Whole-class teaching: Developing literacy and ICT capability together

By Michael Hilkemeijer
Community contribution / August 9, 2016

Discover how whole-class teaching can be used to teach literacy and develop student 21st century skills in the classroom.

Whole-class teaching provides many benefits for the learning of literacy for students. Today, the use of ICT such as data ...

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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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Whole-class teaching: Developing literacy and ICT capability together

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