Literacy and ICT Capability -Key Themes in New Teacher Resource

Michael Hilkemeijer

By Michael Hilkemeijer
Community contribution / May 5, 2017

It is requirement of the Australian Curriculum that teachers Teach and Assess general capabilities like ICT capabilities. Literacy is an area of learning that the use of ICT can greatly enhance and throughout the Learning Areas they coexists. Despite this, only certain types of ICT tools can truly help develop student ICT capability and literacy at the same time. Find out what they are in this innovative and informative new teacher resource.

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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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