Explore a particular technology's role in education by creating an infographic. Using Canva to create your infographic is recommended, but you may choose any tool you wish. Your poster and reflection should be no longer than two canva infographic template pages and one A4 page for reflection; references may go on to another page if needed. The submitted work should consist of:
an infographic
infographic reference list
a 300-word reflection
reflection reference list
Where appropriate, you should use in-text and end-text referencing (style: APA 7th Edition) for the text and images in your infographic and the text in your
reflection.
Part A: Create an Infographic
Choose a web-based tool, app, software or physical edtech tool that could be useful in an educational setting and create an infographic that reviews its
features and relates them to the information communication technology general capabilities in the Australian curriculum.
Do not:
- Do not choose a digital device (e.g. iPad, laptop, smartboard, digital camera, etc.)
- Do not review a device itself, i.e. do not review how an iPad/Laptop can be used in class,
- Do not choose, Canva as your tool.
You can:
Choose an app or software that runs on iPads, smartboards etc.
You can pick a piece of technology with a designated educational function like Lego Robotics or Beebots if you are interested in physical technologies
instead of purely software-based tools.
This website https://www.globallearninglandscape.org/ contains an extensive directory of tools and software that might help you; many others are not listed
here, so make sure to search online for others.
Your infographic should be visually appealing and be created using a balance of both images and text.
Specifically, your infographic MUST cover the following aspects:
Define and describe how to use the tool, software or device
Describe how it may be used effectively with a group of learners in an educational setting (classrooms), linking it to the Australian Curriculum
Indicate the pros and cons of using it in an educational setting
A short review about what areas of the ICT general capabilities The tool/device supports for students - ideally, here, you will link it to specific sub-elements
and levels of the ICT capabilities framework.
Part B: Reflection
Reflect succinctly in 300 (+/-10%) words on your own learning experience as you created your infographic and discuss connections between this assessment
task the course content, weekly readings and where you have demonstrated AITSL standards. Keep your writing short and concise you only have a limited
word count.
Specifically, your reflection should cover the following:
Reflect on what you have learned through undertaking this task, why did you choose the tool you did.
What have you discovered about using technology in schools and how it might affect your future career
Discuss connections between the assessment task and relevant literature from either the course content and weekly readings or others you have found
What worked well, what did you struggle with and how did you overcome those problems
Try to link your comments to the AITSL (APST) listed below, how have you demonstrated them through this assessment?
AITSL Standards:
This assessment provides the opportunity to develop evidence that demonstrates these Standards:
2.6 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
3.4 - Select and use resources
4.5 - Use ICT safely, responsibly and ethically
6.2 - Engage in professional learning and improve practice
Sample Solution