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Many people are interested in the contribution of ICT to the transformation of classroom practices particularly those associated with teaching & learning.  There is widespread support for the focus 

 

 

Traditional: Instruction

Extended: Knowledge Construction

Activity  Teacher-centred and didactic  Learner-centred and interactive
Teacher role  Fact teller and expert Collaborator and sometimes learner
Student role  Listener and learner  Collaborator and sometimes expert
Learning emphasis  Facts and replication   Relationships and inquiry
Concept of knowledge Accumulation  Transformation
Demonstration of success  Quantity Quality
Assessment Norm-referenced and multiple guess Criterion-referenced and performance portfolios
Technology use  Seat work information access Communication, collaboration and expression
 

More...see ACOT 10 year report, p16

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