E-diary for Core Module 1B:

Activity 1 – ICT in schools – Introduction:

 After the activity: Although developing countries can’t compete with developed countries because of the unleveled playing fields, developing countries can capitalize on the investment the developed countries have made and utilize whatever ideas they can use since the finances in the developing countries are limited.

Thoughts from self-activities

Audit of my school’s ICT use (what we have and what we do with it):

At the Pares Primary School, each of the ten teachers has a laptop on loan for three years. The office does not have a computer at the moment but there is internet connection. We have a literacy centre with 8 computers, LCD projector which projects onto the wall in the centre or on a sheeted chalkboard in a classroom, television, CD, DVD and Video player, a camera (but not a very effective one), a wireless printer (have not used it wireless yet) The Connect Antigua and Barbuda Initiative bus comes to the school on Fridays.

At the school we use ICT,,,

• · to correspond using e-mail among the staff members, between schools in the zone and with the ministry of education, parents, general
• · to complete unit of work/extent/lesson plans
• · to read High frequency words, online reading (starfall.com, readinga-z.com) are projected onto the wall and students use individual computers with headphones to read using the Lexia software and the UnitofSounds (The Lexia Reading extends into the home for those students who have internet access at home. Each child has a username and password. They are given a link to download the software and a code to access the software)
• · for teachers to get worksheets and lesson ideas from the net
• · for students and teachers to carry out research in various subject areas
• · to create our school’s handbook, make personalized books, cards, bookmarks, invitations, programme sheets etc. using the computer.

• to set up a database for the books in the library.
• to get songs for graduation and teaching ideas or information/videos from youtube

(Optional) – Other comments

I realize that a number of schools do have ICT tools and use is made of them by some educators more than others.

Activity 2 – Attitudes and perceptions of ICT

 (Optional) – Thoughts from the assignment

Just as was brought out in the reading ” ICT and Educational Reform in Developed and Developing Countries by Robert B. Kozma”, the survey I carried out showed that there was not a difference in age with regards to the use of ICT in the classroom.  All teachers in both schools  have at least a laptop, internet access to the classroom and there was a cry for training.

(Optional) – Other comments

Because of the limited time I had in completing and analyzing the survey, I was not able to thoroughly compare the two schools but from a general perspective I was able to conclude that age did not make a difference since both older and younger teachers used or did not use ICT in the classroom although they had some resources.  I noted however that when it came to the level of computer knowledge it was generally the male teachers who were more advanced.

Activity 3 – Roles of learners learning with ICT:

 After the activity:

(Optional) – Thoughts from self-activities

When I started teaching at first I used to tell and show students everything now I have students being responsible for their learning I use more discovery learning.  It is a little more difficult to teach this way but students retain more and they are able to take ownership of their own learning

The Beach

One sunny day we went to the beach.

The beach was sandy and beautiful with shells.

My friends and I enjoyed fishing in the sea while the girls enjoyed playing ball.

We had a lot to eat and a lot to drink

After that we went into the water and the water splashed on us.

The water was so enjoyable.

There were plenty people in the water.

In the water were also seaweed, jelly fish and starfish.

The beach was so nice, my friends and I had  a lot of fun.

While Sonia and I were dashing in the water we felt very nice because the waves were coming to us.

We had a lot to eat.

We had hamburger, chicken and some local drinks.

We had a lot of fun!

I always love going to the beach.

It is very relaxing!

Authors

Bjorn, Derique,  Ikita, Sonia, Kedanjah, Anique

Tale of Two Schools

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