Making the most of ICT to foster teacher development

English Teachers’ IST Seminar Agadir, December 25-26,

2006.Abdellatif Zoubair.

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I. Definition(s):

• 1. ‘CPD is the attitude and process of being a lifelong learner...’

• 2. ‘Continued learning by educators to improve their knowledge and skills.’

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• 3. ‘A process of learning and keeping

up-to-date in one's area of expertise.’

• 4. ’Teacher development is the process of becoming the best teacher one is able to be, a process that can be started but never finished.’

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• 5. ‘A personally initiated obligation and right to build expertise, to enhance personal growth, to improve teaching abilities and to contribute to organisational development.’

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• 6. ‘an on-going process designed for the professional and personal growth of teachers which is purposeful, resulting from a planned process which addresses specific needs.’

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• 7. ‘CPD is a way of learning to become more effective by exploiting the learning opportunities that lie just below the surface of everything you do already. It helps people to learn from what they do so they can get better at it...’

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• 8. ‘CMPD: training, course work, communication and networking that take place using the computer as a principal vehicle or as an adjunct for the activities. It is a form of distance education, but goes beyond it.’

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II. Main characteristics/features:• -process• -continuity• -purposeful• -learning• -improvement

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• -updating• -involves knowledge and skills • -attitude• -a personal initiative• -networking • - . . . .

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III. Rationale:

• -change in objectives• -learning evolving• -knowledge expanding rapidly• -easy access• -accessible to learners as well

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• -ICT as a tool for coping with the huge mass of

information• -need for updating knowledge and skills• -cost effectiveness• -breaks teachers’ isolation• -high degree of flexibility• -reaching more participants rapidly• - . . . . .

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IV. ICT tools for teacher development:

1. On the www:• -gateway sites• -professional associations• -journals and newsletters• -academic databases• -distance learning• -other sources

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2. Asynchronous communication tools:

• -mailing lists• -threaded discussions• -newsgroups• -. . . . .

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3. Synchronous communication tools:

• -chat• -audio• -video• -exchange files and documents• - . . . . .

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V. Basic ICT skills:

1. Word Processing Skills2. Spreadsheets Skills3. Database Skills4. Electronic Presentation Skills5. Web Navigation Skills

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6. Web Site Design Skills7. E-Mail Management Skills8. Digital Cameras9. Computer Network Knowledge 10.File Management & Windows

Explorer Skills

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11. Downloading Software From the Web

12. Installing Computer Software onto a Computer System

13. Online Teaching Skills14. Videoconferencing skills15. Computer-Related Storage Devices

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16. Scanner Knowledge17. Knowledge of PDAs18. Deep Web Knowledge19. Educational Copyright Knowledge20. Computer Security Knowledge

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VI. Web/bibliography:

• Diaz-Maggioli, Gabriel H. Professional Development for Language Teachers, 2003.(via CAL).

• Darling-Hammond, Linda, Teacher Learning That Supports Student Learning , Educational Leadership, February 1998. Full article at: http://www.ascd.org/readingroom/edlead/9802/darlinghammond.html

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• Haddad, Wadi, D. (2000) Teachers . . . Training . . . and Technology. TechKnowlogia Journal. Volume 2, Issue 6.

• Howell, Frank. What is Professional Development? Full article available at:http://www.nstu.ns.ca/issues/issues/frankpd.html

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• Pontz, B. (2003) Beyond rhetoric: Adult learning policies and practices. Paris: Organization for

Economic and Cooperative Development.

• Schlager, M.S. & Fusco, J. (2004). Teacher professional development, technology, and communities of practice: Are we putting the cart before the horse? In S. Barab, R. Kling,

and J. Gray (Eds.)

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• Sparks, D. (2002). Designing powerful staff development for teachers and principals. Oxford, OH: National Staff Development Council.

• Teeler, D. (2000) How to use the Internet in ELT. Pearson Education Ltd.

• Underhill, Adrian. Continuous Professional Development, IATEFL Journal, First published in Issue 149, June/July 1999.

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• Turner, Laura. (2005). 20 basic technology skills that all educators should now have.

http://thejournal.com/articles/17325. June 2005

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• Warschauer, M. et al. (2002) Internet for English

Teaching. TESOL & OELP.

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Thank you for your attention!