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Why ICTs?

– task definition, information seeking,


n To learn about computers location and access, use of
– computer literacy information, synthesis, evaluation
– word processing n Visual literacy
– spreadsheet – processing of images
– presentation tools – communication through visuals
n To learn with computers n Information Filtering
– reference – No overload please
– processing Reality check
– communication n Represents an ideal
Motivation n ICTs are intended to be transformative
n Gaining learner attention n However, ICTs generally used to
– First step to optimal learning supplement traditional forms of instruction
– Visual and interactive features of n Lack of teacher training
ICTs help focus attention n Lack of facilities
– Novelty n Lack of instructional materials
n Engaging learner through production work n There is a need for Attitude Check
– creation of their own products ABCs of Psychology
n Increasing perceptions of control n Attitude
– intrinsic motivation – Affect (feelings; I feel data)
Unique instructional capabilities – Behavior(overt actions; I see data)
n Linking learners to information sources – Cognition(thinking; I think data)
– links to new information Another reality check!
n Helping learners visualize problems and n Rodrigo, M. (2005). Quantifying the divide:
solutions A comparison of ICT usage of schools in
– representations of knowledge Metro Manila and IEA-surveyed countries
n Tracking learner progress – Research Questions
– capture student performance • What ICT resources do
n Linking learners to learning tools schools have?
– access to multicultural activities • In terms of these resources,
Support for new instructional approaches are MM schools ahead,
n Cooperative learning behind or at par with their
– cooperative, small group work counterparts in other
n Shared intelligence countries
– distributed intelligence Results
n Problem-solving and higher-order skills n Hardware
– setting of higher-ordered, complex n Internet
goals n Software
– students learn basics at the same n MM primary schools have less access to
time as they acquire higher-level computers than their counterparts
ones n Poor access and poor use (email, www)
Increased teacher productivity n Limited use and focus more on productivity
n Less time on record-keeping tools
n More time on analyzing student
performance and needs
n More time on preparation
Required skills for the information age
n Technology literacy
– familiarization with computer
technology
n Information literacy

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