ICT and Language in the Primary Classroom (NCTE/MLPSI)
Overview
This short course focuses on practical skills and ideas for using ICT in the teaching and learning of languages. The skills covered can be used in the teaching of Gaeilge, English, EAL and modern languages. It features various types of software/websites and their uses in the language lesson. Teachers are enabled to develop content and to show pupils how they can create their own content. The majority of the websites and software used are free to access and suit schools with varying ICT infrastructures, from one computer in the classroom to a suite of computers in the school. In addition, much of what is covered in the course can be used with interactive whiteboards.
Course Description
This course was developed by the Modern Languages in Primary Schools Initiative (MPLSI) and the NCTE.
| Duration | 5 hours |
|---|---|
| Skill Level | Basic |
| Sector | Primary |
| Target Audience | All primary teachers. The course is designed to suit teachers with various levels of ICT skill levels, from the near-novice (note prerequisites) to the experienced ICT user. |
| Prerequisites | Familiarity with downloading files. Be comfortable with basic ICT tasks (opening, editing, saving, closing files etc). Some experience of browsing the internet. |
Course Objectives
This course will enable participants to:
- Develop their own skills in language learning through ICT
- Use these skills in the classroom with pupils
Course Content
This course contains two modules, one focusing on visual resources and one on audio resources, as follows:
Module 1
- Introduction: ICT in the Language Class
- Ideas for using:
- Microsoft or Open Office
- Digital media
- The Internet
- Sourcing images on the internet
- How to Use Photo Story 3
- Storytelling and presentation software
- Digital comics
- Using Teacher’s Pet
Module 2
- Starting to use Audacity
- Podcasting for beginners
- Exploring other ideas
- Websites for the IWB
The colour poster has been enabled for use on the web and can be viewed/downloaded by clicking on this link: ICT & Language in the Primary Classroom poster for web
The resources that were created for use in class are also available for viewing/downloading in English and as Gaeilge by clicking on the appropriate links below:
