Presentations from the UOU International ICT Conference held on 28-29 November 2011 in Dehradun

1. INTEGRATING ICT INTO TEACHING-LEARNING

11. 20 th century Vs 21 st century classrooms 20 th century classroom 21 st century classroom Teacher centered Student centered Passive learning Active learning Textbook driven Research driven Focus is on memorization of facts Focus is on what students know and can do Learners work in isolation Learners work in collaboration

12. 20 th century classroom 21 st century classroom Literacy in 3 R’s –reading, writing, mathematics Literacy in 3C’s – critical thinking, creativity, communication skills Print is the primary vehicle of learning and assessment Multiple forms of media and projects are used for learning and assessment Lesson is focused on lower level of Bloom’s Taxonomy – knowledge, comprehension and application Lesson is focused on higher level of Bloom’s Taxonomy – analysis, synthesis and evaluation Little or no freedom to the student Great deal of freedom to the student

18. RECOMMENDATIONS

20. “ Integrating 21st century skills into teaching and assessment, then, is not only an economic imperative, driven by changes in the workforce, but a vital aspect of improving student learning.” - Silva