Assessment Task: Educational Technology

E. Haipinge

13 May 2015

ICT Policy Critique Paper

Task Description

• You have familiarised yourself with the ICT Policy for Education, and you have also experienced the situation at schools on the ground.• Write a 3-5 page critique paper critically examining the

implementation process of the ICT Policy in Namibian Schools. • The paper should do the following:

1. Describe aspects of the ICT Policy (e.g. overall goals; specific educational goals; development levels suited to schools or Faculty of Education at Unam)

2. Discuss the ICT situation at schools regarding access, ICT literacy and ICT integration in teaching and learning

3. Recommend ideas to change or improve the situation

• Title of the Paper – follow APA Convention with running head• Introduction: explaining the focus of the paper, the key questions or

issues to be addressed• Body: should be divided in key sections

oE.g. Goals of the ICT Policy for Education/ Development Levels of the ICT Policy; Status of ICTs at Observed Schools (ICT Literacy of Teachers, Learners, School Leaders; Attitude of Towards ICTs)

oLevel of ICT Policy Implementation• Recommendations: How Challenges observed can be addressed• Conclusion: What can be concluded about potential to achieve the

goals of the policy, use of ICT at schools; Own reflection on the task• References: Documents consulted in the process of writing the essay

Suggested Structure of Paper

Potential Areas of Focus

1. Teacher Use and integration of technology in the classroom, 2. Student learning and technology skills/standards;3. Government commitment and teacher preparation to use

ICT4. Professional development and teacher support to use ICT5. Teachers’ ethical; academic, instructional uses of ICTs6. ICT Policy goals realization in practice7. ICT development levels for schools & other education

institutions

Examples of ICTs

• Computers • Audio visual systems • Broadcast receiving systems and

telecommunication systems, • Media such as compact discs and

videodiscs, • Microcomputer-based laboratories• Internet• Virtual learning centres, • Local networks (wired and wireless)

• Instructional software, • Printed media, • Educational television, • Voice mail • e-mail• Satellite communication• VCRs • Cable TV, • Conventional and interactive radio• Etc.

Examples of ICTs 2

Examples of ICTs – Types

ICTs – the Cloud

ICTs – Social Media

Procedure for submitting the critique paper

1. Use Word2. Follow the structure on slide 33. Follow APA referencing rules strictly (Find an APA guide on Portfolio

Community in the Group files)4. Send to email: ehaipinge@gmail.com5. Also upload a version on your Portfolio by following the guide on the

next slide (slide 11)6. Once graded and returned, upload the graded version on your

portfolio again. Then write a reflection journal on it. Post the same reflection on your Wordpress Blog

Uploading onto Portfoliohttp://www.portfoliocommunities.com/

1. Log into your portfolio

2. Navigate to “Content”

3. Select “Files”4. Create a folder

called “Course tasks”

5. Upload your paper into that folder

6. Make sure you connect with me by requesting “friend” so I’ll see your folders