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Learning Pathway: ICT and the roles of the educator


The purpose of this module is to introduce you to how ICT can support your roles as an educator. In order to do this we will base our investigation on part of the educational policy known as Norms and Standards for Educators (2000) in which the seven roles of the educator are defined.
	Introduction


This first activity introduces you to the seven roles of the educator - roles that ICT could support.
	Activity 1 Seven roles of the educator

You first look at the word processor's potential to support administrative tasks.
	Activity 2 Word processor as an administrative resource

You then look at the word processor's role in your lesson preparation.
	Activity 3 Word processor for lesson preparation

You finally look at the word processor's potential as a learning resource.
	Activity 4 Word processor as a learning resource

This activity provides a basic introduction to spreadsheets as well as a consideration of its potential as an administrative resource.
	Activity 5 Spreadsheets for administrative purposes

The graphing function of spreadsheets and its use as a learning resource is examined in Activity 6.
	Activity 6 Using graphs

You then consider the spreadsheet's potential as a learning resource.
	Activity 7 Spreadsheets as a learning resource

This activity provides you with a more in-depth look at how the spreadsheet can be integrated with learning activities.
	Activity 8 Integrating spreadsheets with learning

Activity 9 turns your attention to web searching skills.
	Activity 9 Comparing web search tools

You then move on to factors to consider when evaluating web-hosted information.
	Activity 10 Evaluating web-hosted information

Finally, you address the issue of copyright and how to avoid meaningless copying and pasting of electronic information sources.
	Activity 11 Coping with copying

	Self-assessment

	Module evaluation

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