Author Unknown. Context for Learning and ICT. (©Copyright 2011, Ashdale Secondary College) located at http://ashdalesc.det.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/context-for-learning-and-ict.jpg (accessed 3/4/2011)
This Venn diagram is an excellent example of the many areas that intersect when examining how ICT can enhance student learning. You cannot contemplate any of these sections in isolation as they all have implications that impact upon the overarching context. The five sections suggested in this diagram;
- communication
- operating
- inquiring
- creating
- ethics and issues
Are all concepts that teachers should consider when using ICT in the general curriculum. The teacher must first and foremost have a solid understanding of these areas before allowing students to use ICT. For example, if you want your students to use a blog to present their research and work, you as the teacher must first understand how these five areas effect the project and how it can be initiated in a responsible and educated manner.
My only concern with this diagram is the lack of information for the five areas. Although the key works are good and provide an starting point for how ICT and student learning are connect, for novice ICT users more information would be useful. This diagram would be more effective if it had key points within each circle to provide a more sound understanding of the information being presented.
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