ICT – Information and Communication Technology Used in Education

ICT COURSE AIM:

To train and develop a teacher with adequate knowledge and skills in ICT who will be able to transfer knowledge and skills to young learners using a variety of approaches and strategies.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Demonstrate understanding of various IT gadgets and their role in enhancing teaching and learning.
2. Use Information and communication Technology to increase teaching-learning outcome.
3. Acquire knowledge, skills and values required to explore Technology use for the best professional interest.
4. Appreciate and apply the use of Information and communication Technology in day to day activities.

Learning and Teaching Approaches using Information and communication Technology

Visit the site regularly for reading and listening to audios or watching the videos for full mastery of the concept of ICT. Also answer the quiz questions to assess your progress level

ASSESSMENT

Answer all the quiz questions to evaluate your level of achievement in the course.

 

PRESCRIBED READING

Rajaraman, V. (2003) Introduction to Information Technology, New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India Private Limited.

Rohan, G. (2008). Principles of information system, 1st ed, Australia: Cengage learning Australia.

Bahufite, E. (2017). Application of the constructivist methods of teaching-learning through the use of ICTs in Zambian schools. A case of selected secondary schools in Lusaka. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research. Volume 8, Issue 12, December-2017 ISSN 2229-5518.

RECOMMENDED READING

Frank, M. and Cyganski.D. (2002) Information Technology, Delhi: Pearson Education.

Hatherly, Ann.ICT and the Greatest Technology: A Teacher’s Mind. Early Childhood Folio, Vol. 13, Annual 2009