1. 3.4 Education

2. Overview Discuss the impact of ICT in schools to including the use of filters to control access to web content and an intranet to facilitate learning both inside and outside the classroom. Identify the advantages in using the following tools in education: VLEs (including computer based automated assessment), interactive whiteboards, CAL software, teleconferencing.

3. Impact of ICT in schools New opportunities for distance learning Video conferencing with other schools and industry Filtering removes inappropriate content Intranet facilities means work can be accessed from home E-portfolios means a reduction in paper and automatic backups The exchanging of ideas through bulletin board

4. Educational tools Advantages VLEsA Virtual lab environment Can assist with course Can track student work Can use e-portfolios which can be assessed by both teacher and pupil Interactive whiteboardCan be connected to computer system Pupils can enter information onto it Large screen CAL softwarePupils can learn at their own pace Can revisit topics Can record pupil performance TeleconferencingCan share ideas with other schools Can receive training from experts not on site

5. Controlling web access (1)

6. Controlling web access (2)

7. Controlling web access (3)

8. Controlling web access (4)

9. Controlling web access (5)

10. Acronyms VLE: Virtual learning Environment CAL: Computer Assisted Learning

11. Discussion “The school of the future may not require a teacher in the classroom.” Discuss this statement.