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With the implementation of ICT in curriculum it is vital that teachers know and understand that there are significant challenges related to ICT and learning (MCEETYA 2005 p, 12). Learning and ICT needs to be challenged from old ideas of using computers and electronic equipment and extended to the social and collaborative side of communications technology (MCEETYA 2005 p, 12). a significant challenge for teachers is learning and developing an understnding of how to use these technologies in 21st century learing. Teachers need to expand on traditional uses of technology and provide students with unique ways of using technology (MCEETYA 2005 p, 12). Although, it is important to teach students the fundamentals of computing, fundamental knolwedge can be learnt and explored through student directed learning, the real learning needs to be facilitated through using technology in new ways which challenge old ideas of learning. Teachers need to be effectively trained in the use of ICT and have an attitude which is dynamic and flexible to change as ICT is a tool which is forever changing (MCEETYA 2005 p, 12). ICT Curriculum is about developing a learning environment which challenges original ideas of learning along with enabling students to work in the new world of technology effectively and confidently (MCEETYA 2005 p, 6). ICT additionally provides a chance for fostering equity amongst all students. ICT can have the potential to connect students from rural settings, along with students who are at risk of disadvantage and those who have physical, mental and social disabilities (MCEETYA 2005 p, 6).

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