ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum
Why and how are teachers integrating ICT (Information and Communication Technology) into primary education?
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 22 hours
- Course by University of London
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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 ICTModules
Week 1
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7
Videos
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7
Readings
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7
Discussion
7
Discussions
- Learning through inquiry - how would you use ICT for this?
- Learning through acquisition - how would you use ICT for this?
- Learning through production - how would you use ICT for this?
- Learning through collaboration - how would you use ICT for this?
- Learning through practice - how would you use ICT for this?
- Learning through discussion - how would you use ICT for this?
- Compare your local experiences (all learners to contribute)
7
Videos
- Week 1 Overview
- Types of Learning and Learning Technologies
- The 21st Century School Environment
- Action Plans and Policies for Integrating ICT
- Creating a Lesson Plan
- Using and adapting an existing learning design
- Exporting your design to Word
7
Readings
- Recording & Sharing Yours Ideas
- Guidance on Discussion Forums - Week 1
- Learning and Creating with iPads in Kindergarten
- Definition of Learning Types
- ICT in Primary Education Analytical survey - Please read this chapter
- Please Read this Chapter - Vignettes in ICT in Primary Education
- Please Read - Survey of Schools: ICT in Education
Week 2
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7
Videos
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6
Readings
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7
Discussion
7
Discussions
- Changes in student motivation
- Changes in teaching and learning
- Changes in educational resources
- Changes in school life
- Changes in relations between teachers and students
- Changes in physical space
- Recommendation to projects or initiatives - All Leaners
7
Videos
- Week 2 Overview
- Dimensions of change within the school
- School teachers/leaders talking about changes in their schools - Jonathan Bishop
- School teachers/leaders talking about changes in their schools - Elizabeth Wagner de Huero
- School teachers/leaders talking about changes in their schools - Susan Skidmore
- Beyond the school
- Students' Perspective
6
Readings
- Guidance on Discussion Forums - Week 2
- Major changes
- Sharing activity: your reaction to leaders' testimonies
- Guide to discussion prompts about change dimensions
- National and international initiatives and projects
- Week 2 - Children's voice activity
Week 3
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10
Videos
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2
Readings
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3
Discussion
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1
PeerReview
1
Peer Review
- Summarise the essence of your Learning Object using ICT
3
Discussions
- Share your thoughts in any of the 'Case-studies' Forum (Hungary, UNESCO Book, Australia, iTEC, USA, EUN). (Optional)
- Compare policies encountered with that of your own locality. All Learners
- Post an idea into the ‘Emerging Technologies in Education’. All Learners
10
Videos
- Week 3 Overview
- Learning Types
- Project Introduction
- Geography
- English
- Chemistry
- Health
- Maths
- Literature
- Teacher Perspectives
2
Readings
- Reading and Activities: Week 3
- Guidance on Discussion Forums - Week 3
Week 4
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5
Videos
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2
Readings
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4
Discussion
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2
PeerReview
2
Peer Review
- Making Key ICT Decisions in Schools
- Making ICT Investment Decisions in Schools
4
Discussions
- After reviewing the videos please comment on appropriate ICT tools for primary education
- What would you would like to ask an experienced teacher regarding technology use in their school.
- Write at least one argument FOR the One-to-One approach?
- Write at least one argument AGAINST the One-to-One approach?
5
Videos
- Week 4 Overview
- Choosing technology
- Digital content
- Computational thinking
- Programming
2
Readings
- Reading and Activities: Week 4
- Guidance on Discussion Forums - Week 4
Week 5
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10
Videos
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2
Readings
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4
Discussion
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1
PeerReview
1
Peer Review
- Challenges and suggested solutions - ICT in the classroom
4
Discussions
- How to ‘use ICT smartly’ (All Learners)
- Please share the useful tips for helping students use ICT well? ( All Learners)
- 'Practical aspects of using ICT well'. (All Learners)
- The main specifics of implementation of technologies aimed on inclusion in your own context? (All Learners)
10
Videos
- Overview
- An inspiring project that overcame some challenges
- Dealing with potential pitfalls - Canada
- Moscow School Science
- Challenges & obstacles - Broadclyst
- Challenges & obstacles - Bury
- Dimensions
- Avenues
- Children recommendations
- Learning Designer - Adapt a design from the directory
2
Readings
- Reading and tasks: Week 5
- Guidance on Discussion Forums - Week 5
Week 6
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1
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
PeerReview
1
Peer Review
- Design a two-page brochure or newsletter
1
Videos
- Bertram Primary School
2
Readings
- Reading and tasks: Week 6
- Au Revoir...
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Discover how ICT is revolutionizing primary education with this engaging course. Explore global examples, and join professional educators and policymakers to share innovative ideas. Based on UNESCO studies, you'll gain insights into ICT integration strategies, decision-making mechanisms, and useful tools. Offered by Coursera, this foundational course spans 1320 minutes and is available through a Starter subscription. Ideal for educators and education enthusiasts aiming to enhance children's learning.
Professor Diana Laurillard