01: ICT in education policy awareness

In this unit of study we will investigate what has emerged as global good practice in terms of ICT and education, as well as identify what your role is in this regard. As an introduction consider the video below that demonstrates how educators, ICT and development are linked to national priorities.

By the end of this unit, you should be able to use ICT to:

• Appreciate your significant role in national development
• Be aware of the potential benefits of ICT in teaching and learning
• Be aware of the potential benefits of ICT in class and school administration 
• Be aware of the potential benefits of ICT to your own continuing professional development
• Be able to identify specific ICT skills you wish to acquire using the UNESCO ICT competency framework for teachers (CFT).