Literacy in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is fundamental to life in our modern technological society. To equip students to be literate life long learners and global citizens of the 21st century we must successfully integrate ICT into both the English curriculum and English pedagogical practice.
"Effective use of ICT in secondary science: guidelines and case studies
Val Oldham"
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Video shows how one teacher uses ICT in his classroom to teach his students the more abstract concept of astronomy which does not have any easy 'hands-on' aspects
Although this work was published in 2002, it provides a thorough discussion of ICT as a strategy against poverty. Many concepts here remain relevant and thought provoking 12 years on. Harris investigates possibilities for ICT based education, e-learning, and life-long learning to forge "substantial improvements in the daily lives of millions of poor people". This work could be linked to Year 10 History and the Depth Study on Rights and Freedoms.
The Educational Technology - ICT in Education website is aimed at teachers, users, leaders and managers of educational ICT. Published by Terry Freedman, a UK-based independent educational consultant.
An article, presented at the International Science Education Conference 2009, discusses the affordances of ICT integration for science education with a focus on the resources created for the Environorth.org.au website.