ICT and learning.

Integrating ICT into the classroom is very beneficial students learning needs. It encourages higher order thinking, multi-tasking, cooperative learning, and provides a tool that covers all individual learning styles. Students develop linguistic skills both verbally and written, logical being mathematical and social skills by working in groups and sharing IT equipment. J. Blackmore, L. Hardcastle, et. Al. discuss students having increased motivation to want to learn through the tools being hands on and giving students more control and innovation to express themselves in responses (2003, page 20). J. Blackmore, L. Hardcastle, et. Al. confirm that “Collectively, these …skills and tools … align with effective teaching and
learning theories that focus on literacy in early years, autonomous learning in the
middle years and flexibility and self directed learning for post compulsory students” (2003, page 20).

ICT allows teachers to address a wide range of learning needs K. Ivers mentions ICT helping students learning by addressing “multiple intelligences, preferred ways of learning, and higher level thinking skills…. Intellectual, social and physical needs” (2003, page 53).

Reference list

Ivers, K. (2003), A Teacher’s Guide to using technology in the classroom. United States of America, Libraries unlimited.

Blackmore, J., Hardcastle, L., Bamblett, E., Ownens, J. (2003).
Effective Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to Enhance Learning for Disadvantaged School Students. Deakin University, Retrieved July 11, 2010, from www.dest.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/D63F92A3-6931.../ICTreport.pdf.