By Mohan Robert Coordinator – OLPC Integration HOD-ICT MBA: ECom, IT, M’Com, IB-trained OLPC - Integration Teacher PD’s Conducted

Overview Innovative Pedagogies ICT Curriculum at Indus Curriculum Delivery Testing & Assessment Marking & Rubrics Problems to be solved

Productive Learning Productive Approach Current Approach Memory Based Skill & Creative Based

ICT – Integrated Approach  Authentic  Problem-based  Dependent on Computer Use  Supported by a Multidimensional Environment Student Lesson ComputerTeacher  Lesson Designer  Classroom Facilitator  Classroom Manager  Learning Tool  Integral to Learning  Not the Object of Study  Technologically Competent  Active Learner  Student Assumptions  Role of a Researcher

Instructional Approach to Learning Authenticity of Learning Real-World Higher-Order Thinking Artificial Didactic ConstructivistCoaching Basic Skills Complexity of Learning Instructional Approach to Learning Productivity Tools Integrated Learning Systems Drill & Practice Online Research Expression/ Visualization Simulations E-Communications Online Environments Problem Solving W/ Real Data Problem Solving W/ Real Data

Constructive Lesson

ICT Curriculum at Indus MSP 6 Web Page Designing, Hyperlinks, HTML, Internet: E-Promotion, E-Learning, E-Publishing, Information, , Browsing MSP 7 Graphic Designs, Photo Editing, Illustrations: Collage, Brochures, Poster Making, Logos, Greeting Cards, Maps & Diagrams MSP 8 2D Animation, Action Script: 2D Games, Science Experiments, CBL, Project Management, Interactive Presentations IGCSE 9&10 IT – Internet, MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, FrontPage Browsing, , Content Development, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Database & Web IBDP 11&12 Computer Studies, Information Technology in Global Society: Java Programming, IT Systems, Social & Ethical Issues, Areas of Impact

Research Documentation

Assignment / Project Documentation

VISUAL COMMUNICATION Fashion Designing, Paint Manufacturing, Packing, Advertisement COLOUR CONCEPTS PATTERS TEXT & GRAPHICS COLOUR CONCEPTS PATTERS TEXT & GRAPHICS COLOUR CONCEPTS PATTERS TEXT & GRAPHICS Plumbing, Sanitation, Electrical, Architecture Curriculum Delivery

PLANNING MIND MAPPING Curriculum Delivery

THINKING SKILLS MIND MAPPING Curriculum Delivery

SUBJECT-SCIENCE MIND MAPPING Curriculum Delivery

Linguistic: Use of word processing programs can help teach language, writing, editing, and rewriting skills. Also the Internet is an invaluable tool in learning. Through children can improve their language skills as well. Other applications children benefit from are: ● Word processors with voice annotations. ● Desktop publishing programs. ● Programs that allow children to create stories, poems, essays, etc. ● Multimedia authoring. ● Videodiscs to create presentations. ● Using tape recorders. Linguistic: Use of word processing programs can help teach language, writing, editing, and rewriting skills. Also the Internet is an invaluable tool in learning. Through children can improve their language skills as well. Other applications children benefit from are: ● Word processors with voice annotations. ● Desktop publishing programs. ● Programs that allow children to create stories, poems, essays, etc. ● Multimedia authoring. ● Videodiscs to create presentations. ● Using tape recorders. IT & MI Intrapersonal Interpersonal Bodily-Kinesthetic Musical Visual/Spatial Logical-Mathematical Linguistic Logical-Mathematical: Computer programs that teach logic and critical thinking skills. These are also in game formats that could motivate children. Math programs that allows drilling and practicing. Database programs that help explore and organize data and information. Other applications children benefit from: ● Problem solving software ● Computer Aided design programs ● Strategy game software ● Graphing calculators ● Multimedia authoring programs ● Spreadsheet programs Logical-Mathematical: Computer programs that teach logic and critical thinking skills. These are also in game formats that could motivate children. Math programs that allows drilling and practicing. Database programs that help explore and organize data and information. Other applications children benefit from: ● Problem solving software ● Computer Aided design programs ● Strategy game software ● Graphing calculators ● Multimedia authoring programs ● Spreadsheet programs Visual/Spatial: Graphics programs that help develop creativity and visual skills. Also browsing the Internet, organizing files, folders will develop some spatial understanding. Other applications children benefit from are: ● Draw programs (CorelDraw) ● Image composing programs (image composer) ● Paint programs (Photopaint, Microsoft paint) ● Reading programs with visual clues ● Web page programs ● 3D software ● Software games ● Spreadsheet programs which allow children to see charts, maps or diagrams ● Multimedia authoring programs Visual/Spatial: Graphics programs that help develop creativity and visual skills. Also browsing the Internet, organizing files, folders will develop some spatial understanding. Other applications children benefit from are: ● Draw programs (CorelDraw) ● Image composing programs (image composer) ● Paint programs (Photopaint, Microsoft paint) ● Reading programs with visual clues ● Web page programs ● 3D software ● Software games ● Spreadsheet programs which allow children to see charts, maps or diagrams ● Multimedia authoring programs Musical: programs that help write or play music. ● Music composing software ● Videodisc player ● Programs integrating stories with songs and instruments ● Reading programs which relate letter/ sound with music ● Programs which allow children to create their own music ● CD-ROMs about music and instruments ● Audio CDs ● Tape recorders ● Word processors (to write about a movie or song) Musical: programs that help write or play music. ● Music composing software ● Videodisc player ● Programs integrating stories with songs and instruments ● Reading programs which relate letter/ sound with music ● Programs which allow children to create their own music ● CD-ROMs about music and instruments ● Audio CDs ● Tape recorders ● Word processors (to write about a movie or song) Bodily-Kinesthetic: Using computers will help develop hand-eye coordination. Working with a computer will allow children to become involved in their learning, actively. Other applications children benefit from are: ● Software games that allow contact with the keyboard, mouse, joystick and other devices. ● Programs that allow children to move objects around the screen. ● Word processing programs ● Animation programs Bodily-Kinesthetic: Using computers will help develop hand-eye coordination. Working with a computer will allow children to become involved in their learning, actively. Other applications children benefit from are: ● Software games that allow contact with the keyboard, mouse, joystick and other devices. ● Programs that allow children to move objects around the screen. ● Word processing programs ● Animation programs Interpersonal: Students can work in groups of two to four on the computers. Working in groups will strengthen children’s communication and cooperation skills. Applications children benefit from are: ● Computer games which requires two or more persons ● Programs that allow to create group presentations (PowerPoint) ● Telecommunication programs ● ● Distance education ● Chat to discuss ideas ● Help others with any programs Interpersonal: Students can work in groups of two to four on the computers. Working in groups will strengthen children’s communication and cooperation skills. Applications children benefit from are: ● Computer games which requires two or more persons ● Programs that allow to create group presentations (PowerPoint) ● Telecommunication programs ● ● Distance education ● Chat to discuss ideas ● Help others with any programs Intrapersonal: The computer can help children build up individual skills. It allows for differences in children’s learning styles and abilities. Children may work on their own pace with computers. Applications children benefit from are: ● Any programs which allow children to work independently. ● Games involving only one person. ● Brainstorming or problem solving software. ● Instructional games ● Word processors for journaling and recording feelings ● Developing multimedia portfolio ● Video editing (Adobe Premier) Intrapersonal: The computer can help children build up individual skills. It allows for differences in children’s learning styles and abilities. Children may work on their own pace with computers. Applications children benefit from are: ● Any programs which allow children to work independently. ● Games involving only one person. ● Brainstorming or problem solving software. ● Instructional games ● Word processors for journaling and recording feelings ● Developing multimedia portfolio ● Video editing (Adobe Premier) Integrating Technology in Multiple Intelligences

Differentiated Instructions TechnologyCurriculum E-Flashcards Terms and definitions TranslatorGerman to English E-Testing SAT – Vocabulary

Google Docs Stixy Project2Manage DabbleboardProtonotesProjectPierTwiddlaWetpaintSkypeThinkatureSpicebirdMindquarry DOVyewWrite board

Teacher Facilitation & Student Learning TechnologyCurriculum Blogs & Wiki E-Past Paper BankRevision of subject based on past papers for IB & IGCSE News articles and Research work Critical Thinking Clips & VideosClip Review Mind mapHigher Order Thinking Skills E-NotesAdditional Reference Material

Portfolios & Assignments IT TOOLSSKILLS Video Output YouTube, TeacherTube Visualizing, Understanding, Learning and Review Desk top Publishing MS-Publisher / MS-Word Authoring, Writing, Proof Reading, MI- Spatial Web Pages & Site Dreamweaver / Frontpage Web Authoring, Editing, Designing, Image Design & Editing Photoshop / CorelDraw Design, Creativity, Visualization E-Collage, E-Poster, E-Magazine Presentation Software PowerPoint / Hyper Studio Communication, Visual, Presentation

Skilled Projects IT TOOLSSKILLS 2D Animation Adobe-Flash 2D Imagination, Visualization, Creativity, Interactivity, Gaming 3D Models & Animation Maya / MAX 3D Imagination, Visualization, Creativity, Virtual Reality, Gaming Video Output YouTube, TeacherTube Storyboard, Recording, Editing Podcast Sound Forge Script, Record, Edit, Upload

Testing & Assessment Prior Knowledge Testing E-Quiz German to EnglishSelf assessment – building German vocabulary CrosswordSelf assessment SAT – Vocabulary E-Crossword Question Bank

Marking of Students Assignments

PRIMARY RESEARCH Charts & Graphs

21st Century Learning Skills Digital Age Literacy—Today’s Basics  Visual and Information Literacy  Cultural Literacy and Global Awareness Inventive Thinking—Intellectual Capital  Adaptability/Managing Complexity and Self-Direction  Curiosity, Creativity and Risk-taking  Higher Order Thinking and Sound Reasoning

21st Century Learning Skills Interactive Communication— Social and Personal Skills  Teaming and Collaboration  Personal and Social Responsibility  Interactive Communication Quality state of art results  Prioritizing, Planning, and Managing for Results  Effective Use of Real-World Tools  High Quality Results with Real-World Application

BRAIN BASED THEORY CREATIVE THINKING, CREATIVE THINKING WORK UNDER PROGRESS Learning styles