ABSTRACT

The new edition of Teaching and Learning with ICT in the Primary School introduces practising and student teachers to the range of ways in which ICT can be used to support and extend teaching and learning opportunities in their classrooms.

Fully updated and expanded with brand new chapters reflecting the abundant changes in the field since the first edition was published, it offers practical guidance underpinned by the latest research and teaching in the field. It is illustrated throughout with case studies and examples together with a glossary explaining key terms. It focuses on how technology-based practices can support the teaching of individual subjects, as well as a range of teaching and learning styles. Key topics covered include:

  • Support reading and writing with ICT
  • Enhancing mathematics with technology
  • ICT in the foundation subjects
  • Computer programming
  • Creativity and ICT
  • ICT and sustainability
  • Linking home and school
  • Digital technologies for special educational needs
  • Mobile technologies
  • Gaming and virtual worlds
  • Assessment
  • E-Safety

Written for all training primary teachers, as well as more experienced teachers and ICT co-ordinators looking for guidance on the latest innovative practice,Teaching and Learning with ICT in the Primary School, 2nd edition offers advice and ideas for creative, engaging and successful teaching and learning.

chapter |12 pages

Learning in the Digital Age

Developing critical, creative and collaborative skills

chapter |15 pages

Being creative with technology

Using ICT to enhance the teaching of literacy and numeracy

chapter |17 pages

Visual literacy for all teachers and learners

Essential knowledge and skills to create, use and assess concept maps and graphic organizers

chapter |11 pages

e-Learning and mathematics

A blended learning approach

chapter |12 pages

Teachers and pupils incorporated

Developing a co-constructed classroom

chapter |7 pages

Games and learning

Using multi-play digital games and online virtual worlds

chapter |11 pages

ICT in the Early Years

Do young children need access to computers as much as they need to play with sand and water?