Track 2: ICT Integration into Teaching and Learning

Welcome

Welcome to Track 2: ICT Integration into Teaching and Learning. The integration of ICT into teaching and learning environments has become increasingly important in today’s digital age. With the rapid advancement of technology, educators are recognising the need to incorporate ICT tools and resources to enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes. This track introduces educators to various strategies and approaches for integrating ICT into their teaching practices.

Overview

The units for Track 2 have been curated to assist you in integrating ICT into the teaching and learning process by providing a comprehensive understanding of various ICT tools and their applications in the classroom. These units cover topics such as finding and using open education resources, finding subject-specific learning material, presenting a lesson using a laptop or interactive board, and organising ICT in the classroom, equipping educators with the necessary skills to effectively incorporate technology into their lessons. Additionally, each unit includes practical examples and hands-on activities to ensure that teachers can confidently implement these strategies in their own classrooms.

Specific Objectives 

After completing this track you will be able to:

• Analyse the challenges of implementing ICT’s in education.
• Search for Open Education Resources relevant to your subject area.
• Identify Open Educational Resources within your subject.
• Reflect on the importance of using technology in the classroom.
• Experiment with curriculum concepts.
• Formulate an acceptable use policy for using ICT in the classroom.
• Create your own animation or screencast.