ICT- based learning activities

After reading Chapter 3.1 "Opportunities provided by ICT for teaching and learning in primary schools " from UNESCO Book  "ICT in Primary Education. Volumen 1: Exploring the origins, settings, and initiatives"  pp. 39-46, I selected few example of ICT- based learning activities that I find interesting, and make notes on each one. They are two, one in Literacy, and one in Science. 

ICT information tools in Literacy are important because are related to the development of Information Literacy Competency. When the students applied research skills they use the internet and CD- ROMs as information tools to search for information and also use critical judgment to determine the information accurate, relevant, and useful. But, I think that this process should be guided by the teacher with right worksheets and other materials. Teachers should give the students the strategies to find accurate and relevant information. 

I agree with the results of the searching of Lirola and Cuevas(2008)  when they say that a combination of computer programs can make students improve their writing. Sometimes when children have different native languages, they need some programs that help them to improve their skills not only for writing, spelling or reading but also their autonomy, positive attitude, etc. 

ICT Construction Tools 

Digital storytelling can be an effective means for literacy instruction in the primary school... Of course!!!. I remember the last presentation my students did, and I would like to had had this idea before to have them working on it instead f the boring activity I planned for that topic. 

I also would have encouraged my students to use podcasts and online publishing as a new way to learn literacy, and also develop other skills, because they would prepare their presentation by a digital mean, and share it with students from other class ( an authentic purpose for learning).