Part 3:
Evaluating the Use of ICT in Teaching and Learning

a. Evaluating the Lessons

These are some of the issues you may consider when judging the success of the lesson:

• Some pupils lack confidence when attempting new IT techniques. Did pair work help pupils access the sources of information such as the Internet and CD-ROM effectively?
• Did the activity reinforce the different energy values of various foods to pupils?
• Did the activity allow pupils to start to appreciate the range and validity of scientific information relevant to this topic available through ICT?

Question for Consideration

• What (a) legal and (b) ethical issues need to be considered in relation to the use of ICT in this lesson?

b. Evaluating the Resources Used