1. “We are in an era of technological development, and the explosion of knowledge of information that changes at every moment, which requires us to keep up with technological development in education, so that we can improve skills and abilities.” Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili Director General of Abu Dhabi Education Council ICT Integration across the Curriculum

2. Integrating ICT across the Curriculum Community (2) Cycle 2/3

3. Session Overview ICT in 21st Century Society ICT Integration, eLearning and New School Model ICT in Our School

4. Group Norms Parking Lot Housekeeping

5. Learning Outcomes Participants will… 1.Gain an understanding of the nature and impact of ICT in 21st century society 2. Become familiar with ADEC eLearning philosophy and approach 3. Gain an understanding of how ICT integration works in their children’s school

6. ICT in 21 st Century Society ICT in 21 st Century Society is not just about replacing old technology with new solutions… ….it’s about people and communities…..

7. ICT in 21 st Century Society ….connecting and communicating

8. ICT in 21 st Century Society Text a friend? Join Facebook? Use Twitter? Use a laptop? Use a ‘smartphone’? Create a podcast? Learn to read and write? Read your first book? Use a computer? Use email? Use the Internet? Play a video game? Get a mobile phone? When did you first:

9. ICT in 21 st Century Society First text a friend? Join Facebook? Use Twitter? Use a laptop? Use a ‘smartphone’? Create a podcast? Learn to read and write? Read their first book? First use a computer? Start using email? Use the Internet? Play an online game? Get their first mobile phone? How old will a typical student be when they:

10. http://marcprensky.com/writing/Prensky-TheRightStuff-EdTech-May-Jun2012.pdf p. 3 YESTERDAY’S LITERATE PERSON TODAY’S LITERATE PERSONTOMORROW’S LITERATE PERSON Write a letterWrite an emailWork in a virtual community Write a reportMake a PowerPointMake a video Write an essayWrite a blog postWrite a program 20122017 YESTERDAY’S LITERATE PERSON Arabic TranslationTOMORROW’S LITERATE PERSON Write a letterWrite an emailWork in a virtual community Write a reportMake a PowerPointMake a video Write an essayWrite a blog postWrite a program ICT Integration: Global Perspectives

11. ICT Integration: Changing Role of Teachers Changes in Teacher Roles A shift from:To: Knowledge transmitter (the primary source of information) Teacher controlling and directing all aspects of learning Learning facilitator (collaborator, coach, knowledge navigator and co- learner) Teacher giving students more options and responsibility for their own learning Arabic Translation UNESCO Transforming Education 2010

12. Changes in Student Roles A shift from:To: Passive recipient of information Reproducing knowledge Learning as a solitary activity Active participant in the learning process Producing knowledge Learning collaboratively with others Arabic Translation ICT Integration: Changing Role of Students UNESCO Transforming Education 2010

13. What is eLearning? eLearning is learning enhanced by digital technology. It supports and enables student-centred learning experiences that are flexible, collaborative, interactive, engaging and authentic. ADEC eLearning Support Document 2012 13

14. eLearning in Cycle 2 and 3 Who teaches eLearning? ICT teacher delivers the ADEC ICT curriculum Subject teachers plan learning experiences using ICT if it will enhance the learning experience and/or support students’ learning

15. Why Integrate ICT across the Curriculum? Improved learner outcomes More ‘learner-centered’ pedagogy; students more independent Develops students’ ability to work collaboratively and in groups Learning is more ‘hands-on’, less abstract Increases students’ motivation and creativity 15

16. ICT Showcase: Digital Storytelling Digital Storytelling “…is the modern expression of the ancient art of storytelling. Digital stories derive their power by weaving images, music, narrative and voice together, thereby giving deep dimension and vivid color to characters, situations, experiences, and insights.” Leslie Rule, Center for Digital Storytelling http://schools.spsd.sk.ca/curriculum/techyteacher/category/photostory

17. Digital Storytelling: PhotoStory Software for creating digital storytelling projects Can add pictures, music, voice, transitions, and effects to make pictures and stories come to life Allows for creativity, differentiation and higher-order thinking skills Promotes collaboration and teamwork

18. ICT Integration: An Example PhotoStory 18

19. ICT Showcase: How ICT is Used in Our School 19

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21. References ADEC eLearning Support Document. 2012. Abu Dhabi Education Council. Mikre, F. 2011. The Roles of Information Communication Technologies in Education. Review Article with Emphasis to the Computer and Internet.Available at: http://www.ajol.info/index.php/ejesc/article/viewFile/73521/62437 http://www.ajol.info/index.php/ejesc/article/viewFile/73521/62437 Silva, E. Measuring skills for 21 st century learning. Available at: http://216.78.200.159/Documents/RandD/Phi%20Delta%20Kappan/Measuring%20Skil ls%20for%2021st%20Century%20-%20Silva.pdf http://216.78.200.159/Documents/RandD/Phi%20Delta%20Kappan/Measuring%20Skil ls%20for%2021st%20Century%20-%20Silva.pdf Wong, K.C., Yuen, A.H.K., and Law, N. 2003. ICT implementation and school leadership: case studies of ICT integration in teaching and learning. Journal of Educational Administration. Vol. 41:2, pp. 158-170. UNESCO Transforming Education: The Power of ICT Policies. 2011. Available at: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0021/002118/211842e.pdf http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0021/002118/211842e.pdf 21