TEACHER ICT Badges
Application category
Application category
Demonstration of skill
1 - Explain how you ensure cyber security in your work:a - Mention at least 1 method how do you assess the relevance of the information you find on the internet.b - What age are your students and which do you think are the 2 most important ways you can help protect the security of your students on the internet?c - Explain why did you choose these two ways.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Optional learning materials
Download badge details as pdf from here
Demonstration of skill
1. Create a new email account.
2. Write a email message from this new account with the following settings:a. Write the subject as "REB Email Badge / [Your Name]". (e.g. "REB Email Badge / Adrien Niyonshuti"). b. Add an email attachment.c. Write a professional signature.d. Write your original email address you have been using to apply for these badges.e. Send the email to info@skillsafari.io
Submit this application by adding only your name and your original email address (not the one you just created) in the application form below.
2. Write a email message from this new account with the following settings:a. Write the subject as "REB Email Badge / [Your Name]". (e.g. "REB Email Badge / Adrien Niyonshuti"). b. Add an email attachment.c. Write a professional signature.d. Write your original email address you have been using to apply for these badges.e. Send the email to info@skillsafari.io
Submit this application by adding only your name and your original email address (not the one you just created) in the application form below.
Optional learning materials
Download badge details as pdf from here
Demonstration of skill
1. Create a free illustration that can be used as part of your teaching materials on a software of your choice (i.e. Paint, Google Drawings) The end product must illustrate your capacity to do simple drawings and/or modify other pictures.a. Save your drawing as an image file (jpg or png)b. Attach the file to your badge application formc. Include an explanation on how and where you could use the image in your teaching in the text area of the application form.
HINT! You may use pictures you have created previously.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
HINT! You may use pictures you have created previously.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Optional learning materials
Download badge details as pdf from here
Demonstration of skill
1. Explain how you use the internet to look for information relevant to your work:a. Mention at least 2 sites do you visit.b. Mention at least 2 types of search words you use.c. Mention at least 2 methods of how you assess the relevance and trustworthiness of the information you find online.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Optional learning materials
Download badge details as pdf from here
Demonstration of skill
1. Conduct at least 1 video interview with 2 colleagues where you share your best ideas on what type of videos you could make with or for your students.a. The video should last at least 5 minutes.
2. Upload the video on Youtube or any other video sharing service of your choice.- Copy the link to the video in your badge application form.
HINT! Each person who contributes in the video may submit the same video.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.
2. Upload the video on Youtube or any other video sharing service of your choice.- Copy the link to the video in your badge application form.
HINT! Each person who contributes in the video may submit the same video.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.
Demonstration of skill
1. Create a presentation with the presentation software of your teaching topic (for example: PowerPoint, GoogleSheets etc).
2. Explain in the first slide what you could illustrate to your students with this presentation.
HINT! You may use an existing document you have already used in class with your students.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
2. Explain in the first slide what you could illustrate to your students with this presentation.
HINT! You may use an existing document you have already used in class with your students.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Optional learning materials
Download badge details as pdf from here
Demonstration of skill
1. List at least 1 of the social media channels which you use.2. Attach at least 1 screenshot of your profile page from those services and attach them to your badge application.3. Explain how you use various social media tools and what professional benefit you can gain from social media.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Optional learning materials
Download badge details as pdf from here
Demonstration of skill
1. Create a class gradebook in a spreadhseet software (e.g. Excel or Google sheet etc) that can be used to track student performance in tests and assignments.
2. Make sure your spreadsheet includes the following elements:a. Textb. Numbersc. At least one formula (e.g. average, maximum, minimum)d. At least 1 chart visualising results
HINT! You may use an existing document you have already used in class with your students.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
2. Make sure your spreadsheet includes the following elements:a. Textb. Numbersc. At least one formula (e.g. average, maximum, minimum)d. At least 1 chart visualising results
HINT! You may use an existing document you have already used in class with your students.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Optional learning materials
Download badge details as pdf from here
Demonstration of skill
1. Think of a handout that you can use in class. Take the time to develop the handout in the word processor. Make it look as professional as possible.
2. Make sure your document contains:a. 1 picture.b. 1 table.c. 1 chart.d. An explanation on the work you have done.e. What the purpose of the document is.
HINT! You may use an existing document you have already used in class with your students.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
2. Make sure your document contains:a. 1 picture.b. 1 table.c. 1 chart.d. An explanation on the work you have done.e. What the purpose of the document is.
HINT! You may use an existing document you have already used in class with your students.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Optional learning materials
Download badge details as pdf from here
Demonstration of skill
1. Search youtube for videos related to a topic you teach.
2. Select 3 example videos you could show to you students.
3. Write the links to the videos in the badge application form.
4. Explain why you chose these specific videos to be viewed with your students.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
2. Select 3 example videos you could show to you students.
3. Write the links to the videos in the badge application form.
4. Explain why you chose these specific videos to be viewed with your students.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Optional learning materials
Download badge details as pdf from here
Basic Knowledge category
Basic Knowledge category
Demonstration of skill
1. Study the ICT policy document of the school where you work. In the absence of a policy document in your institution, you may select also a paper from another school.a. You may use the SAMR model to structure your working (details in the SAMR Model Badge)
2. Explain how the ICT policy of your school reflects to the national ICT policy.3. Explain how you can create lessons delivering the curriculum to students using ICT tools to enhance lessons. 4. Write your answer in the badge application text field.5. Attach a model lesson plan you have created that incorporates the use of ICT tools in learning.(You may upload your work as file attachment or share a link to your document on the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
HINT! You can make use of the same, well-drafted lesson plan for the Lesson Planning badge also!
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
2. Explain how the ICT policy of your school reflects to the national ICT policy.3. Explain how you can create lessons delivering the curriculum to students using ICT tools to enhance lessons. 4. Write your answer in the badge application text field.5. Attach a model lesson plan you have created that incorporates the use of ICT tools in learning.(You may upload your work as file attachment or share a link to your document on the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
HINT! You can make use of the same, well-drafted lesson plan for the Lesson Planning badge also!
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Optional learning materials
Download badge details as pdf from here
Demonstration of skill
1. Research the internet for local and international education materials (minimum 5 sources).a. The materials need to be either intended for the teacher as support materials to her teaching or to the students as learning materials.
2. Make a list of the you found and explain:a. What makes your selected sources applicable in your settingb. How you use or plan to use open educational resources in your workc. What is your process of reviewing and assessing materials to be certain of their quality
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
2. Make a list of the you found and explain:a. What makes your selected sources applicable in your settingb. How you use or plan to use open educational resources in your workc. What is your process of reviewing and assessing materials to be certain of their quality
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Optional learning materials
Download badge details as pdf from here
Demonstration of skill
1. Research online and study the SAMR model and the 4 different levels of ICT integration.2. Come up with 1 example of ICT integration into each level (4 in total) that could apply in your own work.
HINT! The INTERNET IN EDUCATION badge can be completed while also searching for information for this badge!
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
HINT! The INTERNET IN EDUCATION badge can be completed while also searching for information for this badge!
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Optional learning materials
Download badge details as pdf from here
Digital Literacy category
Digital Literacy category
Demonstration of skill
1. With your colleagues, think about practices on how you could share learning materials, best practices, or any other type of information relevant to your professional development with each other.a. If you already have such practices existing, explain what they are and how you use them.
2. Share an existing plan or make a small plan on how you and your closest colleagues can support each other in ICT integration in an everyday context.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
2. Share an existing plan or make a small plan on how you and your closest colleagues can support each other in ICT integration in an everyday context.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Optional learning materials
Download badge details as pdf from here
Demonstration of skill
1. Review existing professional networks for teachers at a local, national or international level. Specifically, outside of the school you teach in.a. Are there online groups or associations or similar you are a part of or could join?
2. Explain:a. What type of networks you are a member of and how you benefit from these networks.ORb. If you are not yet part of any network, select the ones you find most suitable to you and argue why you feel they would benefit you in your work.
HINT! Both formal and informal (i.e. facebook groups) networks are accepted.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
2. Explain:a. What type of networks you are a member of and how you benefit from these networks.ORb. If you are not yet part of any network, select the ones you find most suitable to you and argue why you feel they would benefit you in your work.
HINT! Both formal and informal (i.e. facebook groups) networks are accepted.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Optional learning materials
Download badge details as pdf from here
ICT enhanced teaching category
ICT enhanced teaching category
Demonstration of skill
1. Explain the differences between summative and formative assessment.
2. Give examples on how these assessment forms could be used in your teaching work by using ICT tools as part of the assessment.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
2. Give examples on how these assessment forms could be used in your teaching work by using ICT tools as part of the assessment.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Optional learning materials
Download badge details as pdf from here
Demonstration of skill
1. Create a lesson plan from a subject you teach. In your lesson plan. In the plan, you should define:a. The intended learning outcomes of the lesson.b. Your planned activities during the lesson.c. How you plan to assess meeting of the set learning objectives of the lesson.
2. Also define your plan on ICT integration either:- during the planning of the lesson.OR- in carrying out the lesson.ORin the assessment of the lesson.
HINT! You may make use of the REB lesson plannign template accessible at:https://ict-essentials-for-teachers.moodlecloud.com/mod/resource/view.php?id=310
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
2. Also define your plan on ICT integration either:- during the planning of the lesson.OR- in carrying out the lesson.ORin the assessment of the lesson.
HINT! You may make use of the REB lesson plannign template accessible at:https://ict-essentials-for-teachers.moodlecloud.com/mod/resource/view.php?id=310
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Optional learning materials
Lesson planning:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npp6KnFgl48
ICT Integration:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo9agDXhd3I
ICT Integration:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo9agDXhd3I
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Demonstration of skill
1. Produce a Project Based Learning (PBL) lesson or course plan.
HINT! You may make use of the template lesson planner provided to you at (https://ict-essentials-for-teachers.moodlecloud.com/mod/resource/view.php?id=804) or search the internet for other templates that support your planning.
2. Make sure to integrate the use of ICT tools in your planning.
3. Argue what value these tools bring in achieving the learning objectives you have set for the lesson/course.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
HINT! You may make use of the template lesson planner provided to you at (https://ict-essentials-for-teachers.moodlecloud.com/mod/resource/view.php?id=804) or search the internet for other templates that support your planning.
2. Make sure to integrate the use of ICT tools in your planning.
3. Argue what value these tools bring in achieving the learning objectives you have set for the lesson/course.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Policy Understanding category
Policy Understanding category
Demonstration of skill
DEMONSTRATION OF SKILL
1. Study policy statements, visions, goals and objectives that can be found at: https://elearning.reb.rw/course/view.php?id=10
2. Use any program you feel comfortable with and draft an implementation plan containing:a. How to integrate ICT in teaching and learning to enhance classroom practices in your school.b. What combination of ICT tools and services you would suggest to school administration to enhance teaching using technology.c. The key issues and challenges in implementing ICT in Education policy.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
1. Study policy statements, visions, goals and objectives that can be found at: https://elearning.reb.rw/course/view.php?id=10
2. Use any program you feel comfortable with and draft an implementation plan containing:a. How to integrate ICT in teaching and learning to enhance classroom practices in your school.b. What combination of ICT tools and services you would suggest to school administration to enhance teaching using technology.c. The key issues and challenges in implementing ICT in Education policy.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Optional learning materials
Download badge details as pdf from here
Standard Classroom category
Standard Classroom category
Demonstration of skill
1. Create a small list of at least 4 examples of activities you can conduct with your students in your school, either in a school ICT lab / with laptops or other devices.
2. Include examples of how you would organise the work of the students when the number of the devices is smaller than the number of students.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
2. Include examples of how you would organise the work of the students when the number of the devices is smaller than the number of students.
You can submit your demonstration in the following ways:- Write your answers directly in your badge application form.- Upload your work as file attachment.- Share a link to your document stored in the cloud (i.e. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
Optional learning materials
Download badge details as pdf from here