach? Pre-school Primary Secondary Tertiary 10 Is your school sufficiently equipped for ICT integration?Yes No 11. If no, what equipment is required?.............................................. 12. As a teacher do you think ICT would help students who have learning disabilities? Yes No
20. SampleQuestionnaire 13. Do you think all teachers should be trained in the use of ICT methodology? Yes No 14. Do you require training in the use of ICT? Yes No 15. Have you ever used technology in teaching any of your lessons? Yes No 16. Which devices did you use? ………………………………………………………………………… 17. What issues do you foresee in the use of ICT? ……………………………………………… 18. What are some of the privileges you may have with the use of ICT in your lessons that you may not have now? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19. Do you see the use of ICT as the way to the future of the education system? Yes No
