Graded Discussions
Assignments
Assignment #1:
Describe the affordances and constraints of email as an ICT tool for learning.
- use the four points below to guide your work.
1) Introduce the concepts of affordances and constraints; and explain briefly which learning theories support use of ICT (based on Unit 2).
2) Identify and clearly describe at least 1 detailed example of affordances and 1 other example of constraints within your own classroom or professional environment.
An example of affordance is the ability to collaborate using email in the learning environment.
3) Recommend at least 1 possible solutions that you can realistically implement to work around the constraints that you have described in item 2.
4) Briefly describe the steps you can take to proactively implement your solutions.
Assignment #2:
Assume that you are an administrator who has received instructions to introduce ICT-mediated instruction in your school. Prepare a well-organized plan to guide how the following issues will be addressed:
a) Justify the introduction of ICT-mediated instruction in schools.
b) Describe how you will guide the development of school-based policies to guide the initiative.
c) Describe how, and in what areas you will prepare the staff for the initiative.
d) Explain your provisions for students with physical or mental disabilities.
e) Reveal the overall provisions that you will make to monitor and evaluate the initiative.
Assignment #3:
Create a website to display your work from this course. It should include copies of all discussions, assignments and research you have prepared for this course.
The website you will build will serve as an ePortfolio. In the website, you will post all the assignments and discussions (BOTH graded and ungraded), that YOU have written for this course. All assignments and discussion postings you have prepared from the first week of this course to the end, will be used in this assignment. You will create a website that contains the same items you would ordinarily place in your portfolio, and so you will have this web-based portfolio to showcase your understanding of ICT. This type of resource will clearly show that you know the material, and can guide others in its use and implementation as necessary.
The website you are currently viewing is the answer to Assignment #3
Assignment #4:
Online Research: Justify the use of Web 2.0 tools for the development of higher-order thinking skills.