ICT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING

ICT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING. Core competencies, values and pertinent contemporary issues. Presented by: Anne akinyi Annemaya53@gmail.com.

Outline. Definition of ICT. Blueprint on information technology effectiveness. Attributes of computer based technology. Learning resources and ICT tools. Digital techniques. Influence of ICT in student learning. Unique features of ICT. Multimedia applications in student learning..

Definiton of ict. ICT LITERACY The ability to use tools of information and communication technology- Using digital technology, communication tools to access, manage, integrate, evaluate and create information in order to function in a knowledgeable society..

BLUEPRINT ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EFFECTIVENESS.

Co-operative learning- social/positive group interaction. Communication skills- one-to-one, one-to-two, many-to-many. Multi-sensory delivery- Text, graphics, sound, video and animation. Motivation- greater learner engagement. Active learning- enhanced learner interest. Multi-cultural education- links students from across the country and around the world..

Intellectual note. “ Technology which increases the rate of learning would enable the teacher to teach less and the learner to learn more” By Anonymous.

Digital techniques. Spreadsheet programming- records, exam scores Databases- information storage. Graphic software- to prepare teaching and learning resources Developing multimedia kits to make teaching and learning interesting Word processing- documents, notes, projects, assignments Games and simulations- To improve quality of learning.

Advantages of ict. INFLUENCE OF ICT IN STUDENT LEARNING Simulates and motivates students to learn. Aids in understanding of difficult concepts. Aids in collaboration and group work. Caters to different learning styles. Helps to provide interactive learning experiences. Helps students to gain valuable computer skills..

Unique features of ict. Provides flexibility and variety in learning. Promotes creativity. Facilitates collaboration and communication. Aids in visualisation of different concepts..

Multimedia applications in student learning. Students who use multimedia tools are active learners. Students reflect these kind of tasks throughout their life. Students work collaboratively, not only with each other but with researchers and teachers..