EDU-512 Instructional and Communication Technology (ICT) in 3(3-0)

Education

Unit-1:
IntroductiontoICTs,PolicyandOtherGuidelinesforUseofICTsinEducation
(1week/2hours
Introduction and Guidelines
Week1:
(2sessions/2hours) a. Introduction to the course–ICTs in Education
b. Pre-assessment for the course
c. 21st Century Skills–the need of the day
d. What are ICTs?
e. Highlights-
NationalICTsStrategyforEducationinPakistan,Nation
alEducationPolicy2009
ICTs Integration, Standards and Competencies for Teachers
Week2:
(2sessions/2hours) a. ICTs Integration–Why and What it means; objectives;
misconceptions
b. ICT competencies for Teachers
c. Highlights-National Professional Standards(NTSTP) for
ICTs in Education
d. Introduction to electronic Portfolios–setting up for the
course
Unit2:
ICTs Integrated into Curriculum and Instruction–(9weeks/18hours)
Learning through custom-designed/ready-made applications
Week3: (available on DVDs/CDs – Story of Pakistan, tutorials, multimedia
(2sessions/2hours) encyclopedias, etc.)
a. Exploring the custom-designed multimedia resources
b. Instruction using available applications for teaching of
Pakistan Studies/History, Functional English, Methods of
Teaching, etc.)
c. Lesson planning and review
Audio, Radio Broadcast and Interactive Radio
Week4: Instruction (IRI)
(2sessions/2hours) a. Power of audio/radio in education
b. Using audio/radio/IRI resources for teaching of
different subjects (Functional English, Pakistan Studies/
Islamic Studies, Early Childhood Education, etc.)
c. Case-studies for extended reading
 Video, animations, movies and television broadcast
Week5: (Examples for different content/subject and pedagogy are as-Child
(2sessions/2hours) Development, Early Childhood Education, Communication,
Geography, Science, etc.)
 Using recorded-classroom videos (Examples for different
subject and pedagogy are as-Child Development, Early
Childhood Education etc.)
 Using video prompts in classroom
 Lesson Planning using video resources

(Continued) Video, animations, movies and television

Week6: broadcast
(2sessions/2hours)  Using movies in education
 Using video commercials in education
 Using split-video technique in classroom
 Documentaries and discussions
 Exploiting the potential of television broadcast in
education
 Case-studies for extended reading
 Lesson Planning using video resources
 Lesson Demo and Presentations
Learning through Internet (applications, etc.)
Week7: (Examples for different content/subject and
(2sessions/2hours) pedagogy are as–Teaching of Science, language-
development, improving communication skills, etc.)
a. Concept of globalization – ‘Global Teacher
Community’
b. Online tutorials
c. Browsing for a purpose –Seeking and filtering
information
d. Online tools for communication and collaboration
e. Introduction to Digital Libraries, archives and eBooks
Learning through Internet/Videos in Education–
Week8: Revisited
(2sessions/2hours) a. Interactive Online applications (Google Earth and
Google Maps)
b. Online video resources and video channels
(Teacher Tube, YouTube, etc.)
c. Sketch casting technique and animation in
education (Case Study: The Khan Academy)
Using Digital Camera in Education
Week9: (Examples for different content/subject and
(2sessions/2hours) pedagogy areas –Methods of Teaching, Child
Development, Classroom Management, Practicum,
etc.)
a. Power of Pictures/photographs
b. Developing local content using digital camera
c. ‘Shoot and share’-Sharing experiences
 Interactive Games and Puzzles
Week10: a. Exploring resources and applications, subject-wise
(2sessions/2hours) language, Science, Mathematics, etc.)
b. Digital Applications – From Toys to Learning Tools

Trainees to design a story board of an educational

game; Or design a puzzle online
Planning for ICTs Integration
Week11: a. Planning for ICTs Integration (SWOT analysis,
(2sessions/2hours) building support networks, etc.)
b. Developing a Technology Plan for Classroom and
School
c. Barriers for effective ICT use in schools and
suggestions

Unit-3:
Collaborative Learning using ICTs (2weeks–4hours)

Week12: Enhancing Opportunities for Collaborative Learning

(2sessions/2hours) a. Collaborative projects (using email, Google
Docs/presentations, etc.)–folktales/cultural stereotypes,
learning about communities, and other iEARN projects)
o Pakistan Studies
o English/Urdu–Using email or Google Docs to write
a collaborative “Rotating Story” (Project)
o Civics, etc.

b. Using Wikis and Blogs – an introduction

Unit-4:
ICTsforLife-longLearningandTeacherProfessionalDevelopment(2weeks–4hours)

ICTs for life-long learning and teacher

Week13: professional development
(2sessions/2hours) d. Why life-long learning?
e. Planning–an information resource (TL resources on WWW,
Wikipedia, National curriculum, etc.)
f. Learning content and methods
g. ICT/Collaborative Tools for Teachers (Emails, discussion
groups, chat, mailing lists, professional forum, etc.)
h. Teaching-learning and assessment tools (templates, lesson
plans, worksheets, online tests -IELTS, etc.)
i. Video/teleconferencing (Skype)

j. eLearning and Blended Learning (Introduction)

Week14: Continued-ICTs for life-long learning and teacher professional

(2sessions/2hours) development
Unit-5:
Evaluating ICT Tools and Resources for Use (1week-2hours)

Evaluating ICT tools and resources(1week-2hours)

Week15
(2sessions/2hours) a. Making decisions on identifying ICT resources: Assessing
quality and usability of ICT resources with the help of rubrics
b. Assessing quality of websites and other Internet applications,
educational games, etc.(Gathering and analyzing
information)
Week16
a. Review
(2sessions/2hours)
b. Post-assessment

Course Extension Ideas

 Emerging trends (Virtual schools, Online Universities,
e tutoring, etc.)
 Assistive Technologies (Case Study–Pakistan Foundation
for Blinds; Technologies to assist Special Education)
 Technologies in other domains of education - Life Skills,
health education, vocational training, preparing-for-work,
etc.)
 Professional Associations online
 Digital Libraries
 Using Wikis and Blogs
 Tools and applications to support distance education
(Moodle, Whiteboards, Elluminate, etc.)
 Cell phones in education
 Concept-mapping(Mind Map)

SUGGESTED TEXT BOOKS AND REFERENCES

1. Roblyer, M. D. (2016). Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching (7th ed.). Pearson.
2. Mishra, P., & Koehler, M. J. (2006). Technological pedagogical content knowledge: A
framework for teacher knowledge. Teachers College Record, 108(6), 1017-1054.
3. Bates, A. W., &Sangrà, A. (2011). Managing Technology in Higher Education: Strategies for
Transforming Teaching and Learning. John Wiley & Sons.
4. Reiser, R. A., & Dempsey, J. V. (2018). Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and
Technology (4th ed.). Pearson.
5. Puentedura, R. R. (2013). SAMR: A contextualized introduction. EmergingEdTech.
6. Mishra, P., & Koehler, M. J. (2009). Too cool for school? No way! Learning & Leading with
 Technology, 36(7), 14-18.
7. Ertmer, P. A., & Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A. T. (2010). Teacher technology change: How
knowledge, confidence, beliefs, and culture intersect. Journal of Research on Technology in
Education, 42(3), 255-284.
8. Jonassen, D. H., & Reeves, T. C. (1996). Learning with technology: Using computers as
cognitive tools. In D. H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research for educational
communications and technology (pp. 693-719). Simon & Schuster.
9. Koehler, M. J., & Mishra, P. (2009). What is technological pedagogical content knowledge?
Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 9(1), 60-70.
10. Seels, B. B., & Richey, R. C. (1994). Instructional technology: The definition and domains of
the field. Association for Educational Communications and Technology

Websites:

1. https://www.slideshare.net/HennaAnsari/instructional-communication-technology-bed-
secondary
2. https://lms.su.edu.pk/lesson/1063/introduction-to-information-and-communication-
technology-ict
3. https://www.profweb.ca/en/ict-profile/pages/recommended-websites
4. https://blog.teachmint.com/role-of-ict-in-education/
5. https://pedagoo.com/uses-of-ict-in-education/?lang=en

Teaching Methods:

Lecture Method, Demonstration Method, Activity Method, Project Method

Evaluation Techniques:

Assignments, Quiz, Presentations, Mid & Final Term Exams.