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ROLE OF ICT IN EDUCATION
ICT stands for Information and Communications Technology. It deals with all types of computers and communication equipment.
What is ICT?
TelevisionComputersOverhead ProjectorRadioInternetVideo and data Projectors
Types of ICT
Motivation Enhancing Teaching Active Learning Collaborative Learning Creative Learning Integrative Learning Evaluation Learning
Use of ICT in Education helps to improve the quality of education through:
use of multimedia that combines text, sound and moving images Ex.
interaction encourages students become more involved
MOTIVATION
Examples:
simulations show real life situations that can be difficult to visualise which can be used for Science subjects
communication with natives can help learning of a particular language
ENHANCES TEACHING
•ICT-enhanced learning mobilizes tools for examination, calculation and analysis of information• Learners therefore learn as they do and, whenever appropriate, work on real-life problems in-depth
ACTIVE LEARNING
ICT encourages cooperation and interaction between student and teacher, student and student
Students work in groups and support each other
COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
ICT encourages students to find solutions to problems ICT-supported learning promotes the manipulation of existing information and the creation of real-world products rather than the regurgitation of received information.
CREATIVE LEARNING
ICT promotes an integrative approach to teaching and learning
ICT integrates theory & practice
INTEGRATIVE LEARNING
ICT allows learners to explore and discover
ICT allows for different ways of learning
EVALUATIVE LEARNING
MaintenanceInequalitiesNeed for trainingInformation OverloadPace of Change and StressPlagiarismTeachers' Time
Concerns Teachers have about the use of Technology
CostsICT in education involves large sums of money to buy
equipment, keep it working and train staff
Equity of Accesshow can we make sure that all students have accessto ICT - rich and poor, people with special needs
Teacher Trainingvery important for all teachers to have adequatetraining
CHALLENGES
THE KEY to the effective use of ICT in education
is not new technology itself, but first understanding how and whether
it can enhance people’s learning.