My beliefs and ideas

As a Business and Information Technology teacher, I view Information and Communications Technology (ICT), the same way others view books, pencils and worksheets - as necessary tools and equipment for learning. The integration of ICTs is an integral part of the Business and IT curriculum.

Just as these other tools are introduced early in a child’s development, learners should be allowed to engage in meaningful interactions with ICT at developmentally appropriate levels. ICT should actively engage the learner and enlarge and enrich the experience of learning.

However integrating ICT into the school curriculum in a meaningful and creative way can be a challenge for many teachers and for schools. This takes time and necessitates appropriate school planning in order for the process to take place in a co-ordinated and developmental way.

ICT integration should be seen as never-ending and continuous, rather than a once-off activity. The reality is new ICT developments are continually being unveiled and any or all of these developments can have a significant impact in the classroom. We must educate students to be digitally adaptable.