It is the basis of the curriculum. What is project based learning (PBL) Opinion Markham, T. (2011) in Teacher Librarian, 39(2): PBL integrates knowing and doing. Students learn knowledge and elements of the core curriculum, but also apply what they know to solve authentic problems and produce results that matter.
- Integrating Ict Into Historyeffective Curriculum Ideas Preschool
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The current state of technology integration in social studies teacher education (e.g., Berson, Mason, Heinecke, & Coutts, 2001). Some subject matter faculty have begun to integrate technology into their teaching and there are some studies of this integration (e.g., Milman & Heinecke, 2000; Easley & Hoffman, 2001). (integral part of ICT courses) have became part of the national curriculum, the pedagogical practices of the teacher in the classroom becomes affected. Integrating ICTs in Education Technology is a means for improving education and not an end in itself. 4 argues that integrating ICT into teaching and learning is not a new concept. Integrating a curriculum with technology involves making technology into a tool to enhance learning in a content area or multidisciplinary setting. The technology should become an integral part of how the classroom functions, as accessible as all other classroom tools. For the student, it is an initiation into creativity, problem solving, and an introduction to the world of information and technologies which could also shape career pursuits. ICT distinguish themselves from other technologies by their rapid evolution, defeating attempts to define a curriculum which can serve the schools for a while.
Lessons Integrating Information and Communication Technology within a Curriculum Area
For most updated lessons, developed by local school boards, please click here to access share.ednet.ns.ca
| Subject Area / Topic | Grade | Title / Author |
| Fine Arts - Drama | 10 | Script Writing Activity - Lorne Cooke (TCRSB) |
| Film & Video Production | 12 | 1-Minute Film Festival - Emily Davies (TCRSB) |
| Mathematics - Accounting | 11 | Lemonade Stand - Andrew Francis (CCRSB) |
| Mathematics - Data Management | 7 | Bias in Statistics - Byron Butt (SSRSB) |
| Mathematics - Data Management | 7 | Remembrance Day Stats Analysis - Byron Butt (SSRSB) |
| Mathematics - Data Management | 8 | Remembrance Day Stats Analysis - Byron Butt (SSRSB) |
| Mathematics - Data Management | 9 | Data Management Using E-STAT (DoE and StatCan staff) |
| Mathematics - Data Management | 8 | Surveys - Cara MacLean (HRSB) |
| Mathematics - Data Management | 10 | Data Management with Fathom - Jennifer Mills (SRSB) |
| Mathematics - Data Management | 10 | Data Management Project - Heather MacLean, Kim Mader, Andrew Pedersen (CBVRSB) |
| Mathematics - Geometry | 8 | Pythagorean Relationship - Cara MacLean (HRSB) |
| Mathematics - Geometry | 7 | Geometric Line Concepts - Byron Butt (SSRSB) |
| Mathematics - Geometry | 5 and 9 | Transformations - Mathematics Grades 5 to 9 (Nancy Chisholm, LRT) |
| Mathematics - Geometry | 10 | Constructing and Evaluating Similar Triangles - Danielle Boyd (SRSB) |
| Mathematics - Geometry | 10 | Designing a Logo Using The Geometer's Sketchpad - James Parsons (SRSB) |
Mathematics - Number Operation | 8 | Dividing Fractions with Pattern Blocks - David MacIsaac (SRSB) |
| Mathematics - Number Operation | 8 | Math Jeopardy (Basic Skills) - Byron Butt (SSRSB) (powerpoint presentation) |
| Mathematics - Patterns and Relations | 9 | Mathematical Relationships - Sarah Petrie (SSRSB) |
| Mathematics - Probability | 8 | Probability - Paul Butler / Aaron Callaghan (CCRSB) |
| French Second Language | 8 | Le Grand Voyage - Dina Muise and Sonya Sauvé (SRSB) |
| English Language Arts - Mythology | 9 | Who Am I? (mythology) - Todd Symes (SSRSB) |
| English Language Arts - Mythology | 9 | Mythology's Influence on Today's Society - Todd Symes (SSRSB) |
| English Language Arts - Novel Study | 9 | Novel Study Unit of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton - Jessica Muise (SSRSB) |
| English Language Arts - Novel Study | 9 | I Am David by Anne Holm - Jason Kempt (CBVRSB) |
| English Language Arts - Radio Interviews | 9 | My Favourite Place - Nancy MacDonald (LRT) |
| English Language Arts - Poetry | 7/8 | Poetry in Depth - Eric Storr (CCRSB) |
| English Language Arts - Reader's Theatre | 9 | Character Development Through Reader's Theatre - Karen O'Leary (HRSB) |
| English Language Arts - Short Stories | 9 | Short Stories through Multimedia Presentations - Karen O'Leary (HRSB) |
| Elementary Language Arts | P-3 | Red - Nancy Chisholm / Sarah Hainsworth (LRT) |
| Science - Atoms and Elements | 9 | Family of Elements: Chemical Families - Cheryl Blackmore (HRSB) |
| Science - Biology | 11 | Frog Dissection Digital Lab Report - Edward Stewart (CCRSB) |
| Science - Biology/Oceans | mainly 11 | Field Trip to an Eastern Canadian Shore - Darnell Young (CBVRSB), Bernie LeBlanc (SRSB), Mona MacNeil (CBVRSB) |
| Science - Classifying | 7 | Classification of Substances - Jeff Carruthers (HRSB) |
| Science - Cells, Tissues, Systems | 8 | Body Systems Workstations - Jan MacDonald (CBVRSB) |
| Science - Density | 8 | Pressurized Liquids and Hydraulics - Tara Peach (HRSB) |
| Science - Electrostatics | 9 | Electroscope - Barb Avery (SRSB) |
| Science - Exploring Careers | 9 | Exploring Careers in Science - Jennifer Langford and Trisha DeMone (SSRSB) |
| Science - Light and Optics | 4 and 8 | Light and Optics - Nancy Chisholm |
| Science - Reproduction | 9 | Cell Cycle - Barb Avery (SRSB) |
| Science - Reproduction | 9 | Karyotyping - Jennifer Langford and Trisha DeMone (SSRSB) |
| Science - Space | 6 and 9 | Space - Nancy Chisholm (LRT) |
| Science - Weather | 10 | Using Weather Maps and Meteorological Data to Predict Weather in NS - Jason McCarron (CCRSB) |
| Science - Weather | 10 | Weather Stations - Aaron Neaves (SRSB) |
| Science - Physics | 12 | Photoelectric Effect - Bruce Dalzell (CBVRSB) |
| Special Education - Social Stories | all | Social Stories - Lauchie MacKinnon (SRSB) |
| Special Education / Language Arts - Picture Writing | all | Picture Writing - Lauchie MacKinnon (SRSB) |
| Social Studies | 7 | Empowerment and Disempowerment Judy MacDonald (CBVRSB) |
| Social Studies | 9 | Atlantic Canada Report Andy Gallant (HRSB) |
| Social Studies (Learning Centre) | 2,3, 6 | Building a Community - Gina Stelmach (CBVRSB) |
| Social Studies | 8 | Canada and the Second World War - Tara Peach (HRSB) |
| Social Studies | various - examples are grade 8 | The Gigantic Book of Famous Canadians - Patrick Mather (HRSB) |
| Social Studies | 9 | Culture Unit Atlantic Canada - Tracy Acker-Canning (HRSB), Jeff MacLeod (AVRSB), Shawna Penny (HRSB) and Karuna Singh (AVRSB) |
| Social Studies/Geography | 9-12 | Using GPS Units to Find the Location of Restaurants - Teresa Kewachuk (CCRSB) |
| Geography | 10 | Predicting Earthquakes - Teresa Kewachuk (CCRSB) |
| Geography | 10-12 | Images of Hurricane Juan - Teresa Kewachuk (CCRSB) |
| Global History | 12 | The Cold War Culture - David Seegmiller (TCRSB) |
| Political Science | 12 | Media Bias and Politics - David Seegmiller (TCRSB) |
| Tourism | 11 | Tourism - Introduction and Awareness - Andrew Francis (CCRSB) |
| Physical Education – Fitness | 7 and 8 | 'Google' Around the Earth - Leanne Swansburg (AVRSB) |
| Physical Education | 10 to 12 | Video Skills, Drills and Thrills - Steve Schell, Karla Britney (AVRSB) |
| Meta-Lessons | ||
| Image Composition | various grades/courses | Ryan Hainstock (AVRSB) |
| I Choose my Own Mark - Creating a rubric with students | various grades/courses | (see Who am I) - Todd Symes (SSRSB) |
| It's Just That Easy - Infomercials | various grades/courses | Darlene Barr / Ryan Hainstock / Mike Bullerwell (AVRSB) |
| Graphing using 'Create a Graph' - National Centre for Educational Statistics | various grades/courses | Darnell Young (CBVRSB) |
| Keeping Courses Current with Online Research Projects | various grades/courses | Darnell Young (CBVRSB) |
| Searching EBSCO / Creating an account in My SRC | various grades/courses | Sarah Hainsworth (LRT) |
| Technology Scavenger Hunt | various courses | Nancy Chisholm / Sarah Hainsworth (LRT) |
| Picture Writing | various grades/courses | Lauchie MacKinnon (SRSB) |
| Cover the Curriculum with a WebQuest | various grades/courses | Mona MacNeil (CBVRSB) Please note: samples are based on Oceans 11 material |
| Video Vignette | various grades/courses | Mario Eleftheros and Jeff Carruthers (HRSB) |
Examples
| An Index of Biology Lessons (K-8) | A Variety of Mapping Examples listed at SCORE web site |
| An Index of Example Maps from Inspiration Software Inc. | Workshop Planning Example |
| The Integration of Information and Communication Technology within the Curriculum (English) | L'intégration des technologies de l'information et des communications dans le programme d'études (français) |
ICT Outcomes (Excel Spreadsheet) | |
| IT Lesson Plan Template (English) | IT Lesson Plan Template (French) |
| Links to more information about the integration of technology in classrooms | Summer Institute materials Samples and tutorials from 2005 - 'Putting IT into Practice' |
| 'What research says about integrating Information Technology' - set of signs to print and post | |
School Boards - more lessons integrating ICT and curriculum
| School Board | Description |
|---|---|
| Halifax Regional School Board: ICT Integrated Lesson Plans from HRSB Teachers | These lessons are organized by subject area and grade level. |
The teachers’ curriculum is considered a significant vehicle for the realisation of the goals of the National Curriculum Framework and consequently is designed to provide an enhanced exposure to information and resources for ongoing professional support, improved teaching-learning-evaluation-tracking, and increased productivity. The National Policy on ICT in School Education organises the competencies for ICT Literacy into three broad levels, basic, intermediate and advanced, and the curriculum subsumes them.
Stage 1
Basic Basics of computers and basic use of tools and techniques – operate a computer, store, retrieve and manage data, use a computer to achieve basic word and data processing tasks; connect, disconnect and troubleshoot basic storage, input and output devices. Connect to the internet, use e-mail and web surfing, use search engines; keep the computer updated and secure; operate and manage content from external devices (sound recorders, digital cameras, scanners etc.); connect, disconnect, operate and troubleshoot digital devices.
Stage 2
Intermediate Create and manage content using a variety of software applications and digital devices; using web sites and search engines to locate, retrieve and manage content, tools and resources; install, uninstall and troubleshoot simple software applications.
Stage 3
Advanced Use different software applications to enhance one’s own learning – database applications, analysis of data and problem solving, computing, design, graphical and audio-visual communication; undertake research and carry out projects using web resources; use ICT for documentation and presentation; create and participate in web based networks for cooperative and collaborative learning; become aware of issues of cyber security, copyright and safe use of ICT and take necessary steps to protect oneself and ICT resources
