Transforming Practice Through ICTs PDF Print

Students could be:
●    discussing, exploring and selecting different ways ICT can support their own learning
●    recording and reflecting on their learning in dynamic and evolving digital portfolios
●    making increasing use of the full range of smart tools, including mobile phones and handheld devices to support their learning
●    using a range of ICTs to collaborate in the creation of authentic projects and webquests which have real-world application
●    taking on the role of experts who support others in their use of ICTs
●    using appropriate tools  to peer review other students' work
●    acting as socially responsible e-citizens

Teachers might be:
●    creating virtual learning environments to meet the individual and collective needs of their students
●    designing classroom programmes that encourage students to use ICT to build and share their own knowledge, through selected Web 2.0 tools
●    utilising ICTs to enhance and broaden the scope of student assessment tasks, eg through having an assessment presented as a website or weblog
●    using ICTs to link parents to the classroom
●    undertaking action research to extend personal development in the uses of ICT
●    using educational games to enhance learning and engage learners
●    collaborating with other teachers in online professional learning communities
●    maintaining a digital professional portfolio  which highlights innovative ICT use
●    assisting with the planning of ICT professional learning opportunities
●    exploring emerging technologies

Schools and School Leaders might be:
●    sharing their understanding of the need for schools to change to a pedagogy for the 21st century
●    sharing the principles of change management with other leaders in other schools
●    storing and using assessment data to develop individual and group targets for students
●    taking a leadership role in ICT related professional learning communities
●    ensure planning for ICT is seamlessly integrated into all other school planning
●    designing research to evaluate the impact of ICTs on learning and administration
●    providing state of the art ICT infrastructure, including access to high speed internet (Internet 2.0), customized technical support and deployment by teachers and students of a range of smart devices in smart classrooms