FatMax Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 LicenseCreative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License ICT in Education

FatMax Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 LicenseCreative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License ICT in Education Information Source CommunicationLearning Tools Distance Learning Administration ICT has a wide variety of applications in education

FatMax Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 LicenseCreative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License ICT as an Information Source One of the main applications of ICT in education is its use as an information source for both teachers and pupils The Internet – contains a wealth of information on almost every subject under the sun CD/DVD ROMs – make information available in new and interesting ways

FatMax Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 LicenseCreative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License ICT as an Information Source Internet cheaper than having to replace out of date textbooks every year??? Multimedia capabilities of CD/DVD ROM make for a more interesting learning experience Encourages independence? Access to information not previously available ICT RESEARCH TOOLS Search capabilities Develops research skills – but there is a downside 

FatMax Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 LicenseCreative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License ICT as an Information Source Key Skills in research are being lost – many pupils can’t use an index in a textbook! Digital Divide - not everyone has equal access to digital information Reliability and bias – how can you be sure information from the Internet is reliable? Copy and Paste Culture - plagiarism!!! ICT RESEARCH TOOLS “Over-reliance” on ICT 

FatMax Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 LicenseCreative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License Communication Presentation tools - DTP, word processing etc. to enhance the presentation of school work Electronic whiteboards and projectors to improve classroom delivery Use of and text messages for communication between teachers and students

FatMax Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 LicenseCreative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License Learning Tools The market is full of “educational programs” designed to improve pupils’ skills in particular areas Spelling and Maths programs commonplace in primary Interactive revision programs CBT (Computer Based Training) in many practical subjects

FatMax Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 LicenseCreative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License Distance Learning U don’t even hav 2 go to skool to get an educashun like wot you did when I were a lad!!! Videoconferencing, webcasts and VLEs (Virtual Learning Environments) – allow students to log in and work from home BIG potential in developing countries

FatMax Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 LicenseCreative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License Tools/Distance Learning Cost-effective – cheaper than teachers!!! Collaboration through wikis, videoconferencing and forums Instant feedback of results Many applications for SEN New styles of learning to suit everybody VIRTUAL TEACHERS? Students can work at their own pace 24/7 access to resources/lessons Access to education in developing countries

FatMax Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 LicenseCreative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License Tools/Distance Learning Hardware at its limits – is videoconferencing really feasible yet? Some educationalists argue that CD/DVD interactivity reduces attention span No “personal” support Lots of educational software is American The “Digital Divide”  VIRTUAL TEACHERS? Loss of social skills and text messaging may reduce skills in literacy

FatMax Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 LicenseCreative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License Administration Most aspects of school administration are now handled by ICT Electronic registration Reporting to parents Accounts/Budgeting Exam entries Timetabling Frees up teachers to spend more time in the classroom Unfortunately this means you’ll be seeing more of me!!!!

FatMax Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 LicenseCreative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License Summary/Revision Use the your textbook or the Internet to make your OWN notes on ICT in Education Your notes should cover the benefits/drawbacks of increased use of ICT in key areas