Elements
of Competence
Element
1
Functions of ICT
- How
to make the best use of the speed and automatic functions of
ICT
- The
impact of the capacity and range of ICT
- The
provisional nature of information stored and its usefulness
to learners
- Interactivity
and information
Element
2
ICT and Subject-Based Learning
- Achieving
learning objectives
- Selecting
ICT for best tasks
- Preparation
of equipment, content and methodology
- Content
and presentation - getting the balance right
- Using
ICT efficiently
- Using
ICT to raise expectations
- Making
the links - ICT, the subject and everyday applications of the
technology
Element
3
Planning for the Effective Use of ICT in the Classroom
- Setting
ICT in the Scheme of Work
- Lesson
planning and ICT in the context of learning
- Assessment
planning and the impact of ICT
Element
4
Organising Classroom Use of ICT
- Selecting
modes of use to accommodate individuals, pairs, small groups
and whole classes
- Organising
individuals, pairs, groups and classes
- Planned
and spontaneous use of ICT
- Organising
ICT resources effectively in the classroom
- Integrating
ICT and other forms of work
Element
5
The Specific Contribution that ICT can make to Teaching Pupils
with Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Classrooms
- Subject-specific
support
- Hardware,
software and courseware
- Matching
pupils' needs and the available technology
Element
6
Review and Evaluate Courseware and Software
- Choosing
the most suitable ICT to meet teaching objectives
- Evaluating
learning packages on courseware
- Evaluating
applications software
Element
7
The Development of the Pupil's IT Capability
- Facilitating
the pupil's IT skills development
- Developing
the pupil's understanding of IT terms and protocols
- Providing
models of good practice in the use of IT
Element
8
Assessment of Learning using ICT
- Monitoring
pupils' ICT-based subject progress
- Evaluating
the contribution of ICT to pupils' subject development and standards
of attainment
- Distinguishing
between:
- learning
using ICT
- learning
ICT
- presenting
learning through ICT
- Assessing
work by individuals and groups using ICT
- Using
formative, diagnostic and summative assessment methods in relation
to ICT-based learning
Element
9
The Importance of Introducing Pupils in Nursery and Reception
Classes to the Use of ICT
- Encouraging
young children to see ICT positively and to experiment with
it
- Providing
opportunities to use ICT
- Identify
and introduce appropriate cognitive and motor skills
- Using
ICT to support development of literacy and numeracy
- Using
ICT to support creative development
- Encouraging
pupils to work collaboratively
Element
10
Technical Terms and Range of ICT
- Evaluating
information and communication systems for content and usefulness
- Correct
use of specialist terms associated with learning to use ICT
Element
11
Common ICT Tools
- Using
the tools for teachers' and learners' benefit
- word
processing
- e-mail
- presentation
software
- data
handling
- Understanding
the characteristics of information
- information
evaluation
- storage
and management
- the
nature of stored information
- information
transfer and sharing
Element
12
ICT and the Age of the Learner
- Using
ICT to find things out
- Using
ICT to try things out
- Using
ICT to communicate
Element
13
Features of ICT
- Speed
and automation of information management
- Capacity
and range of information
- Provisionality
of information storage
- Interactivity
between ICT and users
Element
14
Preparation and Presentation using ICT
- Recognising
the needs of diverse audiences
- Making
the most of the technology to meet teaching objectives
- Using
the full range of ICT features
Element
15
IT Requirements of the Statutory Curriculum
- Understanding
the core curriculum in IT, including its application as a key
skill
- Understanding
the curriculum's expectations of IT skills development
Element
16
Evaluate Application of ICT in Relation to Age of Learners and
Subject being Taught
- Generic
ICT procedures and tools
- Reference
resources and sources
- ICT
in relation to learning the subject and in relation to the context
of the subject in society
- Courseware
in specific subjects - online, on disk, by installation
Element
17
Context of ICT
- Health
and Safety issues and legislation
- Legal
considerations when using data, text and images/video
- Ethical
issues in the use of electronically stored information in teaching
and learning
Element
18
Use of ICT to Improve Professional Efficiency
- Using
ICT in record keeping, administration, report and management
of information
- Understanding
current work on ICT in the subject area
- Using
ICT to communicate with other professionals
- Sharing
effort and exploiting resources as a member of a connected professional
community
Section
4 - Coverage
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