UNESCO ICT competency framework for teachers

The framework project.

In view of importance of ICT for education the UNESCO is working closely with CISCO, INTEL and Microsoft to identify the competencies that teachers should develop to use technology in the classroom.

1. Inculcating the community's values and passing on its cultural legacy.
2. Supporting the personal development of children, young people and adults.
3. Encouraging cross-cultural understanding and the peaceful resolution of conflict, improving health and well-being.

Higher quality labor.
A more knowledgeable work face that is able to add value to economic output.

Technological innovation.
The ability of the work face to create, distribute, share and use new knowledge.

The approaches of the framework.
° Technology literacy.
° Knowledge deepening.
° Knowledge creation.

The six aspects of a teacher's work.
° Understanding ICT in education.
° Curriculum and assessment.
° Pedagogy
° ICT
° Organization and administration
° Teacher professional learning

Teachers should.
° Incorporate a range of relevant productivity tools and technology resources.
° Changes in pedagogical practice.
° Use of watch ICT tools and digital content as part of whole class.
° Group and individual student activities. 
° Games.
° Web content in computer laboratories.