Introduction:
Finding and Structuring Information
During
this case study, you will discuss and develop your skills in using
ICT in teaching and learning to do the following:
- Use
ICT to handle information - this is specific to this case
study.
Plus
you will develop your ability to:
- Plan
for the effective use of ICT § Organise classroom use of ICT.
- Prepare
and present materials for learners using ICT.
- Use
the functions of ICT and understand its limitations.
- Review
and evaluate courseware and software.
- Relate
the use of ICT to learners needs.
- Develop
your learners' subject based learning using ICT
- Assess
your learners' progress in IT as a result of using ICT
- Help
develop your learners' capability in the use of ICT.
- Help
your learners develop within the IT curriculum.
The
first of these objectives is specific to this case study, and
represents the core of what the case study is about. The other
objectives are common to all three of the case studies in IT,
and represent the application of your understanding of ICT to
teaching and learning.
Before
we get in detail to the case study, we should look more closely
at what is meant by presenting and exchanging ideas in it. Specifically,
the case study will consider the importance of the following in
the use of ICT in teaching and learning IT:
- Developing
skills in a worthwhile context.
- Providing
a good model of systems development.
- The
idea of structuring information for others to be able to find
what they need to know.
Part
1: Preparing to Use ICT in Teaching
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