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What is ICT? ICT stands for Information and Communications Technology. This refers to various tools and devices or gadgets used in communicating, disseminating, creating, storing and managing information. It is important that learners understand how to use these tools in helping them learn.

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Select and Use ICT Tools for Teaching and Learning

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Select and Use ICT Tools for Teaching and Learning

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Why ICT Integration in Education? Improve IT literacy of students. ICT in education advances informatization, not only teachers who support learning but also students will be able to acquire knowledge and skills of IT devices. literacy will help students to select and use necessary information and to develop the ability to think for themselves.

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Since ICT integration allows ease of processing of information, here's an example of how we can read information at a quicker speed and in an interesting manner.

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What is a QR CODE?

It is a code that was created by a Japanese corporation Denso-Wave in 1994. Effectively and efficiently connecting the physical world with the electronic world.

QR stands for Quick Response. It allows the readers to decode the information at a high rate of speed. This is popular in Japan and it is also used by companies as they attach their QR code in their products. It usually gives a URE linking you to a website or immediately provides the salient information about the product.

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10 Interesting Ways to Integrate QR Codes in Your Teaching

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10 Interesting Ways to Integrate QR Codes in Your Teaching

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1. Create Interactive and Engaging Content- you can enrich the content you teach in a class by using QR Codes that link to other readings and resources. You can link to a pdf, a video production, a website, a document, or an audio file among others.

2. Scavenger Hunts- create an interactive classroom activity such as the Scavenger's Hunt by using OR Codes that provide directions or instructions resulting in better learner engagement.

3. Share Resources- learners can use QR Codes to share educational resources with each other (e.g. lecture notes, web content, how-to-do videos.

4. Enhance Classroom Library- create QR Codes of students' brief write-ups about why they enjoy their book and put them right in or on the books in the class library. Students can use these QR Codes to find out more about the books.

5. Use in Classroom Activities- the QR Code can be used in giving instructions in class and pin them up inside the classroom instead of providing them with thick copies of printed materials giving instruction on how to do an activity.

6. Gather Students Feedbacks- you can create surveys, polls, and forms using google form and share them with students as QR Codes which can be easily scanned and accessed.

7. Provide Help With Homework- a detailed instruction can be made into a QR Code which students scan at home and use the information to help them comply with their assignments.

8. Research Project- make students create QR Codes linking other resources and web content to their research work.

9. Communication With Parents or Partner- you can share information to parents on school events or activities in school. You can also put it in a webpage for parents to get information or include it in newsletters, permission slips, etc. You can have them printed as magnets and parents can get the information. However, be sure to orient the parents on how to use QR Codes.

10. Provide Easy Access to Online Content- create QR Codes with URLs for students to gain easy access to online resources. Sometimes when a long URL is given, learners may copy a broken URL version hence, resources become inaccessible.

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There is an apparent deluge of information around and access to these is made easier through the internet. You are faced with one major question on how to best interpret it all and put it into one cohesive information that is quick and clear to read.

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What is Infographics?

An infographic is a visual representation or an image such as a diagram, chart or picture representing information or data. It is eye catching and makes use of a clear layout, attractive colors and hues, and caricatures that provide a cohesive presentation of the information. If it is used to market products in the increasing visual world, then infographies can also be employed in marketing information and ideas in the teaching and learning

process.

Ways of which infographics can be used:

1. To Present Survey Data- presenting statistical data such as from surveys can be overwhelming. Infographics can be highly useful. Data are much easier to decode. They can be made easier and quicker to understand if they are presented in an infographics.

2. To Simplify a Complex Concept- simplifying a complex idea is the core purpose of using an infographics. This is a very effective educational tool as a way of summarizing key points or providing an overview of a lesson.

3. To Explain How Something Function- using infographics, you can show the intricacy of how something complex works. It can reveal the mechanics behind how an object works. Designers can create infographics by showing the mechanics behind intricate objects, processes, concepts.

4. To Compare- presenting information by highlighting similarities and differences through a visual parallel in an infographic can turn out more effective than sometimes expressing it in words. It is easier to draw comparisons with the same information neatly organized.

5. To Present Interesting Facts- when information or facts are presented all in words, the use of infographics can bring life. If done well, the infographics can transform the information into visual image that can attract and engage reader.

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Creativity and collaboration are fun! A dull and boring bulletin board can be madeinteresting when done online. Posts when done with themed backgrounds, stylish fonts andvaried colors become attractive to the learners. An online bulletin board is a way of presenting ideas with a twist and interest with no cost at all.

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iPad/Tablet and the Online Bulletin Board

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iPad/Tablet and the Online Bulletin Board

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iPads and tablets have become increasingly popular in educational settings, offering a versatile platform for exploring and evaluating various ICT tools. Their portability, intuitive interfaces, and access to a vast library of educational apps make them ideal for:

App Exploration

Content Creation

Collaborative Learning

Accessibility and Affordability

Online bulletin boards provide a dynamic and collaborative space for teachers to share their experiences, recommendations, and insights on ICT tools. These platforms facilitate:

Resource Sharing

Discussion and Feedback

iPads, tablets, and online bulletin boards are valuable tools for teachers and students to explore, evaluate, and share information about ICT tools. By leveraging these technologies, educators can make informed decisions about the most effective tools to enhance teaching and learning. However, it is essential to consider the specific needs of students, the alignment with learning objectives, and the provision of adequate training and support for successful implementation.