2nd Draft National ICT Competency Standard for Teachers (NICS Teacher)

August 30, 2006

Joint initiative of:

1. Human Capital Development Group -Commission on Information and Communications Technology

2. Department of Education

3. Private and Public Interest Groups

4. Intel
   

The Goals:

1. To define the infocommunications technology competencies, and the underlying performance indicators needed to support the job role performance of a teacher.

2. To come up with a National ICT Competency Standard for Teachers (NICS-Teachers) that consolidated the various references used by different interest groups, and align them to the DepEd drafted National Competency Based Teacher Standard (NCBTS).

3. To bring about the collective ownership of all the stakeholders by contributing to the formulation, advocacy, localization, and training implementation.

The Main Components

1. NICS Domain 1: Social

2. NICS Domain 2: Technological
3. NICS Domain 3: Pedagogical
4. NICS Domain 4: Professional
   

INVITATION TO THE TWG, and others who may want to contribute:
Please help refine the competency elements assigned to each domain. Use the "comment" facility of the blog. Write the reference number of the element (e.g. 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1), and then your comment. If you need to add new element to the domain, write the domain number, and then the element statement.

Thanks.
The Moderator

NICS Domain 1: Social

NICS Domain 1: Social
The domain includes competencies related to social, ethical, legal and human issues, and community linkage

DOMAIN ELEMENTS:

1.1 Understand the social, ethical, legal and human issues surrounding the use of technology

1.2 Demonstrate the knowledge and skills for using technology in ethical, legal and secure ways

1.3 Promote fair use, privacy, and acceptable use policies

1.4 Recognize and observe the use of licenses (commercial and open source)

1.5 Facilitate the use of technology that addresses social needs, cultural identity, diversity, and promotion of interaction with the global community

1.6 Encourage the atmosphere of respect, honesty, self directed and collaborative learning

1.7 Facilitate the equitable access to technology resources for all

1.8 Plan, promote and model safe and health use of technology resources

1.9 Use tools and applications to communicated with students, parents, teachers, administrators

1.10 Create student learning groups that are meaningfully linked to the situation and aspirations of the community

NICS Domain 2: Technological

NICS Domain 2: Technological
The domain includes competencies related to technical operations and concept, and productivity.

DOMAIN ELEMENTS:

2.1 Recognize different kinds of technological resource and their use

2.2 Evaluate appropriateness of technology to educational user requirements

2.3 Read and follow instructional manual and documentations

2.4 Setup, operate, troubleshoot computer hardware and its peripherals, and other technology devices used for instruction

2.5 Install, configure and run operating system and application software

2.6 Use productivity applications, communication and collaboration tools, learning system, and information management system

2.7 Recognize and work with user interfaces and data file types

2.8 Perform correct typing skills

2.9 Understand and use the technology that insure security and privacy

NICS Domain 3: Pedagogical

NICS Domain 3: Pedagogical
The domain includes competencies related to planning, designing learning environment and experience; teaching, learning and curriculum; assessment and evaluation; and educational technology.

DOMAIN ELEMENTS:

3.1 Plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.

3.2 Plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.

3.3 Design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners.

3.4 Use media and technology for facilitation of learning, instruction, facilitation and teaching Integrate technology with the subject matter areas

3.5 Apply technology to develop student’s higher order skills and creativity

3.6 Implement, facilitate and monitor teaching and learning strategies that integrate a range of information and communication technologies to promote and enhance student learning.

3.7 Identify and use assistive technologies for learners with special needs

3.8 Selection and use of appropriate media, technologies and integration strategies to accommodate various learning styles

3.9 Use technology for class preparation using various on line and off line sources (related to writing lesson plans and development of instructional materials

3.10 Utilize ICT tools (computer, radio, TV, hand-held electronic devices) to communicate and accomplish educational goals Establish learning environments that engage all students in focused learning experience and encourage interactions among teachers and students

3.11 Design appropriate learning activities that apply technology to support the needs of learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics and abilities

3.12 Select technology resources that can be adapted to various learning environments created for diverse learners

3.13 Access resources for instruction planning and/or design available via technology, telecommunications, satellite, cable, and wireless technology

3.14 Access resources for instruction planning and/or design available telecommunications, satellite, cable, and wireless technology

3.15 Demonstrate understanding of the opportunities and implications of the uses of ICTs for learning and teaching in the curriculum context

3.16 Plan, implement and manage learning and teaching in open and flexible learning environments

3.17 Evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of ICT integration in the teaching-learning process

3.18 Determine underlying pedagogical assumptions, gender and ethnic bias, educational relevance, social impact and suitability for the classroom environment, for cooperative learning and peer instruction

3.19 Develop performance tasks that require students to locate and analyze information and to use a variety of media to communicate results clearly

3.20 Use computers and other technologies effectively and appropriately to collect and communicate information in a variety of formats on student learning to colleagues, parents, and others

3.21 Apply technology to facilitate a variety of appropriate assessment and evaluation strategies recognizing the diversity of learners, and use results to refine design of learning activities

NICS Domain 4: Professional

NICS Domain 4: Professional
The domain includes competencies related to professional growth and development, research, innovation and collaboration.

DOMAIN ELEMENTS:

4.1 Demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies

4.2 Model self-directed attitude towards new content, applications and software, etc.

4.3 Develop and share personal repository of resource materials

4.4 Continuously evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning

4.5 Join user groups and and participate on ICT projects that promote the open innovation and use of technology in education

The NICS Teachers Project

Welcome to this on-line space dedicated to the formulation of the National Infocommunications Technology Competency for Teachers -NICS Teachers.

A collaborative effort organized by CICT-HCDG together with DepEd and some interest groups on teachers' trainings. It is sponsored by Intel.

The Project Goals:

1. To define the infocommunications technology competencies, and the underlying performance indicators needed to support the job role performance of a teacher.
2. To come up with a National ICT Compentecy Standard for Teachers (NICS-Teachers) that consolidated the various references used by different interest groups, and align them to the DepEd drafted National Competency Based Teacher Standard (NCBTS).
3. To bring about the collective ownership of all the stakeholders by contributing to the formulation, advocacy, localization, and training implementation.

The Work Flow:

1. Collection and review of the different ICT competency standards for teachers adopted by different groups. The output: consolidated report on ICT Competencies, and identification of best practice references.
2. Focus Group Discussion with representative stakeholders on the working framework and deliverables of the NICS Teacher Project. The output: identified best practice references, NCBTS domain, draft presentation components.
3. Stakeholders Workshop to draft the NICS-Teachers The output: NICS-Teacher documents for presentation and review by different interest groups and decision makers.
4. CICT-HCDG presentation of the final draft to decision makers for approval
5. Implementation Planning with Stakeholders
6. Evaluation

The Workshop Participants:
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Abcede, Marivic
Education Program Specialist II
Department of Education
bse_abcede@yahoo.com

Balbin, Celia
UP NISMED
balbincelia@yahoo.com

Ballesteros, Margarita
Project Devt Officer III
CHED
mcballesteros@ched.gov.ph

Beltran, Ma. Leanna
Commission on ICT
mla.beltran@gmail.com

Castro, Dennis
Assistant to the Deputy Director
National Educators Academy of the Philippines
denz72@yahoo.com

Corpuz, Brenda
Professional Regulation Commission
corpuztda@yahoo.com

Dioquino, Alice
ICT Head
Director, Center for PNU Distance Ed.
Philippine Normal University
addioquino@yahoo.com

Dumangas, Elena
MIS Head
Cebu Normal University
edumanagas@cnu.edu.ph

Espiritu, Lloyd
Educ. Tech. Consultant / Associate Professor
Vibal Publishing House / DLSU
espiritul@dlsu.edu.ph

Fabian, Miriam
Research & Planning Assistant
De La Salle Professional Schools
fabianm@dlsu.edu.ph

Florencio, Enrique
Board of Trustee
PSITE
boyet_florencio@yahoo.com

Galang, Zoilo
Supervising TESDS
TESDA
zlg2002@yahoo.com

Gavino, Salvacion
Faculty Member
Centro Escolar University
sallyegavino@yahoo.com

Huenda, Jesus
Senior Program Specialist
Department of Education
jesuslhuenda@yahoo.com

Ilagan, Ligaya
Educ. Program Specialist II
Department of Education
jlibra_70@yahoo.com

Joson, Harry
Rsearch Manager for ICT and Eng’g
STI
hjoson@stihq.net

Kintanar, Frederick
SE Manager
CED-FIT
fbkintanar@gmail.com

Lorilla, Fernando
College Dean
Informatics
rlorilla@informatics.com.ph

Manaligod, Hector
IT Coordinator
University of the Philippines
hjmanaligod@yahoo.com

Mendoza, Leilani
Division ICT Coordinator
Division Office, Valenzuela City
leilanie_lannie@yahoo.com

Olarte, Amparo
Program Manager
Science Education Institute
afo@sei.dost.gov.ph

Pascual, Marvin
President
PLUG
mpascual@qsr.com.ph

Placino, Milo
VP for RDE & ICT
Southern Luzon Polytechnic College
mmplacino@yahoo.com

Rabago, Pepito
Senior Development Officer
GILAS
rabago.pd@ayalafoundation.org

Ramos, Wina
Project Technical Staff
CHED
wina412@yahoo.com
ched.tpte@gmail.com

Rapatan, Miguel
Director
De La Salle University
drmqr@yahoo.com

Reyes, Marisa
Chairman, Research Unit
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
marizreyes1029@yahoo.com

Reyno, Maribelle
Educational Media Officer
SEAMEO-INNOTECH
m_reyno@yahoo.com

Rocillo, Efren
Dept/ Chair, Dept. of IT
Cavite State University

Rodil, Marcos
PDO III
National Educators Academy of the Philippines
msrodil@yahoo.com

Rodriguez, Ariel
Group Head, iSchools
Commission on ICT

Salang, Maui
Senior Development Associate
GILAS
salang.cl@ayalafoundation.org

Silorio, Deng
VP Marketing
8Layer
deng@8layertech.com

Sison, Ofelia
Division Supervisor
Division Office, Marikina City
ofel_sison@yahoo.com
(02) 682-3989

Tan, Ma. Melizza
HEA, Human Capital Devt. Group
Commission on ICT
mdtan@ncc.gov.ph
(02) 920-7412

Tan, Marcelo
Division Office, Manila
mrd_tan@yahoo.com

Velasquez - Ocampo, Cleofe
Staff Development Division, HRDS
velasquez_oks@yahoo.com

Villaver, Helen
ICT Coordinator, CTE Department
Cebu Normal University
helen_villaver@yahoo.com

Wenceslao, Bernard
Training Specialist
Telecommunications Training Institute

Westergaard, Ma. Lurenda
Associate Professor
UP Open University
mlswestergaard@upou.net

Input on the National Competency Based Standard for Teachers (DepEd)

Mateo, Jesus L.R.
Executive Director
DepEd, Educational Development
Projects Implementing Task Force
edpitaf@mozcom.com

NICS-Teachers Draft Document

This is an on-line space for everyone to share their views and enter comments on the drafted NICS-Teacher that was formulated by a working group at Days Hotel, Tagaytay City from August 14 - 16, 2006. Click to view document.

1. Draft NICS Teachers aligned to DepEd NCBTS
   
2. Draft Performance Indicators Matrix

For PDF files click here:

• NICS Teacher=NCBTS
• NICS Teacher Indicators Matrix
• Draft NICS Domain

For on-line edit of the NICS Domain Elements:
click here to open the pbwiki page


A validation workshop will be conducted on August 30, 2006 at CICT, CP Garcia Avenue, UP Diliman, Quezon City

The validated draft will be initially presented on September 6-7 2006 at the National ICT Congress for Basic Education in Cebu City.The NICS Teacher identify the cluster of ICT skills that support the National Competency- based Teacher Standard being developed by DepEd. The NCBTS defines the components of knowledge and skills for the teacher's job role.

Best Practice References

In the drafting process of NICS Teacher, the following best practice references were looked upon to guide the formulation process.

1. International Society for Technology in Education NETS
2. UNESCO ICT in Teacher's Education
3. North Carolina Competencies for Teacher
4. Making Better Connection - Models of teacher professional development for integration of information and communications technology in classroom practice - Commonwealth of Australia
5. CICT-HCDG Consolidated Draft of NICS-Teacher