I.C.T. INTEGRATION IN SCHOOLS

I.C.T. INTEGRATION IN SCHOOLS

Group 1Project presentation

ISSUES RELATING TO INTEGRATION OF I.C.T. IN THE CLASSROOM

There is limited access to internet (mainly wireless)

The wiring of schools are not adequate (low voltage)

The required physical space is inadequate

The incompetence and unwillingness of teachers

ISSUES RELATING TO INTEGRATION OF I.C.T. IN THE CLASSROOM

No internet access at a number of students’ homes.

Insufficient I.T. Technicians

School policies and rules which prohibit the use of cell phones and electronics by students during school / class time.

WAYS OF ADDRESSING ISSUES Internet systems must be upgraded; wireless hubs

need to be installed. Fundraisers- the funding will be realized via

donations, P.T.A., School Boards, Alumni & Division funding

Upgrade electrical system via Division funding.

Construction of more classes, shuffling of present classes to make wisest use of space.

Training workshops for stakeholders both internal and external.

WAYS OF ADDRESSING ISSUES Establish homework centre at schools which will

be supervised by parents/teachers/prefects (probably 2-3 hours per day), to enable students to access the internet for home work assignments.

Have the division assign full time I.T. technician at every school.

Make adjustments to school rules and policies that govern the use of cell phones and electronics.

ADVANTAGES OF I.C.T. IN THE CLASSROOM

It will equip students with the technological skills required for effective participation in the 21st century

It will provide active collaboration among stakeholders (mainly student, teacher, parent)

It will motivate students to enjoy their learning experience; to desire knowledge in an environment with which they are familiar.

ADVANTAGES OF I.C.T. IN THE CLASSROOM It will establish a reliable, central depository of

school knowledge.

It will adequately cater to multiple intelligences in the teaching / learning process.

It will provide the opportunity for gaining the class experience outside the walls of the physical classroom.

OBJECTIVES

To produce students and teachers who possess the technological skills necessary to function in the 21st century

To make learning and teaching an exciting experience for both student and teacher

To create an environment that permits every child to learn and achieve at his/her highest potential

OBJECTIVES To assist students in becoming actively

engaged in their own learning

To improve the performance of students (academic and behavioral)

To increase the occasions of interaction among stakeholders

ASSESSMENT Observation and testing (pencil/paper,

practical and so on) in the use of productivity and web tools

Observation; Questioning via online questionnaire, etc.

Testing (pen/paper and projects/oral presentation; individual and group)

ASSESSMENT Observation of students on task

Testing both internally (quizzes, home work assignments) and externally (N.C.S.E. and

C.S.E.C.)

Observation (group work, statistics) and Questioning

IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES Do an intervention plan Conduct meetings with management

teams or boards. Include representatives from each stakeholder sect

The representative from each stakeholder faction will do a needs’ assessment about their stance on I.C.T.

IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES Determine training needs of each faction

Trained personnel (Principals, Vice-Principals, H.O.D.s, I.T. teachers) will be used to facilitate the new thrust. They will be responsible for training and monitoring the progress of their colleagues

Acquire resources

IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES Installation and Testing Implementation Evaluation: clinical supervision will

assist in this area, as well as review of lesson plans done by teachers

Review: to be done at the end of every term; to meet with H.O.D.s ever so often

IMPLEMENTATION WORKPLANTASK DESCRIPTION

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

TARGET DATE

COMPLETION DATE

COMMENTS

1. Conduct Management Meeting for Stakeholders

Principal 09.05.11 09.05.11

1.1 Arrange date, time and venue for meeting

Principal 28.05.11 29.04.11

1.2 Invite heads of Stakeholder groups to meeting

Principal 02.05.11 04.05.11 HOD’s, PTA, DEANS, BOARD, MTS, STUDENT COUNCIL

1.3 Prepare Presentation for Meeting

Head of DepartmentInformation Technology

02.05.11 06.05.11 Invite Members to Join the Wiki space


PERSON RESPONSIBLE

TARGET DATE COMPLETION DATE

COMMENTS

1.4. Revisit the policies against the use of technological gadgets

Management team

09.05.11

1.5. Articulate new policies to all students, staff and parents

Principal H.O.D.P.T.A.

23.05.11 Communicate orally and in writing


PERSON RESPONSIBLE


COMMENTS

2. Conduct Needs Assessment surveysIn Stakeholder groups

Heads of Stakeholder Groups

16.05.11 20.05.11 Needs may be Training, Resources, Personnel

2.1 Prepare survey forms for respondents

Heads of Stakeholder Groups

11.05.11 13.05.11 Prepared questionnaire

2.2 Arrange date, time and venue for Department and Group meetings

Heads of Departments

10.05.11 10.05.11

SAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Gender Male Female 2. Marital Status Single Married Divorced 3. Religion Christian Muslim Hindu Other 4. Age group 18-24 25-32 33 and over 5. How long have you been a teacher? 0-5yrs 6-10 yrs 11-15yrs 16yrs and over

SAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE

7. Are you a trained teacher? Yes No 8. Do you love the teaching profession? Yes No 9. At which level of the education system do you teach? Pre-school Primary Secondary Tertiary 10 Is your school sufficiently equipped for ICT integration? Yes

No 11. If no, what equipment is required?..............................................12. As a teacher do you think ICT would help students who have

learning disabilities? Yes No

SAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE13. Do you think all teachers should be trained in the use of ICT methodology? Yes No14. Do you require training in the use of ICT? Yes No15. Have you ever used technology in teaching any of your lessons? Yes No16. Which devices did you use? ………………………………………………………………………… 17. What issues do you foresee in the use of ICT? ……………………………………………… 18. What are some of the privileges you may have with the use of ICT in your lessons

that you may not have now?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

19. Do you see the use of ICT as the way to the future of the education system? Yes No


PERSON RESPONSIBLE


COMMENTS

2.3 Prepare Presentation for members

Heads of DepartmentsIT TeachersIT Technicians

12.05.11 13.05.11 Trained HOD’s will be used as facilitators

2.4. Invite participants to complete needs assessments surveys

Facilitators 16.05.11 16.05.11 Needs may be Training, Resources, Personnel

2.5. Evaluate returned, completed Survey forms

Principal / Vice Principal

23.05.11 30.05.11

2.6 Prioritize list of needs

Principal 06.06.11 06.06.11 Short Term vs. Long Term.


PERSON RESPONSIBLE

TARGET DATE

COMPLETION DATE

COMMENTS

3. Set up In-House Training for parents and staff members

PrincipalVice PrincipalHeads of Departments

13.06.11 17.06.11

3.1. Arrange date, time and venue for Training

Principal 07.06.11 08.06.11

3.2 Invite members for training

Vice Principal 09.06.11

3.3. Prepare presentations for Training

H.O.D 10.06.11 12.06.11 Use Wiki TutorialTobagoGroupOne - Wiki Tutorial

http://tobagogroupone.wikispaces.com/

http://tobagogroupone.wikispaces.com/


PERSON RESPONSIBLE


COMMENTS

4. Procure Resources for implementing ICT Integration:(Human, Physical, Financial)

PrincipalClerk 111

Wireless Internet (Hubs)IT TechniciansInteractive WhiteboardsMounted Multimedia Projectors

4.1 Request funding from the Division

Principal 10.05.11

4.2 Conduct Fund Raisers within the School Community

Principal and StaffPTABoard

23.05.11 08.07.11

4.3 Request Donations from Corporate Citizens

Principal 10.05.11 08.07.11


PERSON RESPONSIBLE


COMMENTS

4.4 Employ a dedicated IT Technician for the school

The AdministratorDivision of Education Youth Affairs and Sport

10.05.11 22.08.11

5. Install and Test ICT Equipment

IT Technicians 04.07.11 25.07.11

6. Implement ICT infusion within the curriculum

Teachers 05.09.11


PERSON RESPONSIBLE


COMMENTS

7. Monitor ICT Integration

Heads of DepartmentsVice PrincipalPrincipal

05.09.11 09.12.11 Observation, Interviews, QuestionnairesWeekly (Lesson Plans, Clinical Supervision)

7.1. Meet with the Departments

H.O.D 12.09.11 02.12.11 Once per week

7.2. Conduct Clinical Supervision

PrincipalsVice principalH.O.D

26.09.11 02.12.11 Twice a term per Department

TASK DESCRIPTION

PERSON RESPONSIBLE


COMMENTS

7.3. Meetings with H.O.D

Principal 26.09.11 02.12.11 Twice a month

7.4. Solicit feed back from students and Teachers

H.O.D PreparedAssessment RubricAppendix 3: Sample rubrics for assessment

8. Evaluate and Review

PrincipalVice PrincipalManagement team

28.11.11 TermlyEnd of Each Term

What worked well?What did not work well?How can we improve?

http://www.cbd.int/ibd/2008/resources/teachers/appendix3.shtml



SAMPLE RUBRICS FOR ASSESSMENT

GROUP MEMBERS

Marslyn Melville-Jack Jamila Nicholls Norma George-Ochoa Emuvoke Garbar Marc Scipio Llyod Johnson Denroy James

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