ICT can provide both the resources and the pedagogical framework for enabling
pupils to become effective independent learners. For example, computer programs
are available that adjust themselves to the pupils’ level and then set
appropriate tasks and give feedback on performance. Used wisely, these can help
pupils to move on.
Where information and communications technology (ICT) is taught well, it has
been shown to enhance pupils’ levels of understanding and attainment in other
subjects. That’s because “real” ICT is more about thinking skills than about
mastering particular software applications.
Pupils usually enjoy using computers and other types of technology, so lessons
which make use of it start off with an advantage (which is all too often
squandered).
this is an important area. Used correctly ICT can support students that require greater levels of scaffolding and do so in a way that allows the student to maintain control of their own learning path.
Educational technology puts the pupil in control (if it is well-designed), enabling her to personalise the interface, select and create resources, and even choose what to learn
This needs to be managed well as few students have the skills to fully manage what they are learning. Perhaps they do however the constraints of the curriculum require they cover set criteria. Choices are available but these still need to be guided and negotiated with the teacher
Believe this could be really beneficial info for Assignment 1 in regards to why we should enable the use of ICT with in the classroom - hopefully you will be able to resonate with a few pointers in context to something you may have experienced or be familiar with.
News article describing how one Brazilian school is encouraging their students to reply to the tweets of their favourite celebrities to correct their grammar and spelling.
On the plus side, it's engaging students in something they might get a kick out of in relation to grammar/spelling.
On the down side, there are questions about how well this fits the Twitter culture. Some may also raise questions about the practice of having students attach photos of themselves to the tweets.
Quite frankly I found the SAMR-model, as it was presented,
to be over simplistic and even trivial.
The idea that technology not only
affects the quality and efficiency of tasks but also changes the conditions for
communication, interaction and learning,
There are, for instance, studies showing the decreased reading abilities among Swedish children
can be tied to an increase in computer use
A Swedish academic writes an open letter raising some concerns about the SAMR model. A common model for understanding what ICT can be used for. Mentioned briefly in the week 3 learning path.
This was the first resource I came across after Googling the title I've written above. I took the advice in the learning path in selecting my subject for my unit plan (to pick a weaker teaching area in order to strengthen it) and this resource has helped me immeasurably! It provides focus questions, PDF and video samples, as well as providing additional links surrounding developing geographical thinking and communication skills and understanding geography teaching in terms of pedagogical practices. All in all, a good find!
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