1.Definition of Information and communication technology, roles in teaching, learning and training.. 2. The treacher: Becoming a technology using teacher, preparing for instruction by planning and preparing to manage the classroom during technology enhanced learning. 3. Hardware basics - Computer system and its components, purposes of in-put, out-put devices, which ones are appropriate for use in educational settings. Purpose of storage devices, differentiate between internal and external. Give examples of those that are appropriate for educational setting. 4.. Software Basics - Characteristics and functions of operating system, application, assistive software, categories and features of software e.g. Drill and practice. Instructional games, tutorials, simulations, problem solving, reference and integrated learning system (ILS). Evaluate instructional software programme. Examine lessons that use instructional software to enhance curriculum.
Learn More5: Portfolios: Define portfolios, type and differences, components, functions, advantages and disadvantages of portfolio. Digital teaching portfolio, its benefits. 6: Internet: Define internet-related terms, web differences between web and internet capabilities, connecting to net, navigating the web, searching the web, evaluating the web. E-learning & E-assessment. The internet: An effective teaching tool. Enhances communication and students learning process. 7: Word processing: Basic functions and terminologies. Effective use of word processing in teaching and learning. Lesson plans that incorporate word processing in teaching and learning. 8: Databases: Define database, functions, terminologies and capabilities. Creating, constructing a database, lesson incorporating the use of databases into teaching and learning.
Learn More10:Diagrams, maps and webs: Ways/methods for effective use of visual learning tools, specifically diagrams, maps and webs in teaching and learning. Terminology associated with diagrams, maps and webs in teaching an learning. Create a concept map, story map, and web that depict an appropriate curriculum topic using mapping software. 11: Multimedia Presentation Tools: Define multimedia, two key ways to communication (CDs/DVDs, Webs). Elements of multimedia presentation tools ( text, graphics, bitmapped, audio files, Video). Effective use of multimedia presentation in the classroom. Steps to creating multimedia slideshow during teaching and learning. Barrier to effective use in the classroom. 12. Detailed discussion of E-mail, local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), websites and other computer-based systems (eg interactive video) and their roles in education.
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