Applying
The applying approach is linked with schools in which a new understanding
of the contribution of ICT to learning has developed. In this phase, administrators
and teachers use ICT for tasks already carried out in school management
and in the curriculum. Teachers still largely dominate the learning environment.
For example, instructing may be supplemented with ICT such as
electronic slide presentations and word-processed handouts. Students receive
instruction and add notes to teacher prepared handouts. They use ICT tools
to complete required lessons and are assessed on prescribed content. School
organization provides discrete time periods for each subject with some flexibility
to combine subjects and time periods. Learner access to technology is
through one or two classroom computers and computer labs. Until now, ICT
has been taught as a separate subject area. To move to the next phase, the
school chooses to implement an ICT-based curriculum that increases ICT
across various subject areas with the use of specific tools and software.