IMportant ICT Tools for Training teachers.pptx

The most useful ICTs for training teachers and for planning and delivering successful lessons for EFL students in Algeria

1. Day 1. Topic 1 Introduction Useful ICT Tools for Training Teachers Resistance to Change and Comfort Zone

2. In reality, effective incorporation of technology in the classroom has begun with the curriculum objectives.

3. Extend our current understanding and knowledge about the use of ICTs in teacher training. Identify and evaluate practical strategies that will work for teachers and learners in the classroom. Demonstrate the impact of ICTs on teaching and learning . Discuss the reasons that hinder change. Raise participants’ awareness about the benefits of change and propose solutions to get out of the comfort zone. Suggest solutions that will be adopted in order to embrace change by introducing ICT’s in education.

4. KWLW What I know What I Want to Know What I learned What I will do with what I learned

5. Reflect on the following quote: “Pedagogy is the driver , technology is the accelerator .” Michael Fullan 2012 Pre-Task

6. What is the big idea behind this video? Task 1.

7. Why ICTs integration in education ? Lead to effective learning Teachers have to meet the multiciplicity of changes of modern society Help make teaching and learning more meaningful and fun Offer opportunities for professional development Learners are familiar with technology Deepen and enhance learning process Help learners acquire needed skills Rapid growth of information based society Task2

8. Task3 : What are the benefits of ICTs in education ? Use the word cloud to fill in the mind map .

9. Cost: Is the site free or does it require a subscription? Ease of navigation: Is the site easy to navigate and understand? Are the menus and buttons clearly labeled? Quality of content: Is the content accurate, up-to-date, and relevant to the subject matter? Variety of resources: Does the site offer a variety of resources such as lesson plans, activities, and multimedia? User-friendly interface: Is the interface intuitive and user-friendly? Are there any features that make it easier to use? Accessibility: Is the site accessible to all users, including those with disabilities? Support: Does the site offer customer support or a help center? Reviews: Are there any reviews or ratings from other teachers who have used the site? Compatibility: Is the site compatible with different devices and browsers? Some criteria to evaluate websites

10. Task1. What are the services that the internet offers ?

11. Inspector s’ working and training tools and platforms: Scenario 01: You are leading an assessment of your teachers ’ needs so as to prepare your training plan for the current academic year . You designed the questionnaire but you are wondering how you can collect the answers and analyse the findings without wasting much time and effort. Which ICT tool (s) afford you to do your survey without being burdened by the collection of your teachers ’ answers and their analysis ?

12. Scenario 02: One of your devoted teachers was on a maternity leave which obliged her to miss three training sessions. Back from her leave , she wanted to catch up with what was dealt with in the former trainings. She sought your advice on that . How can ICT s help you deal with such a situation?

13. Scenario 03: You visited some teachers in the same week . All of them had classes after the observed sessions. How can you devote time to discuss with them about their performed lessons without having to interrupt the course of their timetables ?

14. Scenario 04: You held an online training session. Many teachers did not manage to log in because of the low connectivity quality . How can ICT s be useful in such situation?

15. Scenario 05: At the end of an online/in- person training session, you assigned a task ( homework ) to your teachers . What can you do to communicate with them , provide them with timely feedback on their assignment and keep an eye on their progress ?

16. KWLW What I know What I Want to Know What I learned What I will do with what I learned