ICT in education: transformation, not substitution (update 06-22-14)
1. ICT in education: !
transformation, not substitution"
Esko Lius
Expert, Digital Learning
Twitter: @eskolius
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One key lesson is to
acknowledge the many facets
that ICT in Education policies
have to tackle such as
teacher competencies,
learning materials,
ICT equipment, student
and teacher motivation,
as well as the linkages to
other areas of national policy
and socio-economic development.
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3. UNESCO's Framework
emphasizes that
it is not enough for teachers
to have ICT skills and be able
to teach them to their students.
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12. Teachers need to be able to
help the students become
collaborative, problem-solving, creative learners
through using ICT so they will be effective citizens
and members of the workforce.
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16. Are teachers ready to
let the students become
collaborative, problem-solving, creative learners
What should change in the classroom? !
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?
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17. Are teachers ready to
let the students become
collaborative, problem-solving, creative learners
What should change in the classroom? !
What is the role of the MEST in this change?!
?
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18. • Understanding ICT in education
• Curriculum and assessment
• Pedagogy
• ICT
• Organisation and administration
• Teacher professional learning
The Framework therefore addresses
all aspects of a teacher's work:
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20. The UNESCO ICT Competency Framework for Teachers
Students use ICT
to learn more
efficiently.
Students acquire
in-depth knowledge of
their school subjects
and apply it to
complex, real-world
problems.
Students, citizens and
the workforce they
become, create new
knowledge required
for more harmonious,
fulfilling and
prosperous societies.
Policy awareness
Basic knowledge
Integrate technology
Basic tools
Standard classroom
Digital literacy
Policy understanding
Knowledge application
Complex problem
solving
Complex tools
Collaborative groups
Manage and guide
Policy innovation
Knowledge society
skills
Self management
Pervasive tools
Learning organizations
Teacher as model
learner
Understanding ICT in education
Curriculum and assessment
Pedagogy
ICT
Organization and administration
Teacher professional learning
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22. Issues to be addressed when developing ICT in education !
ICT equipment
learning materials
teacher competencies
student motivation
teacher motivation
GOAL: to transform learning via ICT,!
instead of mere substituting old tools!
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23. Sources and references for policy making!
ICT Competency Framework for Teachers
Transforming education: the power of ICT policies
Guide to measuring ICT in education
Some sources and references for criteria on pilot schools!
Practical guide to pilot projects of ICT in edu
Example: Digital Schools of Distinction Criteria
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