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Previous experience
You should have the basic competence with
computers and the Internet (ICT) as required for this qualification.
You will be able to benefit from this module if you are able
to relate what you learn to previous experience in ICT integration
with classroom teaching, although this experience is not a
requirement.
Module requirements
You should start with Activity 0 - Hello
Activity to meet the members of your group. We strongly recommend
that you follow the activities in the order in which they
appear. Click here to view a list of all the
activities for this module.
Once you have completed the module, we will
ask you to complete a short self-assessment form, based on
the outcomes of the module.
Click here to
view the self-assessment form.
We will also ask you to complete a brief
evaluation form.
Click here to
view the module evaluation form.
Web access
In order to participate in this module you
will need access to a computer that is linked to the Internet.
You will be required to communicate with your group and tutor
via e-mail and other online collaboration tools.
You will also require Web access in the latter part
of this module and you should make allowances for the cost
of online time at that stage.
Assessment
In this module your assessment will be weighted
as follows:
- Online collaboration as shown in your collaboratoin
log = 10%
- Personal reflection as presented in your
e-diary = 10%
- Assignment 1 = 20%
- Assignment 2 = 25%
- Assignment 3 = 35%
Note: In this module the self-activities
and group activities will be particularly useful in helping
you meet the assignment requirements.
| Assignment
1: ICT in support of the educator
This assignment is to be done once
you have completed Activity 5.
Base this assignment on your understanding
of the reading and activities you have completed in
Activities 1-5.
What to do:
Analyse the seven roles of the educator
and evaluate the part that ICT can play in supporting
these roles.
Provide sample documentation of how
at least three applications are used to support
at least 4 roles of the educator in practical
school-related situations. In total, provide 6 documents
of your choice. You may use any applications of
your choice, but ensure that your tutor will be able
to open the files.
Include this summary table in your
e-diary. The following table is completed as an example:
Doc
|
Role
of the educator |
Application
|
File
name |
1
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Interpreter
|
MS
Word |
Work
Outline.doc |
2
|
Pastoral
|
MS
Word |
Letter.doc
|
3
|
Assessor
|
MS
Excel |
Marksheet.xls
|
4
|
Interpreter
|
MS
Excel |
Equations.xls
|
5
|
Learning
area specialist |
MS
PowerPoint |
Lesson1
Intro.ppt |
6
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Assessor
|
MS
Word |
June05
Exam.doc |
In your e-diary, in no less than 200
words explain the challenges you face and how you plan
to overcome these and change your practice in order
to increase the impact of ICT on your roles as an educator.
What to submit:
Compress your 6 documents and your
e-diary into one ZIP file.
Name your zip file as <your_student_number>-Core2A-portfolio
.
e.g. 205654321-Core2A-portfolio
Send the ZIP file as an attachment
in e-mail
to your tutor (using the subject heading "Core2A Assignment1 "). |
Assessment
criteria for Assignment 1 |
You
have evaluated the potential of ICT to support each
role of the educator
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Maximum
of 35 |
Examples
that you provide indicate that you are involved in appropriate
use of ICT to support your current practice in each
role
|
Maximum
of 35 |
You
have described difficulties that you may have in using
ICT to support your roles as an educator
|
Maximum
of 10 |
You
have set yourself new goals for enhancing the impact
of ICT in your roles as an educator
|
Maximum
of 20 |
Total
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100
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| Assignment
2: Information literacy
This assignment is to be done once
you have completed Activity 10.
Base this assignment on your understanding
of the reading and activities you have completed in
Activities 9 and 10.
What to do:
Use the hyperlink function in an application
of your choice to compile a list of 10 websites that
support teaching and learning in a specific learning
area and phase. Pin each resource to a curriculum learning
outcome and/or assessment standard.
Using a list of evaluation criteria
that you have drawn up yourself, evaluate the credibility
of each site. The list should include at least 6 criteria.
What to submit:
You should preferably include the
hyperlinked list and the criteria in one document. If
you use linked web pages, Zip these into one file.
Save your list of resources as <your_student_number>-Core2A-resources
e.g. 205654321-Core2A-resources
Send the saved file as an attachment
in e-mail
to your tutor (using the subject heading "Core2A Assignment2") |
| Assessment
criteria for Assignment 2 |
Mark
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You
have searched for and listed 10 websites with their
curriculum pinning |
Maximum
of 20 |
You
have drawn up a list of evaluation criteria |
Maximum
of 20 |
You
have evaluated each site |
Maximum
of 60 |
Total
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100
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Assignment
3: Teaching and Learning with ICT
This assignment is to be done once
you have completed Activity 11.
Base this assignment on your understanding
of the reading and activities you have completed in
Activities 1 and 11.
What to do:
Click
here and use this template for this assignment (first
save the file and then open it in MS Word).
Design and implement a lesson that
fully integrates the use of ICT by both the teacher
and the learners.
Explain how each use of ICT supports
your view on how ICT can support learning and teaching.
Analyse this lesson, explaining the
reasons for the events in the classroom, and identifying
areas for improvement.
Develop a plan or strategy for future
action which reflects an integration of what you have
learnt through your reflection on this lesson.
What to submit:
Save your lesson analysis as <your_student_number>-Core2A-lesson-analysis
. e.g. 205654321-Core2A-lesson-analysis
Save your e-diary as <your_student_number>-Core2A-ediary
.
e.g. 205654321-Core2A-ediary
Save your e-mail log as <your_student_number>-Core2A-collaboration
.
e.g. 205654321-Core2A-collaboration
Send all three documents as attachments
in email to your tutor (using the subject heading "Core2A Assignment3").
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Assessment
criteria for Assignment 3 |
You
have provided a lesson plan for a lesson integrating
the use of ICT |
Maximum
of 35 |
You
have justified your use of ICT along acceptable principles
of ICT use |
Maximum
of 20 |
You
have successfully integrated the use of ICT into the
lesson |
Maximum
of 15 |
You
have analysed the lesson giving reasons for the events
|
Maximum
of 40 |
You
have identified areas for improvement and developed
a strategy for future action |
Maximum
of 40 |
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Total
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150
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