1. ICT in Education AS Module 1 10.5 Heathcote Ch. 5

2. Computers in Schools  Not a very impressive record 1980’s – 1 micro. per school Insufficient investment Insufficient training for teachers No upgrade strategy Outright purchase has often meant that schools soon have redundant hardware on their hands ICT used by interested teachers, but not always taught as a discrete subject

3. Possible benefits of ICT today  WP, SS and DTP applications widely used to improve the presentation of projects and coursework  Access to Internet offers unlimited sources Discuss pros and cons of internet materials  Interactive teaching packages available on CD  Distance learning facilities  Links to other schools or businesses International cooperation feasible  Facilities available for students with disabilities

4. Will computers replace teachers?  Technology will make teachers redundant …  Pupils will lose the skills of social interaction …  Computer-aided learning packages have many advantages: Students can work at their own pace, repeating sections they don’t understand Computers are endlessly patient The material is presented in a consistent way – not dependent on the skills of a particular teacher Once the package is paid for, it can be cost-effective as fewer teachers are required

5. Will computers replace teachers?  At the same time, there are disadvantages in this method of learning. It can be very boring sitting in front of a computer screen A computer may not motivate students in the same way as a good teacher

6. Useful applications for Education  Multimedia Use of text, graphics, animation, video and sound to produce educational materials  Authoring Software Software which allows any user (pupils or otherwise) to create multimedia applications  Internet-based Services Government-sponsored Lifelong Learning schemes http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/ BBC has a wide range of learning services http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/schools/