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Key Global Developments of Icts in The Education Sector

The document discusses key trends in the development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in education. It outlines several trends, including the rise of mobile learning through smartphones and tablets, cloud computing which allows data and information to be accessed virtually anywhere, and one-to-one computing initiatives that aim to provide every student with their own digital device. Other trends mentioned are ubiquitous learning through always-on internet access, educational gaming, personalized learning tailored to individual students, redefining learning spaces to be more collaborative, and teachers creating and sharing open-source content.

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Key Global Developments of Icts in The Education Sector

The document discusses key trends in the development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in education. It outlines several trends, including the rise of mobile learning through smartphones and tablets, cloud computing which allows data and information to be accessed virtually anywhere, and one-to-one computing initiatives that aim to provide every student with their own digital device. Other trends mentioned are ubiquitous learning through always-on internet access, educational gaming, personalized learning tailored to individual students, redefining learning spaces to be more collaborative, and teachers creating and sharing open-source content.

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KEY GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS OF

ICTS IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR


ICT is a field of study and application that is rapidly
changing
In any academic setting it must be noted that anyone
involved should be geared for change.
We want to discuss some trends in the development
of ICTs.
TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF
ICTS
Mobile Learning
Mobile smart phones are a common feature
Mobile devices with internet access and computing
capabilities are likely to overtake personal computers as
the information appliance of choice in the classroom.
TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF
ICTS cont’
Cloud computing
Server farms accessible through the Internet are
increasingly getting popular in the modern network
and data repository systems
Data and information can be moved into these server
farms from the usual stand alone desktops--- no need
for powerful desktops
TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF
ICTS cont’
One-to-One computing
There is a development across the globe to provide an
information device to every learner and create
learning environments that ensures universal access
to the technology.
TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF
ICTS cont’
Ubiquitous learning
There is the emergence of robust connectivity
infrastructure and cheaper computers.
Schools should provide learning opportunities to
students “anytime, anywhere”.
Think of the fixed lesson duration???????? 
TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF
ICTS cont’
Gaming
Games offer an opportunity for increased social
interaction and civic engagement among youth
Games focus on active participation, built in
incentives and interaction
educational games can effectively attract the interest
and attention of learners. 
TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF
ICTS cont’
Personalized learning
understand the student’s knowledge base from prior
learning and tailor teaching to address learning gaps
as well as learning styles.
Adjust content and pedagogy based on individual
student needs – both strong and weak. 
TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF
ICTS cont’
Redefining the learning space
There is need to move away from the traditional
classroom arrangement of desks in rows and
columns….Why?
We want an appropriate learning environment to
foster collaborative, cross-disciplinary, students
centered learning.
TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF
ICTS cont’
Teacher-generated open content
Teachers and networks of teachers are increasingly
getting empowered to both identify and create the
learning resources that they find most effective in the
classroom.
allow teachers to edit, add to, or otherwise customize
material for their own purposes, so that their students
receive a tailored copy that exactly suits the style and
pace of the course
TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF
ICTS cont’
Smart portfolio assessment
assessment is increasingly moving toward frequent
formative assessments which lend itself to real-time
data and less on high-pressure exams as the mark of
excellence.
Students gather their work together in a kind of online
portfolio; whenever they add a tweet, blog post, or
photo to any online service, it will appear in their
personal portfolio which can be both peer and teacher
assessed. 
TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF
ICTS cont’
Teacher managers/mentors
The teacher is now an instructional manager
Guides students through individualised learning
pathways, identifying relevant learning resources,
creating collaborative learning opportunities
provides insight and support both during formal
class time and outside of the designated lecture
period ….end of lecture 1-B

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