Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Chapter 4. •ICT in Day to Day Life 4/10/2015 1 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Objectives of ICT Education • To improve 21st Century Critical Learning and Innovation Skills of students. • To improve 21st Century Information, Media, and Technology Skills of students. • To help to fight against world poverty. 2 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Introduction When the first computers made their entry into schools in the late 1970s, we used to speak about computers in education. With computers came printers, floppy disk drives, scanners and the first digital cameras. We began to use the term IT or Information Technology, to describe computers and these various peripheral devices. Then the internet arrived together with computer networks, the World Wide Web, email and search engines. A new term entered the language – ICT. The term ICT, short for Information and Communication Technologies, embraces the many technologies that enable us to receive information and communicate or exchange information with others. 3 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education • The definition of ICT itself is the set of activities that facilitate by electronic means the processing, transmission, and display of information. • With ICT, the company can make the business easier to happen with the client, supplier and the distributor. • ICT provide right and updated information for taking right decisions. • ICT bring digital economy or economy network. It is one of the economic development pillars to gain national competitive advantage. • The ICT has opened the door to access information worldwide for the teachers and students. 4 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education • The importance of ICT and information literacy is a vital components in the development of life skills, workplace skills and citizenship. • Hence, today the government of India is ready to invest corers of money into introducing ICT in schools and colleges and also spent lacks of rupees on ICT based faculty development programs. 5 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education 6 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education ICT Users 1)Teachers:- Use computers in research for preparing teaching materials, participate in online forums and online conferences as well as to assist their teaching. 2)Students:- Use computers as reference tool. 3)Researchers:- Use computers to collect and process data. 4)School Administrators:-Use computers for administrative purposes to make sure that the entire operation runs smoothly. 7 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education ENCOUNTERS WITH ICT EDUCATION Computer are used in education sector as it offers: • Enhanced learning. • Interactive learning experience. • Cognitive development. • Problem based learning. 8 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Uses of ICT in School & Higher Education Level • • • • • • • • Teaching. Remedial Teaching. Evaluation process. Development of Virtual Laboratory. Online Tutoring/ Training. Development of Reasoning & Thinking. Research and development methodology Instructional Material Development 9 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education The use of ICT in instruction brings about changes in teacher roles Changes in Teacher Roles A shift from To knowledge transmitter; primary source of information teacher controlling and directing all aspects of learning learning facilitator, collaborator, coach, knowledge navigator and co-learner teacher giving students more options and responsibilities for their own learning The use of ICT brings about changes in student roles Changes in Student Roles A shift from passive recipient of information reproducing knowledge learning as a solitary activity To active participant in the learning process producing knowledge learning collaboratively with others 10 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education USE OF ICT IN TEACHING • Teaching at School as well as Higher Education, mostly, concentrates on giving information which is not the sole objective of Teaching. Along with giving information, the other objectives are developing • understanding and application of the concepts, expression power • reasoning and thinking power • judgment and decision making ability • improving comprehension, speed and vocabulary • self-concept and value clarification, proper study habits • tolerance and ambiguity, risk taking capacity, scientific temper, etc. 11 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Empower Deep Dimension shift Shallow learning Extend Significantly alter the way Enhance that teaching Deeper learning Enrich and learning though the use whiteboards takes place of ICT based used using ICT teaching and Exchange interactively learning Exchange and with wider resources OHPs for data range of projectors, teaching using resources and whiteboards as methodologies projection screens Passive pupil engagement Pupils take control of learning Use ICT to research and manage own learning Active Iteration and modelling using ICT; eg in writing, design, maths, science PE and music Learners taking more control over the direction of their learning with ICT Developing thinking skills and problem solving strategies ICT in teaching and learning Deeper analysis of concepts, processes and visualisation Social collaboration on joint tasks both face-to-face and in online collaboration 4/10/2015 Learning out of school in other settings and environments Design by Miss Sushama Shivgonda Patil Creative development and media literacy e.g. digital video, photography animation, music Gaining knowledge, understanding and skills beyond that of the teacher Use of ICT to locate, gather, synthesis, analyse reconstruct, communicate and present information and understanding 17 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education USE OF ICT IN EVALUATION • Due to advancement in technology it is possible to conduct online test based on Multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, true or false, match the following etc. • This pattern has been successfully implemented in major competitive examinations, Board Online Examination from 2003. 18 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Developing Learning Skills That means, traditional education models have frequently focused on learning identified content for subject areas like math, science, language arts, and social studies and then evaluating this content knowledge through quizzes and tests at the end of a chapter. The core subjects and themes that frame 21st century learning include traditional core subjects while highlighting civic literacy, global awareness, financial literacy, health literacy, and environmental literacy. 19 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education USE OF ICT IN PERSONAL AND CITIZEN ACTIVITIES ICT can give a big help in improving quality of human life and provides the wider knowledge and information. The communication and trading will be easier while using ICT enabled services. ICT can help in promoting culture, tourism and local products to the world as well as to local. ICT can work as a bridge between the Government and the citizen by using the e-governance. 20 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Developing Civic Literacy Civic literacy speaks to the need for students to be able to understand and impact of civic decisionmaking. This theme focuses on the importance of staying informed and understanding governmental processes and recognizing the local and global implications of civic decisions by using internet. 21 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education ICT AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS There are some negative effects of ICT. It has created social problem in the society. Nowadays, people choose online communication rather than real time conversations. People tend to become more individualistic and introvert. 22 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Developing Global Awareness The global awareness theme expresses to the need for students to be able to learn from and work collaboratively with individuals from diverse cultures, religions, ideologies and lifestyles in an environment of openness and mutual respect. 23 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education ICT FOR WORK AND EMPLOYMENT BANKING The computers, networking and internet are the backbone of the banking system. It functions to control the entire banking system that also includes `Electronic banking Services'(e-banking). In banking: 1) Customers can carry out online transactions (24 Hrs X 7 days). 2) Businessmen can save their time, access company accounts for loan applications, business transactions and update on their cash flow at any time. 3) Bank administrators can monitor entire banking activities. 24 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Developing Financial Literacy Financial literacy is a skill which helps to take economic decisions. There is considerable deficiency in financial literacy among students and adults. Financial education like E-Banking, E-Cash, Net Banking, E-Trading, using ATM etc. ATM 25 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education ICT AND HEALTH PROBLEMS A computer may harm users if they use it for long hours frequently. Computer users also exposed to bad posture, eyestrain, physical and mental stress. 26 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Developing Health Literacy The emphasis/ stress on health literacy addresses the need for individuals to be able to access and use high quality information through internet health care services to take health-related decisions. Developing Environmental literacy Environmental education can help raise student achievement in other core subjects like math and science through ICT. This is a smart investment in our children’s future and the future of our planet. 27 Environmental Literacy 28 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education USE OF ICT IN DEVELOPING VIRTUAL LABORATORY Virtual Laboratory can provide lots of freedom to students. The students can manipulate any attribute or variable related to the experiment and can see how it affects the outcome. Developing Visual Literacy The graphic user interface of the internet, multimedia and the convergence of voice, video, and data into a common digital format have increased the use of visual effects. 29 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Developing Learning and Innovation Skills • Communication and collaboration • Critical thinking and problem solving • Creativity and innovation 30 entertain engage enthuse embed e-learning? exchange empower extend enhance enrich 31 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education USE OF ICT IN ONLINE TUTORING (V-SAT) Students do feel the need of academic support out of the school. Students are being taught Online. This has become possible only due to ICT. 32 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education ICT AND SOCIAL NETWORK, COLLEGUE, FRIENDS AND FAMILIES EVENTS FASTER COMMUNICATION SPEED With the Internet, news or messages are sent via e-mail to friends, business partners or to anyone efficiently because of the capability of bandwidth, broadband and connection speed on the Internet, information travel fast and at an instant. It saves time and is inexpensive. EFFECTIVE SHARING OF INFORMATION • With the use of ICT, information, news, opinion, mailing lists, forums etc. can be shared by people all around the world. • Example of popular discussion groups on the Internet are: Facebook, Orkut, Google Groups, Yahoo! Groups etc. 33 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Developing Communication and collaboration Skill Learning is a basically social activity whether in schools, workplaces, or other environments. The communication and collaboration skill sets refer to the ability of individuals to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively and responsibly with diverse populations. 34 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education USE OF ICT IN DEVELOPING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL At present there is a shortage of qualified and competent teachers in all most all subjects at all levels. The book reading is not very enjoyable and does not help students in understanding the concepts and retaining the information. There are many teachers who are well known for the specific subject. Their lectures should be digitalized and made available to all the users. It will enhance the quality of instruction in the classrooms. It will make the teaching effective, participatory and enjoyable. 35 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Developing Critical thinking and problem solving Skill Critical thinking and problem solving skills include the ability of individuals to reason effectively, ask pointed questions and solve problems, analyze and evaluate alternative points of view etc. ICT improve the students traditional, critical thinking skills for accessing, manipulating, creating, analyzing, managing, storing, and communicating information. 36 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education INDUSTRY Computers are used to facilitate production planning and control systems, to support `supply chain management' and to help in product design in the industrial sector. 1) Workers- Use machine to carry out routine task. In some productions, robots are used to take over jobs that are dangerous. 2) Researchers– Use computers to analyze and collect research data for development. 3) Administrators- Use computers to oversee the entire operations in the plant or factory. PAPERLESS ENVIRONMENT This term means information can be stored and retrieved through the digital medium instead of paper. 37 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Developing Creativity and innovation Skill Thus today in 21st century business and industry must continuously make changes in their technology. Creativity is an essential skill. ICT promotes creative thinking and the ability to work creatively with others. 38 Caravan 4/10/2015 Impact of ICT on Life Skill Development among Students 39 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education COMMERCE E-commerce helps in boosting the economy. It makes buying and selling activities easier, more efficient and faster. For this application, computers, internet and shared software are needed. In Commerce: 1) Customers- Use computers to be connected online with suppliers to purchase products. 2) Suppliers- Use computers to keep track of their transactions. 3) Employees- Use computers and telephones to communicate with their customers for any enquiries. 40 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education SHOPPING Online shopping involves E-commerce. Electronic commerce draws on such technologies as electronic funds transfer, supply chain management, Online transaction processing, EDI, Inventory management system and automated data collection systems. Electronic commerce is generally considered to be the sales aspect of e-business. Developing Leadership and Responsibility Skill Leadership and responsibility skills include the ability of individuals to work with the interest of the larger community in mind, to inspire others by example, and to capitalize on the strengths of others to achieve a common goal. 41 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Developing Productivity and Accountability Skill Skills that fall into the “productivity accountability” category include: setting meeting goals, prioritizing needs, managing working ethically, and collaborating cooperating with colleagues and clients. and and time, and 42 Judges whether the school’s strategy and implementation of ICT is secure and impacting on quality and standards Monitors, evaluates, make judgements and provides constructive feedback about teaching and learning Understands how the application of ICT can enhance, improve and enrich the quality of learning and teaching now and in the future Assesses impact on the wider school, staffing and budgets for sustaining ICT Judges standards in ICT and the degree of “embedding” within the curriculum and pedagogy e-confident leader Conceptualises what the school is currently Knows how ICT systems can improve doing and envisions, organisational effectiveness through communicates and internal and external communication, engages others in analysis and data exchange action 4/10/2015 Design by Miss Sushama Shivgonda Patil Demonstrates effective use and application of ICT within own leadership role(s) 43 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education HOME AND DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES • ICT has a great impact for our daily life, we can read our local news paper. • Connect ourselves to our family, relatives, or colleagues while we are abroad by using the electronic mail, messenger, call conference, or video conference. • Carry out electronic transactions through Debit / Credit cards, net banking, trading of shares and Book Air / Rail tickets • Purchase books / office equipments through commercial web sites • Impart education through interactive web sites • Demonstrate major surgical operations • Watch TV programs, Getting information etc. 44 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Encounters through media • Advertising campaigns for multimedia related products and services are one source of exposure. General news coverage of major product launchs can get though to people who watch or listen to the news. The launch of digital TV for example, got considerable coverage as it is a product promoted by the television companies. • The newspapers have been picking up on stories that involve the Internet and other technologies for a few years, and these appear scattered throughout the paper, in business, news and technology sections. People can pick up on individual news items or just become aware of general developments through scanning the paper. 45 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Developing Information, Media, and Technology Skills • Media Literacy • Information Literacy • Technology Literacy • Game Based Learning 46 Media Literacy Information Literacy 47 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education This new style of learning focuses on collaborative knowledge building, shared assets, problem solving, and the breakdown of distinctions between knowledge and communication. Technology Literacy 48 49 Virtual environments enhances student learning. Game-Based Learning 50 Deep Learning and ICT ?? Where is embedded? Evaluation learning Synthesis Analysis Shallow Application Comprehension Knowledge Passive 4/10/2015 Edutainment? Computer assisted learning? Content based software? Computer games? pupil engagement Design by Miss Sushama Shivgonda Patil Active 51 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Rapid Change • If our grandparents were suddenly transported to 2009, what elements of our society might be incomprehensible? • If you were to wake up from a 10-year coma, what might you find confusing? 52 Farming 53 Phone 54 Check Out 55 Photography 56 Printing 57 Banking 58 Paying for goods 59 Music 60 Personal Communication 61 Information Search 62 Education 63