ICT in learning and teaching
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Primary and Early Years > Interest > Changing pedagogy
P52: Learning to Listen: Using ICT to capture pupils' perceptions and help the teacher to respond
Author: Richard R Moult, Sunnyside Primary School
Date: 2006
Summary
Richard discusses the Durham Learning Gateway as a method of gathering feedback from pupils and getting to know them better. As someone new to the teaching profession, he hoped the Gateway would be a useful method of communicating with the pupils, similar to the way email is used in industry.
Action
Richard had previously tried using a traditional suggestion box to gather feedback from the pupils. He then set up an electronic one using the Durham Learning Gateway, and posted some questions on there to find out how the children felt about their lessons and their environment.
Outcomes
The children immediately started posting on the electronic suggestion box and were keen to develop threads from other pupil's postings. Richard feels it has been an invaluable way of getting to know what they are thinking, and has used their feedback to improve some aspects of his teaching.
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Primary and Early Years > Interest > Changing pedagogy
P55: A Headteacher's reflections on changes in behaviours and practises resulting from the ICT Test Bed Project
Author: Jackie Roberts, Furze Infant School
Date: 2006
Summary
Jackie discusses the effects of the implementation of the ICT Test Bed Project in her school, particularly how the teaching staff have coped and benefited from the experience.
Action
The school has been implementing change through the ICT Test Bed project to create an ICT rich environment. An ICT specialist was appointed to manage the project initially, although this role was subsequently taken over by a teacher.
Outcomes
Jackie felt that a collaborative approach to managing the project had brought several benefits, with the teaching staff feeling that they have control over changes and, through effective training, developing new skills and gaining in confidence. The partnerships between teachers, parents and governors had also been strengthened.
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