ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum
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Approx. 20 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course is designed to equip primary school teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate ICT into their teaching methods.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to use a range of ICT tools and applications to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom.
- Discover how to create engaging and interactive lessons that cater to different learning styles.
- Explore how to effectively manage and implement ICT resources in the classroom.
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Primary School Teacher
- USA: $50,000 - $70,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 6,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €35,000
- ICT Coordinator
- USA: $60,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 12,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €45,000
Related Topics for further study
- ICT integration in primary education
- Teaching with technology
- Interactive and engaging lessons
- Classroom management
- Student-centered learning
Learning Outcomes
- Develop the skills to use a range of ICT tools and applications effectively in the classroom.
- Create engaging and interactive lessons that cater to different learning styles.
- Implement ICT resources in the classroom in a way that enhances teaching and learning.
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic computer literacy
- Access to ICT resources
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Teaching with Technology
- Technology-Enhanced Learning
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Educational Consultant
- Educational Consultant
Related Books
Description
Why and how are teachers integrating ICT (Information and Communication Technology) into primary education? In this course we analyse examples from schools in different parts of the world, and bring professional teachers, headteachers and policymakers together to share their best ideas and inspiring stories.
Outline
- ICT and the 21st Century Primary School
- Week 1 Overview
- Types of Learning and Learning Technologie
- The 21st Century School Environment
- Action Plans and Policies for Integrating ICT
- Creating a Lesson Plan
- Using and adapting an existing learning design
- Exporting your design to Word
- Guidance on Discussion Forums - Week 1
- Learning and Creating with iPads in Kindergarten
- Definition of Learning Types
- ICT in Primary Education Analytical survey - Please read this chapter
- Please Read this Chapter - Vignettes in ICT in Primary Education
- Please Read - Survey of Schools: ICT in Education
- How does ICT make a difference?
- Week 2 Overview
- Dimensions of change within the school
- School teachers/leaders talking about changes in their schools - Jonathan Bishop
- School teachers/leaders talking about changes in their schools - Elizabeth Wagner de Huero
- School teachers/leaders talking about changes in their schools - Susan Skidmore
- Beyond the school
- Students' Perspective
- Guidance on Discussion Forums - Week 2
- Major changes
- Sharing activity: your reaction to leaders' testimonies
- Guide to discussion prompts about change dimensions
- National and international initiatives and projects
- Week 2 - Children's voice activity
- Pedagogical changes achievable through ICT
- Week 3 Overview
- Learning Types
- Project Introduction
- Geography
- English
- Chemistry
- Health
- Maths
- Literature
- Teacher Perspectives
- Reading and Activities: Week 3
- Guidance on Discussion Forums - Week 3
- Technology opportunities
- Week 4 Overview
- Choosing technology
- Digital content
- Computational thinking
- Programming
- Reading and tasks: Week 4
- Guidance on Discussion Forums - Week 4
- Inspiring examples and implementation concerns
- Overview
- An inspiring project that overcame some challenges
- Dealing with potential pitfalls - Canada
- Moscow School Science
- Challenges & obstacles - Broadclyst
- Challenges & obstacles - Bury
- Dimensions
- Avenues
- Children recommendations
- Learning Designer - Adapt a design from the directory
- Reading and tasks: Week 5
- Guidance on Discussion Forums - Week 5
- Making ICT work
- Bertram Primary School
- Reading and tasks: Week 6
- Au Revoir...
Summary of User Reviews
Pros from User Reviews
- Highly engaging and informative lectures.
- The course materials are well organized and easy to follow.
- The course is suitable for both novice and experienced educators.
- The instructor is knowledgeable and responsive to students' questions.
- The course provides valuable resources for implementing ICT in the classroom.
Cons from User Reviews
- The course may be too basic for those who are already familiar with ICT integration in primary education.
- The course could benefit from more hands-on activities and practical examples.
- The course may not be relevant for educators outside of the primary education level.
- The course does not cover the challenges and limitations of implementing ICT in primary education.
- The course could benefit from more interaction and collaboration among students.
Professor Diana Laurillard
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ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum
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Why and how are teachers integrating ICT (Information and Communication Technology) into primary education? Learning Outcomes: to be aware of the range of reasons for using ICT...
