Integration of ICT in

teaching and learning

Romanian presentation
 Presentation outline
Definition of ICT;
Characteristics of ICT;
ICT tools;
Benefits of ICT ;
Attributes of computer based technology;
Influences on student learning;
Impact on teachers;
ICT programs in Romania;
Ael platform;
Teacher vs students point of view;
Conclusions;
 Definition of ICT
ICT is a generic term referring to
technologies, which are being
used for collecting, storing,
editing and passing on
information in various forms
(SER,1997)
ICT can be defined as the use of
hardware and software for
efficient management of
information.
ICT literacy basically involves
using digital technology,
communication tools and/or
access, manage, integrate,
evaluate and create information in
order to function in a knowledge
society.
ICT-characteristics
 ICT tools
Multimedia PC, Laptop, Notebook.
CDs& DVDs, digital video, still camera.
Internet and its tools-e-mail ,browsers,
website, search engines, chat etc.
Computer aided instruction& computer
mediated video/audio conferencing.
Digital libraries, e-books& electronic
publications.
Microsoft publishing-news letter, poster,
brochure.
 Benefits of ICT

As a source of
Knowledge
As a medium to
transit Knowledge
As a means of
interaction /
dialogue
 Attributes of Computer based
technology
Multi-sensory delivery: Text,
graphics, animation, sound and
video.
Active learning: enhanced
learner interest.
Co-operative learning: positive
group/social interaction.
Communication Skills: one-to-
one, one-to- many, many-to-
many.
Multicultural education: link
students from across the
country/around the world.
Motivation: greater learner
engagement (time).
 Influence of ICT in student
learning
ICT helps to provide interactive learning
experiences.
ICT stimulates and motivates students to learn.
ICT provides comfortable learning.
ICT aids in the understanding of difficult
concepts and processes.
ICT caters to different learning styles.
ICT helps students to gain valuable computer
skills.
ICT aids in collaboration and group work.
 IMPACT ON TEACHERS
Teacher access to :
Lesson plans
Network of
teachers
Pedagogical
techniques
Information
resources
 ICT programes in Romania
Launched in 2001 ,the Romanian Government
approved The Project for the Implementation
of the Alternative System of Computer-
Assisted Education through the Provision of
the Romanian Schools with ICT-based
Laboratories.
The project has been carried out in several
stages, being monitored by the Ministry of
Education, recognized at an international
level, and attested by many diplomas and
other awards.
 Ael Platform
AeL is an integrated teaching/learning and content
management system that facilitates the activities of the
actors involved in the educational process and its design
teachers, students, content developers, evaluators,
managers etc.
The AeL Platform, designed in a multi-layer system, is a
standard client application, web browser type, and an
application server based on Java platform.
AeL offers HTML editors, mathematical formulas editors,
editors for chemistry, geometry, physics, and tutorials for
the on-line content. The educational software is designed
so as to respect a methodology which is continuously
improved based on data obtained from school practice.
 For the Romanian education
system, the educational
portal http://portal.edu.ro
was established within the
project. The portal has
different components for
students, teachers and
parents, as well as elements
of connection with higher
education. The portal has
over 80,000 registered
users and a collection of
incorporated web sites.
 Teacher Access to ICT Courses and
Students Interest in ICT
Students think that
With regard to the ICT skills, a the most important
quarter of the teachers say that
their skills are very good (3, on a effect of using
scale of 0 to 3), and almost half
consider that their use of
computers in
computers is at least satisfactory. classes is that they
With regard to the usefulness of
the existing training programs,
learn more easily
when compared to the concrete and then, close
needs for classroom activities,
most teachers (58.3%) think they behind, that they
are appropriate for start, but the
development of efficient learning
understand more
activities based on the new easily and that
technologies requires direct
experience and a lot of practice. they feel attracted
to learning how to
use a computer.
 Conclusions
The conclusions of the Evaluation Report on
Implementing SEI, published in 2008, show the
progress that was made as compared to the
situation described in the 2004 intermediary
report. Thus, the number of teachers that use ICT
was significantly greater than before, the number
of lessons in which ICT was used increased and,
to a similar extent, the teachers and students
willingness to take part in more lessons that use
ICT; the number of students per computer in a
school decreased, especially at high school level.