[Year 12 IPM] VELS and ICT *An Attempt to Model an Ideal Working Relationship

[Keith Richardson]

An excellent summary thanks Phil. Rather daunting checklist, isn't it -
almost makes one long for retirement - but at least it does help to
target what needs to be 'fixed'.
If one were to follow an 'all-or-nothing-will-do' approach, this list
demonstrated the complex interrelationships between identifiable factors
that need to be taken into account when planning one's strategy for the
coming battle.
Regards, Keith



On Fri, 29 Jul 2005 09:43:37 +1000, "Philip Brown"
<BROWN-PH at oxley.vic.edu.au> said:
> Hi Keith and others,
>  
> Continuing on with the discussion of ICT and VELS ("The Standards") There
> is an interesting paper by Allison Elliot who delivered a paper at the
> Australian School Library Association XIX Biennial Conference - April 10
> -13, 2005
>  
> Amongst other things, she sees structural barriers which are preventing
> the uptake of ICT in schools. These are:
>  
> Limited classroom space Lack of computers and/or internet in classrooms;
> old computersUnreliability of the technologyLack of leadership and
> support from principalsLack of institutional support and
> encouragementPoor technology infrastructureClass time tabling
> difficulties. Short lessonsPoor teacher attitudes toward technologyLack
> of teacher confidenceConflicting information on the value of ICTs in
> learningClassroom management difficultiesDifficulty adjusting to new
> pedagogiesLack of professional development or inappropriate PDLack of
> time for planning and preparationLack of involvement in computer room
> and/or classroom layout/planning
> To counter these barriers Elliot maintains that "several main enablers
> are considered necessary for
> ICTs in authentic ways across the curriculum. Assuming the technology is
> in place, teachers
> must:
> 1. "*(B)elieve that technology can more effectively achieve and maintain
> higher-level goal than what has been used".
> 2. "*(B)elieve that using technology will not cause disturbances to
> level goals that * are more important that the ones being maintained".
> 3. "*(B)elieve that he or she has or will have the ability and resources
> the technology" 
> 4. Have the commitment and support from others and leadership
> supervisory and administrative personnel 
> 5. Feel confident and competent with ICT pedagogies, not just with
> personal computing skills.
>  
> The whole paper is a good read and may help to keep some perspective on
> the issues.
>  
> Phil Brown
> Oxley College
> 9727 9917
> 
Keith Richardson
Leibler Yavneh College
Elsternwick Ph (03)9528 4911
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