Group 3 integrating ICT
- 1. ICT Integration in the Classroom Using ICT to teach the Visual Arts
- 2. Defining ICT Information and Communication Technology Smart boards, computers, Internet hosted videos, power-point presentations, virtual museums, learning apps…
- 3. How have we integrated ICT into our classrooms? Research Presentations of Content and Images Access demonstration videos of skills Producing graphic design pieces
- 4. Recommendations about the use of technology to enhance teaching First become familiar (vet it) with the particular communication that you plan to use. Find ways to assist students and allow exposure to using machines such as the computer by allotting appointed times when they go to labs and do guided research.
- 5. Recommendations cont’d… Create and use virtual museums and galleries for exposure to art such as Desk Frame. Expose students to programs and apps such as Paint and Photoshop. Keep photographic records of students progress over time as they do their work for later compilation and critique.
- 6. Recommendations cont’d Have a plan. Recognise, accept and encourage the use of technology by both teachers and students.
- 7. How a technology plan may enhance teaching and learning Encourages and facilitates different types of learners(e.g. visual and auditory). Allows for access to information and images of art works that are not readily available/accessible. Creates interest. Increases the creditability of the teacher’s demonstrations and content.
- 8. How a technology plan may enhance teaching and learning Allows for interaction between teacher and student beyond the regular school hours. (e.g. blogs) Allows for interaction between teachers in individual schools and beyond. Encourages commonality in standards.
- 9. How does technology become a hindrance to teaching and learning? Students want to become totally dependant on the technology and shy away from practical experiences. Students can become distracted and miss the real lesson.
- 10. Hindrances cont’d The limitations with access to technology affects students and teachers ability to use them. Not everyone is proficient in using the various forms of technology.