https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl 5-Star ICT in Education Programme (Understanding Policy in Education WEEK1) en-us 2017-10-19 22:45:47 UTC 2026-01-15 20:55:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Planets.png https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/200442163 1.No technological infrastructure.
2.Students have no access to computers.
3.No money.
4.No reliable internet.
5. No digital resources available to both teachers and students.

]]> 2017-10-25 14:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/200442163 https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/200451723 1. Integration of ICT technologies using creative means in order to foster educational goals.
2. To develop the skills essential to learning - critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills using appropriate technology.
3. Inclusion of all learners ( differently abled and physically challenged) by utilizing technology which appeals to all learner types.
4. To increase ICT competencies of teachers and students.
5. To create an ICT ready plant.
6. To promote the development of holistic learners, in keeping with the Ministry's mandate of providing a 21st century learning environment. ]]> 2017-10-25 15:09:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/200451723 https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/200456409 1. Teachers need to be equipped with a personal laptop.
2.Faster internet connections.
3.Internet speed to match  school population.
4.The  use of smart boards in classroom would save time and allow more student teacher interaction.
5. More training in technology.
6. Updated equipment.
7. More permanent ICT personnel.]]> 2017-10-25 15:17:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/200456409 https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/200463426 1.Networking between pupils and subject teachers, administration , staff and departments.
2. Creation of jobs in the IT department.
3. Students will now be more marketable and equipped with the necessary skills for obtaining a job.

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1.  System failure is a common problem.
2. Lack of security.
3. The cost associated with upgrades.]]> 2017-10-25 15:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/200463426 https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/200465040 1. Provision of adequate and timely teacher training both at the primary and secondary level.
2. Creation of ICT ready classrooms in schools.
3. Proper provision of security  for all ICT equipment. 
4. Creation of teaching strategies which include appropriate ICT methodologies.
5. Digitization of textbooks.
6. Creation of a firm discipline policy regarding appropriate ICT usage   ]]> 2017-10-25 15:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/200465040 https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/200473005 1. Use of peer sharing and collaborative learning in order to foster wider communication and learning channels.
2. Real time and Real life learning via exposure to a wide range of Art,  culture, geographic land forms, languages etc.
3. Linkages to national and international schools, thereby exposing students to different learning strategies and real life experiences.
4. Students will maximize their individual learning capabilities regardless of which learning strand they fall under. ]]> 2017-10-25 15:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/200473005 https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/200473451 1. Communication between students and teachers and administration.
2. Access to a wide range of resources
3. It will enable the teacher to become more creative to teach all the different learning abilities.]]> 2017-10-25 15:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/200473451 https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/200484835 1. ICT will increase teachers' technological competencies.
2. ICT will enhance the teachers' ability to engage all students of varied learning styles.]]> 2017-10-25 16:06:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/200484835 https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/203673151 1. Equipment and infrastructure need to be provided for administrators, teachers and students.
2. Students and their parents must be taught the proper uses of technology.
3.Training for teachers must be relevant and practical, with follow up sessions.]]> 2017-11-05 19:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/203673151 https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/203674420 1. Training programmes must be regular and teachers must receive certification.
2. Parents must be responsible stakeholders, when signing a contract penalties must be attached.
3. There must be a commitment to supply necessary equipment to schools with adequate support services]]> 2017-11-05 19:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/203674420 https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/203674956 1. Interaction with subject material from outside of the classroom will broaden student understanding.
2. Contact with learners from other schools around the country and wider world will foster a greater appreciation for learning.
3. Using the technology develops skills that would allow our students to interact on an international level.]]> 2017-11-05 19:55:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/203674956 https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/203675728 1. Assist teachers in record keeping.
2. Research
3. Correction of students' work with timely feedback.]]> 2017-11-05 20:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sheldonbaker203/mlaybk7eqyjl/wish/203675728