There are several ICT resources in the 2 centres. Smartcard, Interactive whiteboard, Ipad, Computers, Microsoft PowerPoint and Digital Cameras are some examples of ICT resources used in the 2 centres.
How have these resources help the children to learn?
As children engage in these resources, children learn to be independent learners and at the same time pick up pro social skills such as sharing and turn taking. Fine motor skills are also refined when they use these tools.
How have these resources help the teachers to teach?
These resources help teachers to conduct engaging lessons such as the use of videos which would help better captivate children's attention = better classroom management.
In ChildFirst, teacher's workload is decreased as they have the softwares and lessons that have to be conducted stored in the smartcard, hence, it the main resource that teachers will use to teach.
Resources like digital cameras, Powerpoint presentations help teachers to captivate moments when children are interacting or enagged during lessons. these pictures can be used to show parents and chidlren themselves of their learning process that took place.
What kind of preparation do they need to integrate IT into their curriculum
Teachers themselves need to have the basic IT skills that would enable them to facilitate children during lessons. Teachers also need to be aware of the different softwares that are available to suit children's learning needs. They have to prepare lessons in advance such as try out the programs available before conducting the lessons.
Do you think they are successful in integrating IT? In what ways?
Yes. Both centres are. As children are actively engaged through the videos and presentations presented by the principals/director.
What have you learnt from it?
That IT can be used to help teachers in their lessons instead of worrying that . We as teachers have to trust that children are independent learners to manipulate these resources such as digital cameras independently. This would help boost children's development such as confidence level.
How are you going to apply what you have learnt in your teaching in future?
I would use PowerPoint presentations, class blog and most importantly, digital cameras to capture the moments that children engaged in. These are the main form of communication to use to reach parents who are busy.
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