Planning Introduction It is true what they say that effective teaching depends on effective planning and when it comes to the use of ICT in the curriculum either as a tool to assist subject learning or as a subject in its own right, there are no exceptions to the rule. A thorough analysis of the situation is required if ICT is to be viewed as a tool to support and enhance teaching and learning. If you are to integrate ICT effectively into the curriculum, then it is essential that you have a good understanding of ICT concepts and their relation to other areas of the curriculum. Quality of what is taught and learnt can only be effective if ICT is used imaginatively to deliver the curriculum and achieves all the Early Learning Goals.
Plan for Progression As a good early childhood educator, you should be able to capitalise on children’s interests and enthusiasms. Planning effectively ensures that this occurs. You also need to ensure that progression and continuity exists in the provision of ICT capability development. To provide continuity you could: • Encourage children to use the correct terminology when talking about their work with ICT;
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