Assessment Task: Educational Technology E. Haipinge 13 May 2015 ICT Policy Critique Paper

Task Description You have familiarised yourself with the ICT Policy for Education, and you have also experienced the situation at schools on the ground. Write a 3-5 page critique paper critically examining the implementation process of the ICT Policy in Namibian Schools. The paper should do the following: 1.Describe aspects of the ICT Policy (e.g. overall goals; specific educational goals; development levels suited to schools or Faculty of Education at Unam) 2.Discuss the ICT situation at schools regarding access, ICT literacy and ICT integration in teaching and learning 3.Recommend ideas to change or improve the situation

Title of the Paper – follow APA Convention with running head Introduction: explaining the focus of the paper, the key questions or issues to be addressed Body: should be divided in key sections o E.g. Goals of the ICT Policy for Education/ Development Levels of the ICT Policy; Status of ICTs at Observed Schools (ICT Literacy of Teachers, Learners, School Leaders; Attitude of Towards ICTs) o Level of ICT Policy Implementation Recommendations: How Challenges observed can be addressed Conclusion: What can be concluded about potential to achieve the goals of the policy, use of ICT at schools; Own reflection on the task References: Documents consulted in the process of writing the essay Suggested Structure of Paper

Potential Areas of Focus 1.Teacher Use and integration of technology in the classroom, 2.Student learning and technology skills/standards; 3.Government commitment and teacher preparation to use ICT 4.Professional development and teacher support to use ICT 5.Teachers’ ethical; academic, instructional uses of ICTs 6.ICT Policy goals realization in practice 7.ICT development levels for schools & other education institutions

Examples of ICTs Computers Audio visual systems Broadcast receiving systems and telecommunication systems, Media such as compact discs and videodiscs, Microcomputer-based laboratories Internet Virtual learning centres, Local networks (wired and wireless) Instructional software, Printed media, Educational television, Voice mail Satellite communication VCRs Cable TV, Conventional and interactive radio Etc.

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Examples of ICTs – Types

ICTs – the Cloud

ICTs – Social Media

Procedure for submitting the critique paper 1.Use Word 2.Follow the structure on slide 3 3.Follow APA referencing rules strictly (Find an APA guide on Portfolio Community in the Group files) 4.Send to 5.Also upload a version on your Portfolio by following the guide on the next slide (slide 11) 6.Once graded and returned, upload the graded version on your portfolio again. Then write a reflection journal on it. Post the same reflection on your Wordpress Blog

Uploading onto Portfolio 1.Log into your portfolio 2.Navigate to “Content” 3.Select “Files” 4.Create a folder called “Course tasks” 5.Upload your paper into that folder 6.Make sure you connect with me by requesting “friend” so I’ll see your folders