Issues when implementing ict
- 1. Issues When Implementing ICT / CALL Thom Thibeault, Ph.D. Samford University English Language Learners Institute Birmingham, Alabama USA
- 2. Infrastructure • Is there Internet access? • Is the connection reliable? • Is the connection fast enough for video, audio, games? • Are the computers maintained on a regular basis? • If the infrastructure is lacking, how can you compensate? • Is there funding to maintain the infrastructure? • Is there funding to update the infrastructure?
- 3. Access • What is the classroom setting regarding technology? • Is there a lab large enough for the class? • Is accessibility to the hardware or software limited?
- 4. Time • Does the teacher have time to prepare materials? • Does the curriculum allow time for ICT activities? • Does the teacher have time to update skills? • Do ICT activities add to the teacher’s time load?
- 5. Content • Are CALL materials age appropriate for the target group? • Are the materials designed for the appropriate level? • Is the content in synch with the rest of the curriculum? • Is the content in synch with the learning objectives?
- 6. Commercial Software • Is commercial software available? • Is the software effective? • Is the software motivating? • Is there a site license or multi-pack? • Is it bought outright or is a license renewed every year?
- 7. Administrative Support • Are administrators supportive of innovative ideas? • Will they support professional development? • Will they invest money in ICT? • Will they reward initiative? • Will they allow ICT in the curriculum? • Do they use technology themselves?
- 8. Licensing & Copyright • What is allowed or restricted in licensing agreements? • Can materials be duplicated legally? • Can materials be distributed on a network? • Is the license good for one year or for unlimited time? • Have you created ICT units with copyrighted material? • Will you use those materials in class or on the Web? • If you create ICT materials, who owns the copyright?
- 9. Security • Do students use Web sites that ask for personal info? • Is the material age appropriate? • Is there a risk of inappropriate material being accessed? • Are ICT communications monitored for safety?
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