CIC2601
Computer
Integration in the
classroom
,CIC assignment 2 MEMO
Question 1
1.1. Creating a lesson plan(15)
• The topic (1)
• The grade (1)
• The subject (1)
• Objective (2)
• Introduction (2)
• Teaching and learning strategies (method to be used) e.g. group teaching etc. (2)
• Technologies to be used (hardware and software to be used) (2)
• Learning activities (2)
• Assessment (how to assess the learners) (2)
1.2. Explain the importance integrating technology in teaching and learning. (5)
• To collaborate / communicate information
• To search/ get information
• To motivate students
• Expansion of computer skills
• Revolutionized the learning process
• Have extra resources at your finger tips
• Helps to address different teaching and learning styles
Question 2
2.1. Roles of an ICT coordinator
• Daily operation and supervision of the use of ICT facilities at school
• Network administrator’s duties
• Maintenances: solve basic problems and report the major problems to external contractor
• Regular back-up of data
• Training of teachers and learners in a responsible use of ICT equipment
• Training of teachers to integrate technology in teaching and learning
• Planning of future upgrades of ICT facilities
• Keeping up with technological developments
, 2.2. Challenges that school’s experience when integrating technology in teaching and learning
•
• Resistance to change: Easy way out is to keep • Lack of time to create lesson plans that
the status quo. ... incorporate technology.
• Lack of hardware and guidance to use them: ... • Some teachers practice a "learned
• Kids will know more than me attitude: ... helplessness" - it's easier to ask questions than
to try to figure things out for themselves. ·
• Fear of technology: (Technophobia)
• Inability to allow students to know more than
• Lack of training opportunities and
the teacher. ·
rigid teaching models
• Some teachers think they must have the
• Fear of the unknowns with new technologies. ·
newest technologies in order to effectively do
• Scared to experiment with new technologies. · their jobs.
• Think they have to learn it all at once. · • Something more for teachers to add to their
• Think that a technology coach must have all already busy day. ·
answers. • Lack of technology in the school.
• Some schools have technology, but it remains • Kids will know more than me.
unused. ·
• No staff development time.
• Lack of technology support.
• Too much to learn
• Lack of time to attend training to learn new
• No technology coordinator in the school.
technologies
• Have to learn to teach differently with
• Lack of time to practice with new technologies.
technology
2.2. Ways that can assist Schools in challenges they have in integrating technology.(5)
• The principal must have a technology vision
• The principal must share technology vision with other stakeholders
• Department should support the school in terms of resources, training and maintenance
• The school must get an ICT coordinator
• Department must make follow-up sessions
• Schools must develop a budget for ICT per year
Question 3
3.1. Name and discuss three literacies that make teachers competent in technology integration.
1. Computer Literacy
Having the current knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses. E.G. Understanding
how to use specific software (3)
2. Information literacy
Knowing how to find, analyze, use, and communicate information. (3)
OR
Computer
Integration in the
classroom
,CIC assignment 2 MEMO
Question 1
1.1. Creating a lesson plan(15)
• The topic (1)
• The grade (1)
• The subject (1)
• Objective (2)
• Introduction (2)
• Teaching and learning strategies (method to be used) e.g. group teaching etc. (2)
• Technologies to be used (hardware and software to be used) (2)
• Learning activities (2)
• Assessment (how to assess the learners) (2)
1.2. Explain the importance integrating technology in teaching and learning. (5)
• To collaborate / communicate information
• To search/ get information
• To motivate students
• Expansion of computer skills
• Revolutionized the learning process
• Have extra resources at your finger tips
• Helps to address different teaching and learning styles
Question 2
2.1. Roles of an ICT coordinator
• Daily operation and supervision of the use of ICT facilities at school
• Network administrator’s duties
• Maintenances: solve basic problems and report the major problems to external contractor
• Regular back-up of data
• Training of teachers and learners in a responsible use of ICT equipment
• Training of teachers to integrate technology in teaching and learning
• Planning of future upgrades of ICT facilities
• Keeping up with technological developments
, 2.2. Challenges that school’s experience when integrating technology in teaching and learning
•
• Resistance to change: Easy way out is to keep • Lack of time to create lesson plans that
the status quo. ... incorporate technology.
• Lack of hardware and guidance to use them: ... • Some teachers practice a "learned
• Kids will know more than me attitude: ... helplessness" - it's easier to ask questions than
to try to figure things out for themselves. ·
• Fear of technology: (Technophobia)
• Inability to allow students to know more than
• Lack of training opportunities and
the teacher. ·
rigid teaching models
• Some teachers think they must have the
• Fear of the unknowns with new technologies. ·
newest technologies in order to effectively do
• Scared to experiment with new technologies. · their jobs.
• Think they have to learn it all at once. · • Something more for teachers to add to their
• Think that a technology coach must have all already busy day. ·
answers. • Lack of technology in the school.
• Some schools have technology, but it remains • Kids will know more than me.
unused. ·
• No staff development time.
• Lack of technology support.
• Too much to learn
• Lack of time to attend training to learn new
• No technology coordinator in the school.
technologies
• Have to learn to teach differently with
• Lack of time to practice with new technologies.
technology
2.2. Ways that can assist Schools in challenges they have in integrating technology.(5)
• The principal must have a technology vision
• The principal must share technology vision with other stakeholders
• Department should support the school in terms of resources, training and maintenance
• The school must get an ICT coordinator
• Department must make follow-up sessions
• Schools must develop a budget for ICT per year
Question 3
3.1. Name and discuss three literacies that make teachers competent in technology integration.
1. Computer Literacy
Having the current knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses. E.G. Understanding
how to use specific software (3)
2. Information literacy
Knowing how to find, analyze, use, and communicate information. (3)
OR
