1. ICT in the classroom conference
2011
Presented by RB Khan

2. 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”

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

4. No Boundaries

5. 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

6. 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

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

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

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