Why and how are teachers integrating ICT (Information and Communication Technology) into primary education? In this course we analyse examples from schools in different parts of the world, and bring professional teachers, headteachers and policymakers together to share their best ideas and inspiring stories.The materials in the course are based on studies carried out for the UNESCO Institute of IT in Education, Moscow.
Learning Outcomes:
to be aware of the range of reasons for using ICT
to critique the strategies for developing ICT over time
to analyse the strengths and weakness of different decision-making mechanisms
to become familiar with a wider range of useful tools and resources for integrating ICT
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
ICT and the 21st Century Primary School
Week 2
How does ICT make a difference?
Week 3
Pedagogical changes achievable through ICT
Week 4
Technology opportunities
Week 5
Inspiring examples and implementation concerns
Week 6
Making ICT work
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
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What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
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Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Well put together and lots of valuable material for me to learn from
Want to make some suggestion here that I was expecting if some of the ICT tools that were being used could be explained with the specifications.
Thank you very much.
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