Teaching Common Competencies in ICT - BTVTED-AFA 3A

                                𝐿𝐸𝑆𝑆𝑂𝑁 𝑇𝑊𝑂 HEALTH AND SAFETY       There are a number of safety hazards linked with using computers and ICT devices. This section looks into some of these potential hazards and what you can do to prevent them. We will also look at some of the medical conditions and health problems that prolonged use of ICT devices can cause and what you can do to avoid them. Health Problems      There are a number of health problems that you can suffer if you use ICT devices incorrectly or for too long. The main ones are:              • Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)             • Back and Neck Strain             • Eye Strain and Headaches Description of these health problems, their causes and how to prevent them. 1. Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)    • RSI causes painful swelling of the wrist and fingers .     Sufferers with really bad RSI are unable to use their hands at all. • RSI is caused by doing the same small movements over and over

What is Information and Communication Technology (ICT)?        The term Information and Communication Technology (ICT) refers to forms of technology that allow information to be gathered, digitally processed and communicated.  Essentially, ICT incorporates a diverse set of technological tools and resources used to create, store, analyse, evaluate, disseminate and manage information. Some  of  these  technologies include computers, the Internet, digital media and broadcasting technologies such as radio, television,  video  and  telephony, and the  protocols  and  services  associated  with  these technologies, including electronic mail, text messaging and webcasts. What are the common competencies in ICT?       This model is composed of three core competencies, which are  (1) Knowledge and skills competency (K&S),  (2) Synthesis and creativity competency(S&C), and  (3) Creative mind competency (CM). What are the ICT resources for teaching and learning?          ICT in Education