ICT Literacy Training Program

for Teachers

Learning Technologies Division

HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Commission on Information and Communications Technology

film
 Process Questions
●
Any immediate reactions to the film and the comic
strips?
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Describe the world and the people of the 21st
Century.
– How different is today's society from that of your youth?
– What are considered important?
– What skills are considered necessary?
●
What are the implications on today's education?
– Describe the school/classroom, students, and teachers
of today.
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 AGE OF
INFORM ATI ON
REV OL UT ION
 Digital Economy

We are living in a new economy…

●
powered by technology
●
fueled by information
●
driven by knowledge.

- Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills

(SCANS), US Dept of Labor, 1991

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 technology

globalization research & devt

SOCIETY
knowledge
workers media

rapid changes
●
“instant” universal access to information, people, ideas
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real-time inter-operation/ interactivity through networked
devices and databases
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active participation/involvement rather than passive
observation
 DIGITAL AGE READINESS

INFORMATION AGE DIGITAL WORLD

21 CENTURY SKILLS
st

“Without 21st century skills, students are being

prepared to succeed in yesterday’s world – not
tomorrow’s.” – enGauge: 21 Century Skills st

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 Learning can, of course, take
place in the classroom, but most
of it doesn’t. Today’s learners are
not just students; learning has
suddenly become everybody’s
business. In fact, learning “how to
learn” may now be your most
critical survival skill.

from Jensen, E. Super Teaching. 1995.

 21st Century Skills

●
Innovation is the key!

●
lifelong learning, learning how to learn,
continuous development
from “content-absorbers” to “information
navigators”

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LITERACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE
 21st Century Skills
●
desired competencies:
– sift through loads of information and manage, integrate,
evaluate, and create information
– act autonomously and reflectively
– join and function collaboratively in socially
heterogeneous groups
●
must be provided the necessary tools for life
– use ICT to leverage knowledge & skills and match to
current needs and opportunities

Information literacy = e-literacy

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 Bridging the Digital Divide
●
Phase 1: access to technology (infrastructure)
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Phase 2: Internet access (connectivity)
●
Phase 3: capability/readiness of individuals to use
technology, networks, and information efficiently,
effectively, productively (meaningful &
innovative)
– training and support

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 REFLECTION
●
“education”
●
what is your vision of an ideal class
– role of a teacher
– students
– community
– strategies, assessment
– setup and materials
●
what is vs. what could be
– hindrances to what could be
– what can be done

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 ICT4E

Integrating technology into education in a

meaningful way is key to making learning
relevant to the generation of young
learners for whom technology is an
important part of their daily lives.
from Educating for the Future by BSA, June 2004

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 Growing up Digital:
THE NET GENERATION
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techno-natives (kids) vs. techno-migrants (us)
– India: “hole in the wall” experiment – 8-13 y old kids learn
computers on their own
– “instant”/ “copy-paste” generation
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US figures:
– 90% (5-17 years old) use computers
– 65% are online
– 2 million new Internet users per month (2002)
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children and teens: fastest-growing (41% increase from 2000)
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interactive Internet use: winning over passive TV-watching

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 Digital Age Learning
●
look at WHAT students learn and HOW & WHEN
they learn
– educate for opportunity!
●
potential of technology:
– in society-at-large: driver for change, door to
opportunities
– in education: to tap experts, visualize and analyze data,
link to real-world contexts, timely feedback, reflection,
and analysis (Bransford et al, 1999 in enGauge 21st Century Skills)
when used appropriately  enhanced teaching and learning

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 EDUCATION vis-à-vis 21st C Skills
●
significant implications for
– pedagogy (evaluate standards vis-à-vis 21st C skills)
– teacher and student roles
– curriculum
– strategies and tools
– assessment standards
– infrastructure (equipment, materials/supplies, layout)
– role of community

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 Traditional vs. 21 Century learning st

Traditional Learning Lifelong Learning

Model
Teacher = source of knowledge; Educators = guides, facilitators,
planning for teaching; rigid catalysts of learning; designing
for learning; flexible
Learners conform to / receive Learners learn by
knowledge from teacher – asking/inquiring, doing,
teacher-centered authentic learning - student-
•
chalk & talk centered
•
rote-learning & repetition •
life skills, competency-based,
multiple intelligences &
•
textbook-based
learning styles
•
exam-driven •
vast information resources –
Learners work by themselves People learn in groups and from
each other; collaborative
learning
From: TechKnowLogia, Jan-March 2003, p. 78. www.TechKnowLogia.org
 Traditional vs. 21 Century learning st

Traditional Learning Lifelong Learning

Model
Tests: to prevent progress until
complete mastery of
facts/skills and to ration access
to further learning
•
tests are separate from the
lesson
All learners do the same thing
Teachers receive initial training Educators are lifelong learners:
plus ad hoc in-service training
Grades = to establish ranking
“Good” learners are identified
and permitted to continue their
education
From: TechKnowLogia, Jan-March 2003, p. 78. www.TechKnowLogia.org
Assessment: guides learning
strategies and identifies
pathways for future learning
•
integrated with the lesson
•
rapid feedback
Educators develop individualized
learning plans
initial training and on-going
professional development are
linked = if learning has taken
Rubrics
place have access to learning
People
opportunities over a lifetime
 How does a teacher become a
catalyst for transforming a
plagiarist into the artist? How do
we reach for Picasso, when we
are entrenched in a “paint by
number” ideology?
75% of teachers: sequential, analytical presenters
BUT 70% of students do not learn best this way

The lesson plan is like a restaurant menu – it’s a

useful planning tool, but it’s not the meal.

from Jensen, E. Super Teaching. 1995.

From the Business Software Alliance
from Educating
(how the business sector views 21st Century for the Future by BSA, June 2004
Learning)
 General Math, Science, and Engineering
Skills: marrying cutting-edge technology with current
problems and opportunities – facilitate analysis, evaluating
information, making sound decisions, assessing and
understanding results and implications, recommending
improvements, etc.
General Workforce Skills: use ICT to collaborate and
practice teamwork on projects for shared credit; to enhance self-
direction, adaptability, accountability; critical thinking and creative
problem solving; social responsibility and ethical behavior
Global and Civic Awareness: interact with/ participate in gov’t,
economic, and social institutions globally and locally, includes: finding multiple
and best sources through ICT for accurate and unbiased information to gain
multicultural literacy, and make sound decisions about various matters, taking
advantage of egovernment services, etc.
ICT Literacy: use of ICT tools to communicate and express ideas effectively, to
facilitate analysis and problem solving, to sort through resources for research and
information synthesis, to manage time and tasks effectively – includes technological
literacy and information literacy
Basic Literacy: functional proficiency in language and numeracy
KNOWLEDGEABLE, SKILLED, SAVVY, GLOBALLY
AWARE, ENGAGED, PRODUCTIVE STUDENTS
adapted from Educating for the Future by BSA, June 2004
 ICT4E Findings
●
“simply putting computers into schols is not enough to
impact student learning” but well-utilized ICTs enhance
learning
– allow multi-channel learning (different learning styles, tailored to
individual needs and pacing)
– are motivating and engaging (authentic, multi-disciplinary, multi-
sensorial, enjoyable)
– bring abstract concepts to life (via images, sounds movements,
animations, simulations)
– foster inquiry and exploration in cost-effective & safe ways
(bringing the world into the classroom)
– provide efficiency

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 Effective ICT4E

infrastructure and connectivity

ample and appropriate training (pre- / in-

service) on ICT and corresponding
student-centered pedagogy

reliable tech support & continued ICT4E

training

appropriate policy framework (system

changes, incentives, and sustainability),
curriculum changes
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 Indicators of student practices
in the ICT-supported classrooms
●
collaborate on a project with other students in the same class, from
another school in own country, or from another country
●
exchange information with students from another country
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gather and analyze resource materials on a problem or topic
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gather evidence to argue a position about an issue
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use graphics in a report
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collect information about another country or culture
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draw conclusions or make predictions using data gathered or
obtained from resource materials
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communicate with parents or other members of the community
about what you do in school
Adapted from Kozma et al, 2004. Appearing in M&E for ICT in Education, InfoDev, 2005

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 Sample Positive ICT4E Impact
●
use of computer tutorials in math, science, social science,
reading: score significantly higher on tests + more positive
attitudes toward instruction and the subject matters (US,
Kenya)
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use of word processors: scored higher on measures on
writing skill (US)
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use of networked computers: enhanced communication
skills, knowledge of other cultures, reasoning skills,
collaboration skills, Internet skills (Kenya, Uganda, Chile)
●
teacher training on ICT4E: innovative pedagogical
approaches and classroom practices, more positive
attitudes about technology and teaching (Costa Rica)

Studies mentioned in M&E in ICT in Education Projects, InfoDev 2005.

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 Findings in TIMSS (1999, 2003)
●
Students who used computers and Internet
performed better in science and mathematics
●
Students who had other opportunities for learning
outside the classrooms (ICT included) performed
better in science and mathematics

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 ICT4E Issues
●
limited/ unequal access to ICT, costly investment
– including power, telecommunications access, Internet service
●
under-utilized by teachers
– unprepared
– satisfied with current approach to teaching
– technical difficulties abound
– no sufficient time to adapt (overly packed curricula & school day,
teaching to the test)
– lacking strong admin support and policies
●
need for more Impact Research/ Studies via effective M&E

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 ICT4E Philippines: Guiding Policies
●
UN Millennium Development Goals
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PGMA’s 10-point Agenda: EFA (Education for All)
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MTPDP 2004-2010: Building on the Country's
Strengths in Information and Communication
Technology (to leapfrog into the new economy)
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BEC 2002: Information and Communication
Technology shall be used in every learning area,
wherever hardware and software are available
●
National Framework Plan for ICT in Basic
Education, 2005

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 An Educational Crisis
NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST RESULTS

SY 2003-2004 SY 2004-2005
Grade 6 50.03% 58.73%
HS 4th year 44.36% 46.80%
Minimum mastery level: 75%
• HS Readiness Test
– Out of 1.2 million Grade 6 examinees, only 8,000
passed
– 75% of elementary graduates cannot read
independently
• Youth Literacy Rate: 95.1%
• Youth Functional Literacy Rate: 85.3%
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 An Educational Crisis
SHORTAGE OF QUALIFIED TEACHERS

●
1:50 teacher: student ratio (sometimes, reaching 1:70)
●
Non-Majors among teachers
– General Science 58%
– Biology 56%
– Chemistry 66%
– Physics 73%
– Math 20%
●
Low English Proficiency
– based on the Self-Assessment Test for English: 80% have
inadequate proficiency

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 An Educational Crisis
EDUCATION INVESTMENT

●
only 12.35% of national budget

10000

8000
7500
6000
5890
4000

2000
2289
114
0 950
US Japan Korea Thailand Philippinnes

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 An Educational Crisis
COHORT SURVIVAL TREND

100 source: Department of Education

100
80

60
66
58
40
43
20
23
14
0
Grade 1 Grade 6 HS I HS IV College I College
Graduate Graduate Graduate

●
dropout rate for HS: 9% in SY 1998-1999 to
13.10% in SY 2002-2003
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 2003 Functional Literacy,
Education and Mass Media Survey

Percentage Distribution: Reasons for not attending school

employment / looking for w ork 30.5

lack of personal interest 22
high cost of education 19.9
housekeeping 11.8
illness/ disability 2.5
cannot cope w ith school w ork 2.2
school is very far 1.5
no school w ithin the area 0.4
no regular transportation 0.2 Source: 2003 FLEMMS Results
others 9.1

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
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 ICT4E – Philippine Experience
• various initiatives: • primary level: 1:25,000
– DTI PCPS computer:student ratio
– GILAS • secondary level: 1:300
– DOST-SEI computer:student ratio
– ELSA text2teach – 67% penetration
– SEAMEO INNOTECH – DTI-DepEd initiative: by
– FIT-ED 2006, full penetration at 10
– Intel Teach to the Future PCs per school
– Microsoft’s Partners in
Learning/ Learn.ph
– Coke edVenture
– Knowledge Channel

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 CICT-HCDG ICT4E Program
●
vision: A nation competent in the use of ICT as a
tool for sustainable human development
●
KRAs:
– A Culture of Creative ICT Use
– An Educational System that Maximizes the Use of ICT in
Learning
– World Class Knowledge Worker

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 Table of Activities in ICT in Education

Educators Applications Content Dev Infrastructure

Training Dev Deployment

Yes
Elementary No No No
ADOC - TT

Yes Yes Yes

Yes iSchools /
High School OSEI / OSEI / iSchools /
Webboard
iSchools iSchools PhEdNet

Alternative Yes Yes

Yes
Learning eSkwela No eSkwela /
eSkwela
PhEdNet

Yes Yes Yes Yes

University
eQuality eQuality POSITIVE eQuality
 ICT4E Initiatives –High School

• Educators’ Training • Infrastructure Deployment

– ICT Literacy using – Computer Labs with
FOSS Internet
– Lab Management • PCs for Teachers and
– Sustainability Training Principals
– M&E – Phil Education Network
(PhEdNet)
– iSchool Web Board
• a “walled garden” that hosts
– Intel Teach to the educational, learning and
Future (FOSS teaching materials for use by
version?) Filipino students, their
teachers and parents

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 ICT4E Initiatives –High School
• Applications Development: • Content Development
common and integrated – Developing skoool.ph
systems – Transforming existing DepEd
materials into multimedia
– Adopting existing system: (OSEI)
Ubuntu developed systems – HS Student-developed
– ‘ground up development’ via materials via contest:
the Open Source in Science, Math, English,
Education Initiative (OSEI) Social Studies
– Faculty-developed Material
• Contest: Science, Math,
English, Social Studies
• iSchool WebBoard

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 Related ICT4E Projects
●
National ICT Competency Standards (vendor-neutral)
– NICS-Basic
– NICS-Advanced
– NICS-Teachers
●
focus on effective integration of ICT in teaching & learning
●
ICT Literacy Project – FOSS CD KIT
– FOSS Applications and CBTs

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 iSchools
Internet in Public High Schools
●
Community Mobilization
●
Infrastructure Deployment
●
Educators’ Training (Teachers, Lab Mgt, Sustainability,
M&E)
●
Content Development: competitions (student web contest,
teachers’ WebQuest contest)
●
Applications Development: common and integrated
systems
●
ICT4E M&E

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 iSchools ICT4E Training
Program for Teachers
●
based on NICS-Teachers
●
ICT Skills of Teachers:
– Preparation, Delivery, Classroom Management/Admin
– hard skills + soft skills

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 iSchools ICT4E Training
Program for Teachers
●
Phase 1: ICT Literacy Training (NICS-Basic)
– Module 1: intro to ICT4E
– Module 2: ICT Basics and File Management
– Module 3: Internet
– Module 4: Cyber Security, and Cyber Ethics
– Module 5: Word Processing
– Module 6: Electronic Spreadsheet
– Module 7: Multimedia Presentation

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 iSchools ICT4E Training
Program for Teachers
●
Phase 2: iSchools WebBoard
–empowering teachers to build online self-learning
materials
●
Phase 3 onwards: more advanced ICT4E skills
– including producing own WebQuests, conducting online
collaborative projects, designing integrated multi-
disciplinary student projects, etc.

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END OF PRESENTATION

Thank you

Commission on Information and Communications Technology