INFORMATION COMMUNICATION - ICT (WANJA BERNARD)

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
Course Name: Information & Communication Technology
Course Code: DPEC 1101
Duration: 60 hours
Course Level: Year One
Semester: I
Credit Units: 4 CU
Brief Course Description
This course introduces students to the world of computers, information and communication technology. This is meant to help the students communicate and find information from different sources in the media to help them in their day to day activities and promotes better child growth and development.
Justification/Rationale of the Course
As technologies advance in the face of our children we need teachers with current and appropriate skills in digital technologies to facilitate meaningful classroom experiences.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course a student should be able to:
1. Apply knowledge and skills of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to effectively communicate and search for information to improve their practice.
Course learning outcomes
At the end of this course a student should be able to:
1. Use the knowledge and skills acquired to integrate digital technologies in the day today teaching and learning process
Detailed Content Description
Competences
Content outline
Suggested Methods and Instructional Resources
Suggested Learning Activities
Essential mandatory Practical Activities (PLH)
A student demonstrates:
 Knowledge of the use of different parts
Introduction to computers; parts of the computer; functions of the computer
 Brainstorming
 Discussion
 Class Presentations
 Computer
 Brainstorm on computer hardware;
 Identify and name computer parts;
Connecting and using different parts of a computer (mouse, keyboard, and monitor).
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of a computer.
 Ability to connect computer parts.
(hardware and software).
(4 LH, 4PH)
laboratory
 Smart phones
(hardware)
 Discuss the concept of computer software.
Connecting other computer peripherals (power cables, printer, projector, and camera).
A student ably:
 Uses Microsoft office:
 word
 Excel.
 Power point.
Computer packages; Microsoft word, power point, excel. (2LH, 12PH)
Group discussions
Name the computer packages familiar to you.
Demonstrate when they are useful. (Microsoft office packages).
Interface elements – window manipulation buttons, title bar, tabs, toolbars, desktop, Insertion point, navigation bars, Status Bar and Rulers.
Excel tool bars, Power point tool bars. (Creating, formatting, saving, opening and retrieving file).
A student exhibits:
 Knowledge of internet use in learning environment.
 Skills of connecting to internet.
 Appropriate use of search engines to aid learning.
Use of internet in learning and teaching (2LH, 2PH)
Debate
Discussion
Class presentation
Discuss and make presentation on the role of internet in a classroom. Advantages and disadvantages of internet use in learning.
Internet connections to different devices, e.g. desktop computer, laptop and smart phone.
Search engines, Open email accounts; social media applications;
A student manipulates:
 Social media applications.
 E-mail functions.
 E-learning tools and
Teaching tools and applications for 21st century learners: (2LH, 16PH)
Interactive lectures; Demonstrations; Guided discovery.
Projector, all digital technologies
Explain different ways you can use internet as:
A learning tool
A teaching tool.
Using teaching tools and applications. Initiate, schedule and join online meetings, sharing presentation (zoom, Google meet), data collection (Google
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applications.
 online class presentations.
 E-meetings.
 Data collection applications.
forms, Kobocollect).
A student exhibits:
 Computer skills to support children in classroom.
Application of ICT skills in the Early Childhood Education instruction (4LH, 12PH).
Role play
Demonstration
Group/pair work
presentations
Discuss how you can use ICT:
To improve your practice as a teacher.
To involve parents in children’s learning.
To engage children.
Assess children’s learning.
Design schemes, lesson plans, learning materials and assessment reports.
Prepare video lessons.
Using projector.
Universal Essentials: Values, Life Skills, 21st Century kills and Cross-cutting Issues
The course will deliberately develop essential life skills through in-class learning and practical activities and tasks to nurture a well-balanced teacher. The course will also support trainees on how to integrate life and social skills in lesson activities at primary level. It will also integrate cross-cutting issues within suitable content threads.