Different cultures make very different use of ICTDifferent cultures make very different use of ICT

2 case studies on the integration of ICT in teacher education

ICT, Development & EducationICT, Development & Education

And what happens to traditional concepts of classrooms and teaching when we can now learn anything, anywhere, anytime?...In this new interactive Web world, I have become a nomadic learner; I graze on knowledge. I find what I need when I need it...

How, as educators and learners, did we respond?

Will Richardson (2006)

LRC (Kenya)LRC (Kenya)

An educational management programme was to be taught using flexible modes and innovative methods through the development of

an “active learning centre”

KTTC department for ICT KTTC department for ICT integration and open learningintegration and open learning

LRC embodies 3 ICT Units comprising of 68 networked computers next to a large Documentation Unit and working space

http://www.kttc.ac.ke/

KTTC department for ICT KTTC department for ICT integration and open learningintegration and open learningIntegration of ICT in teacher education:

ICT integration in the curriculum ICT infusion in the open learning manuals ICT exposure in the LRC ICT in education training packages ICT knowledge management competencies ICT support to distance education

Open, distance & eLearningOpen, distance & eLearning

Higher Diploma in Educational Management (HDEM)

Competency based curriculumModular (3) approachIntegration of ICT in 16 coursesInfusion of HIV/AIDS in each course

IMIH (Vietnam)IMIH (Vietnam)

IMIH (Vietnam)IMIH (Vietnam)

Support the process of implementing ICT in 17 schools of Hanoi:

KindergartensPrimary schoolsLower secondary schoolsVocational schools

IMIH Resource CentersIMIH Resource Centers

RC2: March 2004, 26 networked computers

RC3: March 2006, 24 networked computers, an ICT library and working space

Capacity Building ProgrammeCapacity Building Programme

‘Three-in-one’

ICT skillsE4ICTICT teachers’ toolkit

Capacity building programmeCapacity building programme

6 basic ICT skills courses (444 participants)

4 Advanced ICT skills courses (105 participants)

3 English courses (174 participants)+Workshops with Belgian advisors: E.g. Peter Van Gils on digital picsLudo Heylen in IC3 workshop

IMIHIMIH

http://hanoict.blogspot.com/

http://www.hrctem.org/

http://www.glsdewissel.be/etwinning/

Some findings and lessons learnedSome findings and lessons learned

Some findings and lessons learnedSome findings and lessons learned

Integrate ICT in all subjects

Focus on Information AND Communication AND Technology

Learn to understand the different ways to use ICT

4 ICT Development Stages4 ICT Development Stages

S 1: Discovering ICT tools and their general functions and uses

S 2: Learning how to use ICT tools, and beginning to make use of them in different disciplines

S 3: Understanding how and when to use ICT tools to achieve a particular purpose

S 4: Specialising in the use of ICT tools to become specialists

The use of ICT in 5 different formsThe use of ICT in 5 different forms

ICT as an object of study (Learning ABOUT the computer)

ICT as a study tool (Learning WITH THE AID of a computer)

ICT as an instructor (Learning FROM the computer)

ICT as an open aid (Learning WITH the computer)

ICT as a means of communication (Connectivism)

ICT as part of the learning processICT as part of the learning process

AN OBJECT

The aim is computer literacyAN ASPECT

E.g. computer-aided design A MEDIUM

To support the teaching/learning process

A Learning Resource CentreA Learning Resource Centre

An agent of changeA learning communityA network of people

conducive, well-managed, well-resourced

ICT skills trainingICT skills training

Kenya: CD-Rom + self study

Vietnam: not available

The InternetThe Internet

Kenya: Internet driving force to learn more

ICT skillsExemplary integrators of ICT with

limited set of ICT skillsOwn experimental discoveries

SoftwareSoftware

Vietnam:

Wealth of info not accessibleAdvanced software skillsAnimations and simulations

Active learningActive learning

VIETNAM:

Visual stimulation, games, competitions, songs

KENYA:Internet research, webquest

Distance learningDistance learning

Kenya: long history with distance education, from correspondence

courses

E-learning

Distance educationDistance education

Vietnam: huge potential for e-learning

M-LearningM-Learning

Vietnam: electronic gadgets

Kenya: mobile phones

= learner support

Working in a cross-cultural contextWorking in a cross-cultural context

Cultural imperialismNot all people thinks the same wayLearning has many dimensionsContext is central

ConclusionConclusion

Different cultures make very different use of ICT

Thank you!Thank you!

A mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it’s not open.

(Frank Zappa)

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