Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the primary school curriculum. Guidelines for teachers
Date
1999
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Primary School Curriculum
Abstract
Description
These ICT Teacher Guidelines have been designed to complement the Teacher Guidelines
provided with the different subjects in the Primary School Curriculum. In this document, the
term Information and Communications Technologies, or ICT, includes computers, computer
networking (the Internet and intranet), peripheral devices and multimedia, and the range of
assistive technologies available for children with Special Educational Needs. Information
contained in this document is premised on the understanding that when effectively
integrated into the Primary School Curriculum, ICT can offer teachers and children a
powerful suite of tools to support their teaching and learning. Recognising this support role
for ICT in the Primary School Curriculum, the four chapters in this document present general
guidelines and practical suggestions for the use of ICT by teachers:
• Chapter 1 introduces the aims and general principles of ICT in education
• Chapter 2 outlines key considerations when planning for the effective integration of ICT
with the Primary School Curriculum
• Chapter 3 presents an overview of the range of software programs available to schools,
and describes educational uses of specific programs
Chapter 4 discusses and describes the use of the Internet for teaching and learning in the
primary school
• The appendices contain a glossary of ICT terms used in the document, and lists of
educational resources and references.
Keywords
Learning about ICT, The value-added function of ICT, Using electronic portfolios