In this seminar I will suggest how history teachers can be
encouraged to make use of ICT in their lessons. The fundamental
approach is not backed up by the notion"because they have to",
but rather the infinitely preferable "because of the benefits".
I do not believe there is a single history teacher in the
country who is not excited by a new method or approach to teach
an issue or topic. If we always consider the implications of
history first, and ICT second, the beneficial use of ICT becomes
much clearer. Ask not what history can do for ICT, ask what ICT
can do for history! History teachers should only make use of ICT
when they can identify clear benefits. There is no point at all
using ICT just for the sake of it. For an ICT competent teacher,
it is very easy to get students in the ICT suite, but what is
actually done there is key. Good practice will stimulate
interest and a keenness to get involved. Those history teachers
who are keen to use ICT can encourage others through good
practice. From personal exp