This PPT explains how one can use ICT tools in teaching and learning

1. “Using ICT tools in
teaching and learning”
Importance of ICT in the
Classroom
Presented by:
Misheck Mutuzana
Computer Studies Examiner

2. “Using ICT tools in
teaching and
learning”

3. Outline
 What is technology?
 What does it mean to teach or learn using ICT
tools?
 How to source information or resources?
 Skills that can be acquired through the use of
ICT tools.
 Advantages of Technology in the classroom
 Disadvantages of Technology in the classroom
 Conclusion
 Reference
-1-

4. “We cannot solve our problems with
the same thinking we used when
we created them”.
Albert Einstein
“You must be the change you
wish to see in the world”.
Mahatma Gandhi
-2-

5. -3-
What is technology?
Technology refers to the collection of
tools that make it easier to use, create,
manage and exchange information.
“Technology is just a tool. In terms
of getting the kids working together
and motivating them, the teacher is
the most important”. (Bill Gates, 2010)

6. It means the use of:
 Computers
What does it mean to teach
or learn using ICT tools?
-4-

7. What does it mean to teach
or learn using ICT tools?
It means the use of:
 Laptops
-5-

8. It means the use of:
 Notebooks
What does it mean to teach
or learn using ICT tools?
-6-

9. It means the use of:
 Smartphones
What does it mean to teach
or learn using ICT tools?
-7-

10. It means the use of:
 PDAs
What does it mean to teach
or learn using ICT tools?
-8-

11. It means the use of:
 LCD Projectors
Or Beamers
What does it mean to teach
or learn using ICT tools?
-9-

12. It means the use of:
 Internet and email
What does it mean to teach
or learn using ICT tools?
-10-

13. It means the use of:
 Software
What does it mean to teach
or learn using ICT tools?
-11-

14. Teachers and students can find information on
Anything, Anytime, Anywhere using…
How to source information
or resources
-12-

15. How to handle information
or resources
Teachers and students can find information on
Anything, Anytime, Anywhere using…
-13 -

16. Skills that can be acquired
through ICT tools
Teachers and students can get the
following skills…
 Blogging
 Podcasting
 Programing
 Designing
 Tagging
 Uploading
 Twittering
 Bookmarking
-14-

17. Teachers and students can get the
following skills…
 Searching
 Editing
 Downloading
 Subscribing  Linking
 Experimenting
 Commenting
 Crowdsourcing
Skills that can be acquired
through ICT tools
-15-

18.  Technology Promotes individual learning.
 Technology bridges the gap between
teachers and students
 Technology Encourages group learning
 Technology simplifies teachers work
Advantages of Technology
in the classroom
-16-

19.  Distraction in the classroom
 It is expensive: Schools with small
budgets can not afford.
 Requires Training: Both teachers and
students need extra training on how to use
various educational technologies.
Disadvantages of
Technology in the classroom
-17-

20. In today’s society, the use of ICT has become
part and parcel of human life and is fast
becoming the digitalized enhanced teaching
and learning norm in education.
Conclusion
-18-

21. Thank you for your
attention!!!

22. Any Questions!!!

23. References
 Kareka, R. 2013. What Is Technology – Meaning of Technology and Its Use
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/T/technology.html [Accessed on 23/04/2015]
 Mbewe, S.B.(2015) Introduction to Computing and ICT Skills. PCE 121: The Zambia Centre
for Accountancy Studies module
 BBC online, 2010. Our mobile future. Available at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcinternet/2010/02/bbconlineourmobilefuture.html
[Accessed: 23/04/2015]
 http://www.importanceoftechnology.info/21th-century-technology/
 http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_computers.html#aLSFp7qvBQivKwQx.99
 http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/social_media.html
 http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/ICT_in_Education/The_Uses_of_ICTs_in_Education
 http://edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/959-advantages-of-using-ict-in-learning-
teaching-processes
 http://www.thinkfinity.org/uploadedimages
 http://www.facebook.org
 http://www.twitter
 http://www.bing.com
 http://www.google.com
 http://www.skype.com
 http://www.skype.com
 http://www.YouTube.com
 http://www.yahoo.com
 http://www.Ask.com
 http://www.yellowpages.com
 http://www.WhatsApp.com
 http://www.wikipedia.org
 http://www.microsoft.com

24. END