[LINK] Teaching ICT to School Kids

[Stephen Loosley]

ICT in Schools

http://www.scientistsinschools.edu.au/ict/ICTprofessional/index.htm

The ICT in Schools program allows you to work with teachers and schools in a flexible, professional partnership.

You will provide valuable ideas and inspiration for teachers and students; in turn, you will receive a fresh perspective on ICT from your contact with the classroom environment.

You can nominate a school, or you can leave it to us to select an appropriate school for you.

You have control over your involvement with your partner teacher, so your partnership can suit your availability and interests.

For example, you could:

arrange a class visit to your workplace or another ICT site
give a presentation to a class of students
help a school involved in an ICT competition
mentor students who are working on ICT projects
answer students’ questions by email
help a teacher run ICT activities with students
provide support and information to teachers.

The most beneficial partnerships (for all involved) are those that are longer-term rather than one-off.

What’s in it for me?

ICT professionals who have worked with schools have found it very rewarding. Their own enthusiasm for their profession is often increased through contact with students’ curiosity and engagement.

Many ICT professionals find they get the opportunity to work with the ICT gadgets and equipment again that first gave them their enthusiasm for the subject.

Many professionals also feel a sense of achievement in nurturing and inspiring students’ interest in technology as a career option and as part of their every day lives.
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Cheers,
Stephen
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