Activity 1: Classroom management - with and without ICT

Classroom Management

Without ICT classroom management has a number of principles that a teacher can follow:

1. Setting rules, routines and procedures from the start
2. Organizing the environment in a positive way
3. Outlining clear lines of communication
4. Providing opportunities for cooperation and collaboration
5. Planning effective and efficient lessons

With ICT the above principles may also be practiced along with:

1. Selecting appropriate ICT tools for specific tasks and lessons
2. Identifying participation structures in using the technology
3. Sharing the responsibility of the teaching and learning process between teacher and students
4. Caring for technology before, during and after classes
5. Having fun learning while using technology

Good classroom management takes practice with consistency!