Keeping students focussed on IT

Michael Hilkemeijer

By Michael Hilkemeijer
Community contribution / June 27, 2016

The use of ICT in the classroom brings with it many benefits. However, as all teachers know it can also bring with it a lot of distractions. Find out here the steps you can take today to not only keep your students on task but help them develop their ICT capability.

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By Michael Hilkemeijer

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With over 10 years experience as an ICT teacher, I have taught and learnt how to effectively develop student ICT skills in the classroom. I facilitate teacher workshops and online courses that deliver practical and immediately actionable advice on teachers from early childhood to Primary can develop student ICT capability in their lessons. My website hosts a number of articles and teacher resources that expand on my courses and further develop your teacher professional learning in these areas. I will continue to create more courses to ensure that our students are prepared for the 21st century.

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