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* Provides an justification for the use of ICTs in the classroom. * Describes the ways in which ICTs can be used to improve efficiency, educational management and pupil learning. * Provides examples of ways that ICTs can be used to enhance classroom learning.

This paper describes how teams of teachers and researchers have developed ways of embedding ICT into everyday classroom practices to enhance learning. Includes some discussion of the impact of home use of ICT.

Discusses the links between ICT policy and its actual implementation. Are teachers integrating ICT into lesson (as per policy) or simply teaching ICT skills?

Nominated as "Best Educational Wiki," in 2008 and 2009, Educational Origami is a blog , and a wiki, about the integration of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) into the classroom. It's about 21st Century Learning and 21st Century Teaching. This collection includes the connection of ICT with Bloom's Taxonomy, learning styles, integration, management, and dealing with complex change. The site also houses many resources for teachers to equip them to become "Digital Natives."

Brief guide to using ICT in the classroom, particularly focusses on classroom management when using ICTs.

Online textbook providing introductory level explanation of ICT, how they work, data storage, manipulation and processing. Explains how ICT systems are used.

A summary document describing what the research says about ICT and classroom organisation in schools

Describes two school situations and the way that ICT is addresses. The paper focusses on a concern that ICT use has become a thing "to do" in itself, rather than a means to an end.

A detailed study that looks at how ICT was being used in schools (in Australia, USA, England and Hong Kong) in 2000. Also considers the ways that ICT integration are changing education.

Explores the stages that teachers go through in implementing ICT. Shows the importance of the teachers' knowledge of ICT 

Provides information for teacher trainers on the coordination of ICT Teacher Professional Development

Simple form for self evaluation of ICT Continuing Professional Development needs. Aimed at primary/elementary teachers

"What Factors Support or Prevent Teachers from Using ICT in their Classroom?" - does what it says on the tin. 

A study that describes some case studies of innovative uses of ICT in education in England.

This study centers on the impact of Chinese student teachers' gender, constructivist teaching beliefs, teaching self-efficacy, computer self-efficacy, and computer attitudes on their prospective ICT use.

Looks at whether teacher use of ICT is a true change in deep practice or simply a box-ticking exercise.

* Provides a general introduction to the justification for, practicalities of and challenges of ICT use in education.

Blog of ideas about using ICT in foreign languages classes. 

Guide to integrating ICT and outdoor learning in the early years.