ICTs and Pedagogy

In the 3 pracs that I have undertaken so far, this is the image the best describes the learning, at least from the teaching perspective that I have found. Most classes have involved the teacher standing up the front, initiating the learning, the discussion or the activity. they often use a whiteboard or more commonly a power-point presentation. This just looks like a classroom that I have been a part of.

Children work collabortively with their peers. This is a pedagogical appraoch that I believe is essential in all aspects of the educational environment.

In my last professional experience, laptops (and direct internet access) were used as subsitutes for textbooks. This was a highly effective as students remain engaged throughout the entire lesson and it was a great experience to be able to integrate technology into every lesson.

This is an example of children learning through play

What we always aim to achieve in the classroom doesn't always happen

ICT's can and should be used across all Learning Areas. There are many interesting and informative tools and applications to be accessed using technology and therefore using these broadens the students mind and moves away from the limitations that common applications such as Microsoft Office provide.

Internet in the classroom is the way of the future. 21st century learners are capable of communicating with ICTs

This image captures the excitement and energy young children exhibit every day. As I teacher, I hope to draw on these qualities to make their learning experiences interactive, engaging and meaningful.

Learning through play. Social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.

Teachers Conference: Learning About ICTs

Learning by doing and having fun with it

Holistic approach to learning - knowing how to look at and consider all the various components/factors of learning, what impacts them and how they interweave/react/relate with each other

Australian consultancy group that partners with schools to develop/empower them for learning for the future and to drive change. In this site they share relevant news and information about change, learning, ICTs, school culture and priorities and experiences.

Here is an image that shows a common type of teacher, but not the teacher we should aim to be.

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