Teacher Reflection Activity

Dawes & Leask (2000, p.195-212)

Complete the following tables to determine your own ICT capability needs.

ICT in Subject Areas Can you use the following which are relevant to your work?

Understand the key features and functions of ICT relevant to the subject area Use ICT to produce material for student use Incorporate information form CDROMS, the Internet, into teaching materials Use graphics packages Use scanner Use sequencing software Use dynamic geometry software Use subject specific software Use Integrated Learning Systems Use web page authoring tools

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Implications for ICT functions in Curriculum Areas

Do you demonstrate the following in your classroom practice?

Use ICT effectively Avoid unnecessary ICT use Prepare ICT equipment, content and methodology Value content over presentation Refine searches Have high expectations Expect students to evaluate and improve work Link ICT use and subject matter Link ICT use to everyday applications

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Developing ICT Capability Can you do the following?

Teach ICT skills Use ICT terminology Demonstrate good ICT practice

Planning For ICT Can you do the following?

Relate ICT use to teaching and learning. Direct students’ learning when using ICT Assess and record students’ progress in ICT supported work Distinguish ICT and subject progress Ensure ICT work is at students’ level

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Potential for ICT Can you do the following?

Adopt and differentiate materials using appropriate media to present data Recognise the potential to target special education needs

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Using ICT to Support Teaching and Learning Do you apply the following in Adept Working Knowledge Beginner your professional practice?

Use the speed and automatic functions of the media Measure and record events which would otherwise be impossible e.g. through simulations Link sensing of events with the control of actions e.g. through robotics Access and handle large amounts of information Change time scales and remove barriers of distance Use the range of forms in which ICT can present information Use ICT to gain access to expertise outside of school Make use of the ability to change things easily Evaluate and improve text, etc

National Curriculum Do you understand or Can you do the following?

Know the requirements of the NC for ICT Know the level of ICT capability to expect of students when using ICT Understand the ICT requirements of the NC for students working in specific curriculum areas Collaborate with ICT specialist

Research Do you understand or Can you do the following?

Know about current classroom-based research in ICT Know about inspection evidence Know about the application of ICT to your specialist subject Know where such information can be found Know how locate sources of help and support Know how ICT can support your continuing professional development

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