ACE ICT

Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) in Information Communication Technology (ICT)

Type of Course
The course is designed to provide current teachers with a theoretical background to and practical application of the use of information and communication technology (ICT) for educational purposes. There will be a balance between content knowledge of how to use ICT's in education and the associated technical skills to support this process, along with a critical appraisal of the appropriateness of using ICT in education.
Applicants for Information and Communication Technology need experience with computers. Although no formal training in computers will be required, the prerequisite knowledge and skill will be determined by means of a pre-registration task requiring students to e-mail a word processed form as an attachment. Easy access to a computer at home or place of work will be required throughout the course.

Course Outline
The course explores the use of information and communication technology for enhancing learning and will cover aspects such as:
• ICT programs for word processing, e-mailing, Internet browsing, drawing, presenting and publishing.
• Current and influential theories, research, policies and practice underpinning the use of ICT in education.
• Current methodologies of teaching, learning theories, curriculum development, assessment and evaluation approaches underpinning the use of ICT in education.
• The implementation and management of school-based computer networks.
• The research of how information communication technologies can support learning in the specific environments in which the current teachers operate.

Further information

For more information please contact:
Dr Lorenzo Dalvit
Education Department
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, 6140
Tel: (046) 603-8391
Fax: (046) 622-8028
E-mail: L.Dalvit@ru.ac.za

Application Forms are available from:
The Registrar
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, 6140
Tel: (046) 603-8276
Fax: (046) 603-7350
E-mail: Registrar@ru.ac.za
Website: http://www.ru.ac.za/applying/