Ict implementation what makes the difference

Citation Type. Has PDF. Publication Type. More Filters. View 1 excerpt, cites background. ICT in English schools: transforming education? The use of information and communications technology ICT as a learning tool has long been acclaimed as a catalyst for educational transformation. Over the past decade, evidence of good uses of ICT … Expand.

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The objectives of this case study were to provide insights into conditions that assist effective implementation of ICT and online learning in one school, the assessment of innovation and change … Expand. View 2 excerpts, cites results and background. View 3 excerpts, cites background and methods. The digital learning movement: How should Irish schools respond? There is a significant movement towards digital learning internationally.

However, policymaking in Ireland regarding the use of ICT in education, specifically second-level education, has been … Expand.

This paper looks at how research into the use of ICT in teaching and learning has been approached, in particular research into teacher take-up of ICT.

It begins by describing two traditions of … Expand. View 3 excerpts, cites background. Curricula and the use of ICT in education: Two worlds apart? The research question which guided this exploratory case study is, in essence, looking at causes in non-implementation of change, specifically consideration of how confidence and emotions have been … Expand.

A model for the effective management of information and communications technology development in schools derived from six contrasting case studies.

Abstract Currently in the United Kingdom there are several major initiatives to encourage the development of information and communications technology ICT in schools. However, in the past many … Expand. The documents focus on the relevance of developing teaching methodology and technologies. Shortage of close attention prevents from the process of creating a competent public knowledgeable society Strategy for Education for Sustainable Development, that is constructive and highly capable of building democracy in continuously changeable present and future life.

Daily growing signs and impact of globalization show that individual steps require greater coordination in the international context. Formally, all the above mentioned subjects are highly relevant to us and closely relate to the dimensions of the Education for Democratic Citizenship in Europe Education for Democratic Citizenship, Technological progress and rapid development inevitably touches education sector.

The breakthrough in education can be clearly noticed in the majority of European countries. Educational advantages of ICT raise no doubts. The use of ICT substantially helps with introducing educational material in a more modern and vivid way. Recently, Lithuanian teachers have been deeply involved in the Microsoft PowerPoint program which is very useful for preparing lessons as well as for other educational activities.

The teachers suppose that such lessons are much more purposeful, interesting and increases motivation for learning. It can be clearly stated that when using the above introduced program, the teachers of different subjects have already made suggestions on different topics which open wide possibilities of integrating various themes, presenting information contained in a few chapters, increasing visualization of teaching etc. The teachers notice that shortage of time is one of the major drawbacks.

In order to put forward qualitative suggestions, enough time and appropriate computer literacy skills are required. Legal requirements of copyright certainly must be satisfied. A series of recent expert surveys in Lithuania disclosed that some teachers including Lithuanian Association of Physics Teachers LFMA, and Lithuanian Association of Geography Teachers LGMA, found useful a possibility of using special databases where necessary didactic material should be accumulated Lamanauskas, Vilkonis, The website of the latter association is particularly useful as it presents different information that embraces conference texts, methodical information, discussion notes, reviews etc.

Apart from the above mentioned program that focuses on making presentations, Lithuanian teachers widely and effectively use such general purpose software as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel etc.

It is worth noticing that Microsoft Excel has a number of qualities, and therefore everyone learning to use a computer can find this software helpful. Microsoft Paint is rather frequently applied in educational practice due to its quality to produce computer graphics. Using a computer is convenient as it helps with presenting and organizing different sorts of data whereas the Internet greatly assists in finding necessary information.

The process of applying the Intranet in such educational institutions as comprehensive and vocational schools is slowly progressing. However, even in this case, a rapid development is taking place. The implementation of the Intranet occurs with increasing rapidity. The Intranet presents report forms, annual and long-term educational curricula and other required documents and references which facilitate manipulating information.

Another apparent quality of applying ICT is inter-cultural collaboration. Lithuanian comprehensive and vocational schools are active in joining international projects and programmes.

In case of rejecting ICT, such collaboration should be barely accepted. The employment of ICT can help with organizing audiovisual conferences and expanding other methods of collaboration. School life is extensively attacked by virtual teaching and learning environments allowing easily and flexibly organize the processes of teaching and learning.

Suchlike environment offers a lot of different teaching and learning activities. It should be mentioned that the establishments of higher education were the institutions that first started implementing and using the above introduced environments.

In recent years, in order to adapt vocational training for the needs of labour market and to encourage collaboration between employers and institutions of vocational education, the system of Lithuanian vocational education has been improved.

The use of the European Union funds designated for vocational training helps with a rapid implementation of ICT. However, ICT implementation covers more than creation and development of virtual learning environments.