Changes in student behavior attributed to ICT

Their fourteen observations relating to the changes brought about by effective classroom integration of ICT were as follows:

1. The development of various intellectual skills is noted e.g. reasoning and problem solving, learning how to learn and creativity.

2. Specificity of what is learned using the new technologies is broadened and deepened.

3. Students demonstrate a greater spontaneous interest in learning activity

4. The time and attention devoted to learning activities increases when students use ICT.

5. The ease of access to information sources develops the research spirit.

6. Broader co-operation among individuals within and beyond school is enabled through technologies.

7. The availability of simulation, virtual manipulation, graphic representation and rapid merging of data contributes to linkage in knowledge and leads to more integrated and better-assimilated learning.

8. Teachers gain information on new instructional resources and availability of support for their use much more readily with ICT.

9. Teacher co-operation with others both within and beyond the school when planning activities.

10. The orientation of planning is more towards students performing real work in co-operation with other students.

11. Relationships between teachers and students more interactive and guiding, rather than transferring information from teacher to student.

12. A different vision of teaching and learning; learning seen more as continuous research than a body of facts.

The Use of ICT is Changing the Ways Schools Operate

Changes are occurring, however and these will be discussed under the

following headings:

1. Rethinking The Timetable

2. Growth Of On-Line Learning

3. Rethinking What Is Being Taught

4. Real-Life Learning Experiences

5. Teachers Collaborating To Share And Develop Expertise