Learning to Teach Using ICT in the Secondary School

Description

How could you be using ICT in your classroom? Are you exploring what ICT can do for learners?

The need for student-teachers and teachers to be technologically aware and competent is vital. This book provides a starting point for exploring the possibilities that ICT offers to schools, teachers and pupils.

The book provides practical tried-and-tested examples and advice and guidance. It covers:

• how to use ICT to support pupils' learning of concepts
• classroom management
• maximizing the achievement of individual pupils
• using ICT to help with common learning problems
• homework and classroom activities
• record keeping and pupil tracking data.

If you need a guide to using ICT across the secondary curriculum, start with this book.

Contents

1. The evidence base for effective ICT practice 2. Theories of learning and ICTs 3. ICT and Classroom Practice 4. ICT and Classroom Management 5. ICT Tools and Applications 6. Selecting, Using and Producing Classroom-based Multimedia 7. Special Educational Needs and ICT 8. Assessment of and through ICTs 9. Teaching in ICT-rich Environments 10. Using ICT for Professional Purposes 11. Whole School Approaches 12. Linking School with Home Use

Author Bio

Marilyn Leask is currently Head of ITT Effective Practices at the Teacher Training Agency. She has substantial experience as a teacher, lecturer and researcher in schools across sectors, in LEAs, as well as in ITT institutions.

Norbert Pachler is at the Institute of Education, University of London.

Related Subjects

1. Education
2. Media & Film Studies