Arusha Computing Centre

Imparting Knowledge & Technical Skills

Integrating ICT into teaching and Education

Overview

This course is designed for teachers who would like to further their knowledge and develop their skills in the use of ICT tools in the classroom.

Through an hands-on approach and learning by doing methodology the participants will develop concrete ICT skills , discuss and exchange ICT and reflect together how to use them in education and in the learning process.

Learning Outcome

The course has a flexible approach in order to adapt the learning outcomes to the particular needs and ICT skills of the participant

  • Gain the key concepts and benefits of using ICT to support and enhance teaching, learning and assessment in the classroom.
  • Outline considerations for planning an ICT-enhanced lesson.
  • Understand safety, security and well-being considerations when using ICT in education.
  • Outline ICT resources that can be used to support and enhance teaching, learning and assessment.
  • Understand how to source and evaluate ICT resources to support and enhance teaching, learning and assessment.
  • Outline key features of classroom technologies.
  • Use key features of a learning platform.

Module Overview

Category Skill Set
Key Concepts Benefits
Pedagogy and ICT
Planning
  • Lesson planning considerations
  • Safety, security and well-being
Selecting ICT Resources
  • ICT resources for teaching and learning
  • ICT resources for assessment
  • Sourcing, evaluating ICT resources
Managing the Learning Environment
  • Classroom technologies
  • Learning platforms

Training Schedule

Day Topic
Introduction
  • Introduction to understanding ICT used in education, use of computers and devices, networks, applications/tools and digital content
  • Outline the benefits of using ICT to support and enhance teaching
  • Outline the benefits of using to support enhance learning
  • Outline the benefits of using ICT to support and enhance assessment
  • Outline barriers to using ICT to support and enhance teaching, learning and assessment
  • Pedagogy and ICT
Lesson Planning Consideration
  • Outline steps involved in planning an ICT-enhanced lesson.
  • Recognize that planning an ICT-enhanced lesson includes the selection of ICT for lesson preparation, teaching activities, learning activities, assessment activities.
  • Outline practical considerations when planning an ICT-enhanced lesson.
  • Understand the importance of ensuring equal access to ICT for all students. Identify some options for enhancing accessibility.
  • Create a lesson plan for an ICT-enhanced lesson.
  • Safety, security and well-being
ICT Resources for Teaching
  • Identify types of digital content that can be used to support and enhance teaching and learning and outline their key features.
  • Identify communication tools that can be used to support and enhance teaching and learning and outline their key features.
  • Identify online collaboration tools that can be used to support and enhance teaching and learning and outline their key features.
  • Identify productivity tools that can be used to support and enhance teaching and learning and outline their key features.
  • Identify image, audio, video tools that can be used to support and enhance teaching and learning and outline their key features.
  • ICT Resources for Assessment
  • Sourcing, Evaluating ICT Resources
Managing the Learning Environment
  • Understand the concept of an interactive whiteboard and outline its key features.
  • Understand the purpose of a digital projector in the classroom and outline its key features.
  • Understand the purpose of a digital visualizer in the classroom and outline its key features.
  • Understand the concept of screen sharing tools and outline their key features.
  • Learning platforms

Why Choose Us?

At Arusha Computing Centre, we are committed to providing a learning experience that is both effective and engaging. Our course offers:

  • Interactive sessions with expert instructors.
  • Real-world case studies and practical exercises.
  • Flexible learning schedules.
  • Access to a wide range of resources and support.

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