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This handbook provides a practical view of Literacy with ICT in the classroom. Parents or guardians will find practical ideas about supporting children's use of ICT at home in safe and responsible ways.
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The purpose of this website is to help teachers, school leaders, and curriculum developers to understand the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in classroom learning, teaching, and assessment. It is intended to help Manitoba teachers and students recognize and develop their literacy with ICT.
Quick Start! Do you want to take a quick tour of this Literacy with ICT website? Do you want to develop a basic understanding of Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum? Then this scavenger hunt is for you!
This website is organized into six sections.
Overview
Presents information about the theory and practice on which Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum is based, as well as information about the development process, action research, implementation timelines, and guidelines for school leaders.
Tell Me
Describes the developmental continuum for Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum and its supporting principles. Guidelines for reading the continuum are also included.
Show Me
Provides an interactive view of the developmental continuum for Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum, the student-friendly version, and snapshots of the emerging learner, the developing learner, the transitioning learner and the expanding learner. Clickable icons give immediate access to examples and supporting skills.
Let Me Try
Provides guidelines for assessment, evaluation, and reporting, as well as sample learning experiences arranged by subject and grade, blackline masters, and student samples are also included.
Resources
Provides PDF versions of the developmental continuum for Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum as well as of the support handbook and accompanying posters (the developmental continuum, the four snapshots and the supporting skills), a glossary, a bibliography, web resources, and needs assessment tools.
School Leaders
Provides school leaders with practical guidelines and video clips to support teachers as they implement Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum to enhance student learning.
Contact:
Cheryl Prokopanko
1567 Dublin Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3E 3J5
Telephone: 204-945-6435
Fax: 204-948-2344
Toll-free: 1-800-282-8069, ext. 6435
Email: cheryl.prokopanko@gov.mb.ca