Using ICT in Religious Education
Video Overview
A Religion teacher explains how technology benefits their teaching. He discusses the use of Schoology, Google Maps, Kahoot and Bible app. The class also use Keynote to create presentations to showcase their work. He explains how the staff work together to learn how best to incorporate ICT into the classroom.
Description
Religion teacher uses technology to revise topics in his 1st year class. Pupils engage with recap quiz on Schoology as a means of revision. Pupils then complete a mapping activity on Google Maps, mapping the journey Mary and Joseph took. Teacher explains the use of Keynote and the Bible app in their classroom. Teacher highlights the importance of using technology for the pupils benefit and not just ‘for the sake’ of using it. Pupils are learning general life skills. Teachers in the school collaborate together to create resources.
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Digital Learning Framework
This video supports the following statements of the Digital Learning Framework (DLF):
Teaching & Learning (1. Learner Outcomes)
- 1.1 Pupils use appropriate digital technologies to foster active, creative and critical engagement in attaining challenging learning outcomes.
Teaching & Learning (2. Learner Experiences)
- 2.1 Pupils engage purposefully in meaningful learning activities
Pupils use digital technologies for sourcing, exchanging of information to develop understanding and support basic knowledge creation.
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