Module 9 Activity 8: Learning Area Vision

ICT Vision

To develop a curriculum in which ICT is integrated into all learning areas so that the learners and Educators can use ICT confidently, creatively and productively as they  work collaboratively in a flexible environment to develop 21st Century learning skills to help them to realise their true potential educationally so that they can take their rightful place in society. 

 

 LEARNING AREAS:

 

 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

 Using ICT skills to develop and apply knowledge. Providing learners with the opportunity to communicate more effectively and to develop critical literacy skills.

     •Improve writing and reading skills.

     •Develop speaking and listening skills.

     •Support collaboration, creativity, independent learning and     

       reflection.

    •Access information and respond to a widening range of texts.

    •Develop critical thinking, creativity and literary skills.

 MATHEMATICS

 Use a variety of ICT tools that can transform the teaching and learning process thus enhancing the mathematical experience, encourage critical and analytical thinking through problem solving activities.

  •Use various  software and tools to make different graphs to   

    present data.

 •Use mathematical ICT to perform problem solving activities and 

   tasks.

 •Use ICT tools in creating patterns, exploring properties of angles   and shapes, symmetry, visualizing and manipulating 3D objects and recording and displaying data.

 

 SCIENCES

 ICT can be used to enhance learners understanding through research and investigation of science concepts using real world situations, solving problems, collecting and analysing data and working collaboratively.

    •Records practical activities and experiments.

   •Use laptops in lesson to research specific topics

   •Conduct research using the internet.

   •Encourage critical thinking through analysis, evaluation and  

     conclusion.

 

 SOCIAL SCIENCES

 Use ICT tools effectively in investigating, creating and communicating ideas and information about social, cultural, historical and global issues. 

 •Use digital online material, charts, maps and data for analysing  

   historical and social trends,   geographical processes.

•Use  the technology to create, publish and present their learning.

•Use communication technologies - wikis, blogs to enhance the   

  critical and analytical thinking. 

 

 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Use ICT to  provide exciting and unique opportunities for enriching and transforming Visual and Performing Arts teaching to support, guide, extend and externalise the thinking process of learners.

 •Use drawing and painting and graphic design software to create 

  art work.

 •Use digital still and video cameras.

 •Create electronic portfolios.

 •Video editing, creating 3D animation, virtual backdrops.

 •Sound mixing.

 •Use software to create original, exciting and creative musical 

   arrangements.

•Watch videos of dance and drama performances to learn about 

  techniques and expressions.

•Watch demonstration videos about techniques and processes.

•Research online to learn about established artists and artistes.

•Use social media to communicate with artists and artistes.