ICT in the classroom conference 2011 Presented by RB Khan

LMS Today More that 70% of staff are not computer literate Remaining 30% semi literate Little to no use of technology in the classroom As a recognised private school we are “far behind”

What's holding LMS back Technophobia Negative stereotyping Lack of initiative Lack of infrastructure Knowledge of what is out there

No Boundaries

Eradicating technophobia Overcoming the fear of technology Increased exposure to computers Realisation that technology is an enabler Software has become user friendly Increased automation / efficiency

How to achieve this? Self study modules Networking Microsoft learning suite for schools, etc Networking Joining “schoolnet” , “Partners in learning network” Collaborative learning Social media educational groups Establishing professional learning networks (PLN’s) Getting involved in innovative teaching awards Sharing , recognising each others efforts and motivating everyone to achieve

Tools available / benefits Smartboard Mimmio E-beam Digital scribe Textbook reader Whiteboard in a can Todays meet / twitter / tweetdeck Sim-less cellphones Skype

Education is rapidly becoming digitalised Electronic textbooks are already here QR readers Electronic communication / e-mail / webpages Technology is the means through which the new generation learn If we choose to be afraid , we are going to be left behind

In Conclusion “Technology will not replace educators who use it, but will replace those who don’t”