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=== Integrating digital tools into transaction of Mathematics, Science, Social science and Language subjects ===
==== Integrating digital tools into transaction of Mathematics, Science, Social science and Language subjects ====
The integration of digital tools / methods into subject teaching, must be based on a consideration of the disciplinary objectives, as well as challenges in meaning making, rather than on the features or functions of the software applications currently available. This perspective will reduce chances of 'teaching to the tool', and encourage the exploration of available applications to cater to the learning needs and priorities of the discipline.
Inclusive classrooms
==== Teaching mathematics ====
Using lessons created by a tool like Geogebra, can enable meaning making in the following ways
Abstract theorems or concepts can be visualized using the tool. By providing for the expression of many concepts algebraically and geometrically, geogebra allows the abstract algebraic concepts to be visualized graphically (geometry) and also provides linkages between the two areas of mathematics, which may not be easily visible to the students. The basics of Euclidean geometry, the concept of point, line and plane can be elucidated with in this manner.
==== Teaching Science ====
==== Teaching Social Science - Geography ====
==== Teaching History ====
==== Teaching language ====
==== Inclusive classrooms ====
=== ICTs for creating and using assessment information - conducting formative assessments. ===
=== ICTs for creating and using assessment information - conducting formative assessments. ===
moving away from focusing only on text / writing as a method of expression to allow expression in image, audio and video formats. Assessments must evolve to allow teachers to confirm conceptual understanding of students, by allowing such multiple modes of expression
moving away from focusing only on text / writing as a method of expression to allow expression in image, audio and video formats. Assessments must evolve to allow teachers to confirm conceptual understanding of students, by allowing such multiple modes of expression
Asking a student to draw an animation in geogebra or explain a simulation in Phet can help the teacher get an idea of the extent of conceptual understanding of the student.
=== TPACK framework of integration of technological-pedagogical-content knowledge for teacher professional development. ===
=== TPACK framework of integration of technological-pedagogical-content knowledge for teacher professional development. ===
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ICTs have affected the nature/shape of many industries and occupations. Typewriters, film role based cameras have become extinct. Information based 'service' industries such as travel and tourism, financial services, insurance, have been significantly impacted. The rise of global platforms such as [[wikipedia:Airbnb|airbnb]] (accommodation), [[wikipedia:Uber_(company)|Uber]] (transport) will impact the hotel, transport sectors significantly. It will also change the number of jobs available and the nature of work. Many 'digital' occupations have also begun, such as software engineering, digital photography, system administration, desk top publishing etc. In the work and education course, you could touch on some of these occupations.
ICTs have affected the nature/shape of many industries and occupations. Typewriters, film role based cameras have become extinct. Information based 'service' industries such as travel and tourism, financial services, insurance, have been significantly impacted. Amazon, the worlds largest book seller sells [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8443804.stm more e-books than books]
The rise of global platforms such as [[wikipedia:Airbnb|airbnb]] (accommodation), [[wikipedia:Uber_(company)|Uber]] (transport) will impact the hotel, transport sectors significantly. It will also change the number of jobs available and the nature of work. Many 'digital' occupations have also begun, such as software engineering, digital photography, system administration, desk top publishing etc. In the work and education course, you could touch on some of these occupations.
The possibilities of establishing information networks which can facilitate rapid communications and decision making has led to the creation of very large scale transnational corporations. They are able to support decentralised working, yet retain overall control through by better 'Management Information Systems. Such networks are also on the other hand, supporting decentralised production and collaborative production projects, such as FOSS or Wikipedia.
The possibilities of establishing information networks which can facilitate rapid communications and decision making has led to the creation of very large scale transnational corporations. They are able to support decentralised working, yet retain overall control through by better 'Management Information Systems. Such networks are also on the other hand, supporting decentralised production and collaborative production projects, such as FOSS or Wikipedia.
Thus the digital nature of ICTs can be both greatly beneficial as well as greatly harmful for furthering human rights and development. Hence a critical perspective is essential, and as a teacher we need to be cautious against the hype that surrounds ICTs, as a panacea for all problems. In this unit, we will discuss the challenges and problems posed by ICTs, in every discussion on their benefits also, to enable you to keep a balanced and critical perspective.
Thus the digital nature of ICTs can be both greatly beneficial as well as greatly harmful for furthering human rights and development. Hence a critical perspective is essential, and as a teacher we need to be cautious against the hype that surrounds ICTs, as a panacea for all problems. In this unit, we will discuss the challenges and problems posed by ICTs, in every discussion on their benefits also, to enable you to keep a balanced and critical perspective.