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Constantly evolving, Information Technology (IT) is entwined with everyday life, affecting industry, education, security, the environment, the global economy and culture.
IT teachers need to balance students' understanding of IT's role within society alongside developing the skills required to design and deliver successful IT projects. Through case studies and reflective activities drawn from a range of environments, the authors share successful teaching and learning strategies from IT teachers and industry practitioners.
This book also presents strategies for delivery and assessment, as well as reviewing functional and key skills, such as communications, team working and problem solving. It also helps teachers differentiate between the many IT qualifications.
This text supports trainee and experienced teachers in developing exciting and engaging IT programmes for pupils 14+ whether they are learning in schools, adult and community education or colleges.
List of contents
Current Issues in Information Technology (IT)
Features of the Sector
Aspects of Teaching and Learning IT
Preparing for Work in IT
IT Qualifications
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Teaching and Learning Resources
Assessment
References
Glossary
About the author
Jane Evershed is Senior Lecturer in Post-Compulsory Education at Canterbury Christchurch University, UK. She lectures on initial teacher training and PGCE programmes and has developed CPD e-learning modules for the 14-19 Diploma. She also has also experience as an IT GCSE examiner.
Jayne Roper runs IT courses for Kent County Council at their adult education centres, mentors IT students on teacher training courses and is an examiner for examination boards.
Summary
This book is not designed simply as another resource book, but as a means to engage students in the wider aspects of IT through the inclusion of reflective questions, encouraging readers to research and debate the place of IT today.
