Review of basic ICT skills and training software for educators in Africa - 2020 Feb 27
This study aims to assist African educators by identifying suitable training materials to develop basic information and communications technology (ICT) skills. Such skills include basic computer literacy, the use of e-mail and the Internet, software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and the creation of Websites.
Source: imfundo

ICT Clubs & e-learning In Ethiopian High Schools
In Ethiopian high schools, there is a trend of organizing ICT clubs and activities to benefit teachers, students and the administration of schools to meet the IT skills required. See attached document. [2020]
ICT_clubs.pdf

Enhancing learning and teaching using teaching teaching using using ICTs
Presentation by By Ncheawah Comfort Zee, Multimedia Teacher Trainer. [2020]
Enhancing_learning_and_teaching_through_icts.pdf

Integration of Technology in Preservice Teacher Education Programs
This document highlights the importance of integrating technology in Preservice Teacher Education Programs and some of the conditions for it success. [961]
http://www.netc.org/preservice/challenge.html

Technology and the New Professional Teacher: Preparing for the 21st Century Classroom
Before going to class, I access my e-mail to read responses from two instructors to questions I had, as well as four messages from fellow students. I get to my classes five minutes early to plug in my notebook computer and get organized. All our classrooms are linked to the Internet...I’m working on a portfolio project in the Language Arts class, and I’m in the process of scanning pictures into my Powerpoint presentation. [960]
http://www.ncate.org/accred/projects/tech/tech-21.htm

TEACHERS & TECHNOLOGY: BUILDING INTEREST
Staff development takes many forms; this article looks at four professional development models that will get teachers excited about using technology in their classrooms. [959]
http://www.nctp.com/tea.tng.gwen.html

Effective Programs for Training Teachers On the Use of Technology
The last generation did not grow up with computers, especially the teachers/educators, however if we are to gain the many benefits technology offers our children in learning and their futures, our teachers must be provided with on-going opportunities to develop their understanding of the value of technology to themselves personally and professionally and effective uses in the classroom. [958]
http://www.computerlearning.org/articles/Training.htm

Designing Staff Development for the Information Age
What business do English teachers have teaching word processing? That belongs in the business department!" Read on: [956]
http://www.fno.org/fnoapr91.html

The way forward
This study set out to examine teachers' perceptions of their needs in relation to ICT development. It is clear that teachers' have different kinds of needs. To be skilled and knowledgeable is of course the key to effective implementation of ICT in teaching and learning and there is no doubt that Scottish teachers are motivated and interested in developing their own skills and knowledge. There is a need for training which is relevant in terms of content and timing so as to enable all teachers to take advantage of the ICT which is becoming available in schools. [953]
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library/ict/append-section7.htm

The Role of the Teacher in the Use of ICT
Teachers are one of the most constant variables in todays ever changing environment. However, they would need to adapt to and adopt the use of ICT if they want to survive and keep pace with new methods and technologies. [951]
http://www.fae.plym.ac.uk/tele/roleteach.html