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Share your thoughts on ways in which widespread use of electronic assessment can impact teaching and learning in schools. 

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Share your thoughts on ways in which widespread use of electronic assessment can impact teaching and learning in schools. 

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“Old ways won’t open new doors,” author unknown.

If we think of the ways we communicated 150, 100 or even 50 years ago and the way we do today, there is a vast difference. Gigantic phones attached to walls with separate ear and mouth pieces to cellphones as big or as small as you want that allow you to communicate orally, in written form, visually and electronically.  Think of a car – then and now … same.  Yet, the layout of a classroom has not changed, what then can be said for what happens in it.

The question states “how wider use of electronic assessment (e-testing) can impact teaching and learning in school?”  We must now ask ourselves; are we preparing students for the future or the past?  The world has progressed and we need people who think creatively, innovatively, critically and independently. This applies to teachers and students. It is time to customize education, upgrade and change.

There have been considerable studies on the use and benefits of technology in the classroom even with students as young as kindergarten.  If computers, laptops and even cellphones can be integrated into the learning process, then the next logical step should be e-testing.

E-testing is a rapidly growing area of e-assessment involving the delivery of examinations and assessments on screens, either using local systems or web-based systems.  There are numerous benefits that deserve discussion.  When assessments are done electronically results and feedback can be given immediately which allows students and teachers to review material that not have been fully understood.  The effect on the environment is positive since we move away from the paper-based exams thus saving paper and trees.

Students may have the flexibility of doing the test at home at any time day or night and submitting by a designated deadline.  It also allows for the creation of digital records regarding growth and development.

It is at this point, I feel it is necessary to add that while e-testing can impact positively on learning, innovation in assessment is unlikely to be successful without vastly improved attention to teacher preparation and proficiency in relation to assessment. Proficiency, as it relates to older teachers as they prepare to leave the system is also a factor that should be considered. Further, we must look at the equitable distribution and upgrade of equipment. The opportunity for teacher/student interaction is reduced and can demotivate students since words of empathy or encouragement may be lacking.  We must find a harmonious balance between assessment and the teacher.  Albert Einstein once said “Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.”  Let us make this a world where fish are no longer expected to climb trees.

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Analyze policies:(i) giving proposals for amendment and improvement, and(ii) thedevelopment of operational policies for use in YOUR school

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Analyze policies:(i) giving proposals for amendment and improvement, and(ii) thedevelopment of operational policies for use in YOUR school

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Give your thoughts on the significance of educational policies. How does policy guide your practice?

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Give your thoughts on the significance of educational policies. How does policy guide your practice?

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Give your reflections on the role (sustainability?) of didactic instruction. Is it still relevant? Howwould the use of technology impact how you employ didacticism in the future?

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Give your reflections on the role (sustainability?) of didactic instruction. Is it still relevant? Howwould the use of technology impact how you employ didacticism in the future?

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Design a presentation on a specific topic consistent with your subject area that incorporates several ICT resources.

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Mauricia Maloney Presentation Question 1.zip

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It’s Parents’ Day.  Use an ICT productivity tool to show a parent just how his son/daughter has performed in seven (7) subjects when compared with the average performance of the class in each of those subjects.

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Use a suitable application to compare and display the academic performance of two groups of students of the same Form level that attempted your end of term examination. (at least 10 students per class).

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Individual – For a specific section of a given syllabus (subject area), prepare an e-test to assess stated objectives.  Deliver the assignment to your peers for completion. 

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Individual – For a specific section of a given syllabus (subject area), prepare an e-test to assess stated objectives.  Deliver the assignment to your peers for completion. 

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Group - develop an e-testing instrument using selected app

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Group - develop an e-testing instrument using selected app

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Give your perceptions of how ICT is used in your subject area.  Is there merit in using ICT for substitution and augmentation? How do you see yourself using ICT more meaningfully in the future?

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Give your perceptions of how ICT is used in your subject area.  Is there merit in using ICT for substitution and augmentation? How do you see yourself using ICT more meaningfully in the future?

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With the increased use of technology in society, we have seen the transition from typing to EDPM (Electronic Document Preparation and Management).

The Ministry of Education replaced the typewriter with the computer.  EDPM emphasizes computer applications related to the production, filing and retrieval of documents, skills that are crucial in today’s office environment. (cxc.org)

As an EDPM teacher, ICT is used daily.  EDPM is designed to equip students with knowledge and computer related skills to enhance the performance of clerical and administrative tasks.  This in itself is essential in the efficient use of ICT since students also acquire touch typing skills; this allows students to type without looking at the keyboard.

As ICT is already a main component of the EDPM subject area, there is a natural progression from substitution to augmentation.  All documents are created on the computer and students are taught how to apply various formatting techniques to enhance their appearance.  Take for example

a typical business letter, students are taught the theory:

What is a letter

Types of letters

Styles – blocked, indented and semi-blocked

Parts of a letter

Layout of various styles

Then the practical application, which entails:

Each style is systematically prepared and the previous knowledge of formatting techniques is applied to enhance their appearance.

With this knowledge, the students are now able to transfer the skills to various styles of letters and attempt exercises that consolidate the knowledge.  This can also help in the creation of other types of documents.  Notwithstanding, the skill can be used to create documents for any and all subject areas for projects, course work and of course SBA’s.  The value is limitless as it does not end in Secondary school but carries over to tertiary education and future jobs.

It is my greatest hope that my classroom and I am certain this is true for many other edpm teachers, the number of machines will match the numbers of students in the class as well as the addition of other equipment such as projectors, I-beams, scanners, etc can be had as teaching aids to properly prepare our students for the future.

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Assess the SAMR Model for enhancing technology integration: Explain the modalities associated with the tiers of the model: Substitution; Augmentation; Modification; Redefinition Develop scenarios for implementation at each level of SAMR

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Assess the SAMR Model for enhancing technology integration: Explain the modalities associated with the tiers of the model: Substitution; Augmentation; Modification; Redefinition Develop scenarios for implementation at each level of SAMR

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2) Individual – For a specific section of a given syllabus (subject area), prepare an e-test to assess stated objectives.  Deliver the assignment to your peers for completion. 

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2) Individual – For a specific section of a given syllabus (subject area), prepare an e-test to assess stated objectives.  Deliver the assignment to your peers for completion. 

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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xTNe6YUBJBwkqCCpHhKCp0YMm5CF2j67u5vaZCA3NUQ/edit

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For a given area of a curriculum, select the concepts and processes that can be taught using ICT.  Identify the tools to be used and justify the selection.  The justification should include how ICT can promote deeper understanding at a transformational level

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For a given area of a curriculum, select the concepts and processes that can be taught using ICT.  Identify the tools to be used and justify the selection.  The justification should include how ICT can promote deeper understanding at a transformational level

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Organize anything, together. Trello is a collaboration tool that organizes your projects into boards. In one glance, know what's being worked on, who's working on what, and where something is in a process.

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Organize anything, together. Trello is a collaboration tool that organizes your projects into boards. In one glance, know what's being worked on, who's working on what, and where something is in a process.

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What should guide your choice of ICT when crafting lessons

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What should guide your choice of ICT when crafting lessons

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WHAT SHOULD GUIDE OUR  CHOICE OF ICT’S WHEN (1).pptx

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Develop a lesson plan to deliver a topic to a class of students.  Focus on addressing any two learning styles or multiple intelligences 

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Develop a lesson plan to deliver a topic to a class of students.  Focus on addressing any two learning styles or multiple intelligences 

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Share your perceptions on the session with particular reference to the needs of learners with special needs?  How can you, your school make a greater effort to assist such students?

Some students have learning difficulties with reading, writing spelling and numeracy.  Others have physical, emotional and behavioural problems.

ICT has a unique and valuable contribution to contribute to the learning experience of pupils with special needs.  It can be used to support the development of reading and writing skills also to help those with physical and mental disabilities.  This is achieved through the use of modified equipment for children who would otherwise be denied an education.

There are many ways technology can support learners with special needs.

For writing problems:

v The use of the keyboard may help to make written communication easier

v Speech to text software is readily available and is quite accurate to input data into the computer – class notes

For visual difficulties:

v The use of coloured screen

v Enlarged icons and menus

For learning disabilities:

v The use of ppt to help students focus and concentrate

v The use of videos, clips, diagrams to engage the attention of the student and improve memory

As a teacher at a board school for over sixteen (16), there have been a few students with learning difficulties.  The main problem was poor reading skills.  This is a serious issue as students are embarrassed to admit the problem and shy away from situations where they may be called up to publicly read. Instead they break class, cause disruptions, etc.   Teachers try to assist these students to the best of their ability.  Sometimes it works – sometimes it doesn’t.

Determining a child cannot read or read well is fairly easy to determine but in evaluating other needs is a task for specially trained individuals.    I believe it not solely the responsibility of the school to assist these students but mainly that of the ministry to provide the school with all the equip and tools necessary from assessment to treatment.  How can we effectively assist when as a board school we remain at the bottom of the list in accessing all that is need for our children.

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Learning style:     Visual and verbal learners

Topic:                   Simple displays – Invitation

Methodology

Project an image of an invitation to the class

Identify it as an invitation, which is a simple display

Discuss what an invitation is

Explain when and how it is used

Describe the methods of formatting this document

Ask students what previous knowledge they have that can assist in creating this document

Ask students to:

ü Look at the image

ü Observe the format and layout

Ask students to:

ü Tell me what you see

ü Describe what it looks like

Distribute a hand-out giving step-by-step instructions

Project an image of the instructions

Ask students to follow the instructions to produce an invitation

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Use a Web 2.0 tool to design a forum for collaboration with students or peers. 

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Use a Web 2.0 tool to design a forum for collaboration with students or peers. 

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Discuss the challenges posed to teachers by the use of Web 2.0 tools for collaboration and projectbased learning 

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Discuss the challenges posed to teachers by the use of Web 2.0 tools for collaboration and projectbased learning 

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Web 2.0 is a collective term for certain applications of the internet and the World Wide Web that focuses on interactive sharing and participatory collaboration rather than simple content delivery.  These applications include blogs, wikis, video sharing services and social media websites.

There are many benefits to the use of Web 2.0 tools, but there are also challenges.  My intension is to discuss the challenges posed to teachers by use of Web 2.0 tools for collaboration and project based learning.

Technical problems

1.        Web 2.0 requires the use of the internet. Unfortunately the performance of the internet is not always reliable.

2.     Older systems may not have enough memory or the capacity to run Web 2.0.

3.     When using the internet there is always a risk of getting a virus and compromising your computer system.  This can lead to crashes or loss of data.

4.     The availability of technical support may be insufficient to meet the needs of an increased number of system in use on a daily basis.

5.     Without electricity nothing works anyway.  Power failures, though infrequent can happen and an alternative teaching method must be found.

6.     Not all students are computer literate.  They too may need training in the efficient and effective use of computers.

Infrastructure

1.       The Ministry may supply a specified number of computers to each school but but they may not be sufficient and students are only allowed to use them while on the compound.

2.     Not all students will have access to machines at home. This will negatively affect these students when given home-work or research assignments

Time

1.       It takes time for teachers to learn and manage new technologies.  This may mean time away from school and loss of teaching time.

2.     It takes time for students to learn and manage new technologies.  The time taken for learning and managing takes away from learning subject matter.

Reluctance

1.       Some students may be reluctant to participate in group activities because they are uncomfortable with the public ‘openness’

2.     There may be a need or a preference for private one-on-one with the teacher more than public peer-to-peer interactions.

As we embrace the advantages that Web 2.0 offers for schools and students, let's remember that online interaction will never replace the human connections that underlie the most powerful education.

Think for a moment about your best teachers and most inspiring leaders—the ones who challenged you to be better than you thought possible. Did they equip you merely with the most efficient way to learn many things, or did they provide essential insights that helped you make sense of what you learned? It still takes a person to accomplish that kind of teaching and learning.

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Share a OneNote Class Notebook with your peers.  Have your colleagues complete given exercises and provide feedback. 

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Share a OneNote Class Notebook with your peers.  Have your colleagues complete given exercises and provide feedback. 

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https://moegovtt-my.sharepoint.com/:o:/g/personal/mauricia_maloney_fac_edu_tt/Ek8-lN-T-ddFtYtcR2YgX0oB9OtyVcCpr43JCLHGH-oADQ?e=XGOffH

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Give your thoughts on the ICT Teacher Professional Development Programme, sharing the areas you felt were most significant in helping you to use technology in your teaching and learning strategies. 

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Give your thoughts on the ICT Teacher Professional Development Programme, sharing the areas you felt were most significant in helping you to use technology in your teaching and learning strategies. 

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I am very pleased to have participated in the ICT Teacher Professional Development Programme.  Very often at workshops or Staff developments, when you ask the facilitator – how do I make my classes more interesting, or interactive – or how to engage the students, the answer would be “try different things” or “you have to come up with ideas. Finally I have the answer. I am excited to use the collaborative spaces and e-testing.

This training has given great insight into creative methods of delivery the curriculum, engaging students, making them part of the learning process and incorporating the use of the technology they have grown accustomed to.  We are well on our way to preparing them for the future and while these jobs may not yet exist, I feel confident that we will equip them with the necessary tools to bridge the gap.

During the time, I observed the passion my facilitator had for delivering the course outline to us.  It was quite evident that she believes in the programme and enjoyed being a part of it as well.  I was particularly moved and impressed by her passion for the use of ICT for students with special needs.  It made me feel passionate about it as well enough to consider a course of study to effect some positive change in this area.

Perhaps there could also be a better way to determine those who have ICT knowledge and those who don’t so enhance the delivery.  Some people need more help and attention than others.  Also, more class time could be spent learning how to eg create websites or the various applications of Office 365 to have a better appreciation.

While I have some reservations about the implementation of the ICT into schools and the willingness of some teachers (particularly the older ones), I feel prepared for the challenge and would recommend all teachers be properly trained.  When … if not now, who ….if not us?

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Analyse students’ outcomes from a project/lesson and their use of ICT during the project/lesson.

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Analyse students’ outcomes from a project/lesson and their use of ICT during the project/lesson.

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Information and communication Technology for education

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Describe a scenario, real or imagined, where you were asked to deliver a concept/topic to a class that comprised students of predominantly two learning styles (or intelligences).  Describe the methodology (ies) used to ensure that students understood the concept/topic.

Learning style:     Visual and verbal learners

Topic:                   Simple displays – Invitation

Methodology

Project an image of an invitation to the class

Identify it as an invitation, which is a simple display

Discuss what an invitation is

Explain when and how it is used

Describe the methods of formatting this document

Ask students what previous knowledge they have that can assist in creating this document

Ask students to:

ü Look at the image

ü Observe the format and layout

Ask students to:

ü Tell me what you see

ü Describe what it looks like

Distribute a hand-out giving step-by-step instructions

Project an image of the instructions

Ask students to follow the instructions to produce an invitation