UNDERSTANDING ICT IN EDUCATION 1.3

1.3     IDENTIFY THE TARGET STUDENT OUTCOMES THAT RESULT FROM IMPLEMENTING AN ICT-CFT-SUPPORTED LEARNING EXPERIENCE

SCOPING STATEMENT

This is the first stage of the three-stage ICT-CFT, so students take first steps towards becoming: better-informed, more motivated, investigative, aware of new sources of information, exposed to different perspectives, able to use ICT and have experience of using computer peripherals, collaborative with each other, reflective and able to solve problems, more open-minded etc.  Generally setting the groundwork for the next two stages.

NOTE: This objective  is student-centred

TASK COMPONENTS

Recognize the benefits for student outcomes of using the Technology Literacy approach (listing, analyzing, discussing the benefits). Visualize how ICT-CFT could be implemented in their own teaching environment and the benefits that would result. Develop student ownership of their ICT use to promote student reflection and interest in expanding student’s own ICT use.

TASK FREQUENCY, IMPORTANCE, DIFFICULTY AND OCCURRENCE

Daily, critical, difficult  and this task is sched- uled or planned for.

TASK TOOLS

ICT-CFT documents  and any related resources.

OBSTACLES

Lack of creativity in being able to visualize student benefits. 

 Fear of change.  

ICT-CFT publications not available in local languages. Lack of awareness of country’s support for ICT-CFT. Local opposition/lack of support for ICT-CFT. Budget restrictions