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Integrate information and communication technologies to enhance student learning

Descriptor | Statements | Underpinning knowledge and skills

This standard covers the requirements for planning, implementing and monitoring teaching and learning strategies that integrate a range of information and communication technologies to promote and enhance student learning.

Statements

6.1 Determine students' learning needs in relation to the use of available information and communication technologies.

6.2 Select learning strategies and resources based on the use of information and communication technologies to cater for students' learning needs and styles.

6.3 Create learning experiences in which students actively use information and communication technologies to organise, research, interpret, analyse, communicate and represent knowledge.

6.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning approaches based on the use of information and communication technologies.

6.5 Use information and communication technologies to access and manage information on student learning.

Further details of statements and related indicators can be found in the Professional Standards for Teachers: Guidelines for Professional Practice (new window)

Underpinning knowledge and skills

This aspect of professional practice is informed by a knowledge and understanding of:

policies and documents developed by Education Queensland, and the school, on information and communication technologies
relevant curriculum frameworks, syllabuses and program documents
an outcomes approach to education
Productive Pedagogies
strategies for integrating information and communication technology skills across curriculum areas
teaching and learning strategies based on the use of information and communication technologies
learning technology resources - print, CD-ROM, DVD, software packages, online resources
systems for program delivery - stand-alone and networked computers, online systems, broadcast, telecommunications
electronic support and communications systems - email, bulletin board, the Internet
data collection technology - student management systems, electronic markbooks, curriculum management systems
management of computer resources in learning environments
content area and trans-disciplinary knowledge.

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