The integration of technology into the 21st century classroom has become as routine as the notebooks and highlighter pens of generations gone by. Educators and students a like are being exposed to a variety of programs, tools and websites capable of enriching the learning experience with the click of a button. The Australian Curriculum dictates, however, that students develop ICT competence as they learn to use information and communication technology effectively and appropriately. The utilization of ICT's in learning design and implementation must adhere to the principle that it must be used 'effectively and appropriately'.
Being that competence in using ICTs is both a Graduate Attribute as well as a QCT professional skill, developing thorough knowledge and understanding of various methods of integrating digital tools into both my learning experiences and the learning experiences of students is important. Identifying the effectiveness of an ITC as a resource, implementing it to enhance a learning experience, and reflecting afterwards on its appropriateness ensures that using technology for the sake of using it does not become a habit.
References
Australian Curriculum and Reporting Authority. (2011). The shape of the australian curriculum. Retrieved from www.acara.edu.au/curriclum
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