ccti 1b-4 activity 2 - 2 generations of teachers/differences in attitudes

If I consider the situation at my school, I do agree that age is not a factor.  We have a computer lab at school and each teacher received a laptop from the government, but some teachers are still reluctant and ask for training.  Is it fear of ICT or fear of change? 

1b-4 activity 1-self activity- audit of school

USE                                                          FREQUENTLY       SOMETIMES       SELDOM
-to gather information                                        *
-research and project                                          *
-develop activities using online resources                                    *
-use educational software                                                             *
-develop computer literacy (in context)                                       *
-facillitate communication                                                                                       *
-as a subject                                                        *                         

1b-4 Activity 1-Discussion-personal conclusions- ICT integration in school

I think we tend to focus too much on the glass half empty and not see the glass half full.   As I read the article on integration, I realized that in Antigua, we have a lot of elements in place, there is just a lack of harmonization and commitment.  The Ministry of Information has the knack for obtaining resources but not the educational background to effect integration.  The Ministry of Education needs to become proactive and stop allowing other Ministries and public opinion to direct its actions. 
I have been trying to implement integration in my school. The most difficult part is teacher attitude.  I think the attitude stems from fear.  The teachers who have embraced the idea get more accomplished and so do the students.  The teachers also develop their skills.  The other teachers claim that their skills are inadequate but need to realize that if they engage in integration they will develop the skills needed.

ccti-2a-5 activity 1

The most difficult part of this activity was trying to find ideas which were not already posted.  I read the extract and wrote some ideas but when I went to the discussion I found them already listed.  There are so many ways to itegrate ICT into the mainstream curriculum but we have to mindful that we do not segregate ICT and confine it to isolation.  We need to ensure that students, parents and teachers know that this is a tool (?) that can ease and enhance our daily living.

Plan B

First lesson learned:  When working with ICT, always have a plan B.