It is now a given that ICT can play a positive role in teaching and learning. There is a consensus that if used thoughtfully, ICT can support and enhance learning. Some researchers even advocate that ICT can be used as a catalyst to transform teaching and learning, to move away from traditional and inefficient teaching and learning strategies. ICT, by providing new and powerful tools at the disposal of students, allows us to more easily adopt progressive teaching and learning methodologies. Consider some of these these potential benefits:
In what ways have you already used ICT in your teaching? Use the forum below to volunteer ideas about how you have enhanced teaching and learning in your subject using ICT. Look at what others have written and reply to at least two posts that have given
you a new idea for a future lesson using ICT.
There are many units in this ICT Essentials course that focus on specific ICT skills and knowledge to enhance teaching and learning. Consider studying these 'Knowledge Acquisition' units for a deeper skill and understanding:
