Schola Europaea European School Brussels II

PRACTICAL EXAMPLES OF ICT IN THE
CLASSROOM
I know very well that all this is very nice in
theory. I hear many colleagues repeatedly
saying that the theory is indeed very
useful, but the practice is still different.
Some teachers think that using ICT in
Example 1:
As a teacher in the Dutch section,
containing mainly Flemish and Dutch
students, it is impossible not to talk about
November, 11th (end of WW I) in the
classroom. Instead of telling the whole story
and showing some photos, a tremendous
opportunity presents itself to use ICT.
There is a wonderful website about World War I
in Belgium (www.inflandersfields.be) with
interesting information for the students of
my class (4th grade).
With a few worksheets, containing brief
instructions and many interesting questions,
the students get to work individually or
in pairs. At their own pace, they use the
website and search for the right information
and answers.
Example 2:
During initial introductions, ICT can be
used easily. The interactive whiteboard
is an excellent opportunity for students
to get involved in these instructions. You
can easily move from the board shedule to
websites, pictures and other documents.
With a few simple clicks you develop an
interesting interactive lesson.
Example 3:
ICT is an important component during
differentiation (in level and pace), group work,
the use of work stations, etc. Many methods
have their own software and you can find
interesting exercises online. The more skilled
ICT teachers may use e.g. “Hot Potatoes”
to develop their own exercises to use in the
classroom.
It is important to ensure that all pupils can work
at the computer and not only faster students.
the classroom is a waste of time, some
activities don’t show scores (and parents
like to see the results!), it requires too much
preparation, I will demonstrate with some
examples that with a little goodwill, a little
ICT knowledge and of course good ICT
materials it is not that difficult.
The pupils respond well to this way of
working. The objectives are achieved and
the students have - without even realizing -
learned more than expected.
With a little searching on the Internet you
will find many child-friendly websites that
perfectly match many lesson objectives.
Working in the computer room
An interactive whiteboard during instruction
Extension work on the computer in the classroom.
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