In my search for answers to my previously posted questions on approaching and convincing reluctant teachers to integrate ICTs into their classroom activities, I discovered a few gems!
Maybe one can start with a quick "reality check". Prompt teachers with the question "WHY should I even consider ICTs?"
Here are two video clips that can be used to motivate such a question:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AWYIit1uNk (this is a 4 min clip with the title: I teach, therefore you learn... or do you?)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fnh9q_cQcUE (a 2 and a half minute clip with the title: Education Today and Tomorrow)
The next question could be: "WHAT are available and what are the possibilities of these available ICTs in my specific subject area?" When addressing this question, one should not only show examples of how other teachers are implementing ICTs, but also identify ICTs that are available.
Once the second question has been answered, one can move to: "HOW do I go about implementing the identified ICTs?" This question then addresses the specific skills and knowledge required by the teacher, as well as where the teacher can find particular/relevant resources to implement his/her ideas - in other words, follow a "just-in-time approach", compared to a "just-in-case approach".
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