Difference between ICT and IT
This page looks at what ICT is and the difference between ICT and IT, giving examples of the use of both to support teaching and learning.
The following definition is taken from the guidance in the QCA Schemes of Work for ICT:
"Information and communications technologies (ICT) are the computing and communications facilities and features that variously support teaching, learning and a range of activities in education.
The following definition is taken from the guidance in the QCA Schemes of Work for ICT:
"Information and communications technologies (ICT) are the computing and communications facilities and features that variously support teaching, learning and a range of activities in education.
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SUCH ICT-RELATED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, FOR EXAMPLE, THE USE OF:
• Broadcast material or CD-ROM as sources of information in history; • Micro-computers with appropriate keyboards and other devices to teach literacy and writing; • Keyboards, effects and sequencers in music teaching; • Devices to facilitate communication for pupils with special needs; • Electronic toys to develop spatial awareness and psycho-motor control; • Email to support collaborative writing and sharing of resources; • Video-conferencing to support the teaching of modern foreign languages; |
• Internet-based research to support geographical enquiry;
• Integrated learning systems (ILS) to teach basic numeracy;
• Communications technology to exchange administrative and assessment data.
The focus is on the subject being taught or studied, or the organisation being administered, rather than developing pupils' skills with, and knowledge of, the technologies themselves.
• Integrated learning systems (ILS) to teach basic numeracy;
• Communications technology to exchange administrative and assessment data.
The focus is on the subject being taught or studied, or the organisation being administered, rather than developing pupils' skills with, and knowledge of, the technologies themselves.