The in-service teacher training programme was developed and adapted to UNESCO ICT Competency Framework for Teachers (CFT Version 3) and built by adapting and supplementing existing Open Educational Resources (OER). UNESCO ICT CFT consists of 18 competencies organized according to the six aspects of teachers’ professional practice, over three levels of teachers’ pedagogical use of ICT. The underlying idea is that teachers who have competencies to use ICT in their professional practice will deliver quality education and ultimately be able to effectively guide the development of students’ ICT competencies. Rwanda in-service teacher training programme focuses on competencies to integrate the appropriate ICT tools in a classroom setting and bring new experiences to Rwandan schools so that students and teachers have more exposure to an environment that grants them access to more valuable information. The in-service teacher training programme is designed to empower Rwandan school teachers to use ICT as an educational tool to enhance their teaching and learning.

This engaging lesson plan, designed for primary school students, lasts 1 hour and 40 minutes. It introduces the Great Depression and explores its impact on women's roles. It incorporates interactive visual aids, group activities, and creative tasks that will keep you actively engaged throughout the lesson, making your learning experience more enjoyable and memorable.Also, you will find a comprehensive lesson plan tailored for high school students that spans 1 hour and 40 minutes, offering a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the Great Depression and its impact on women's roles in the workforce. This in-depth exploration will challenge you to think critically and develop a nuanced understanding of this significant historical period. It employs advanced visual aids, collaborative discussions, vocabulary activities, and creative tasks to engage and challenge older learners. The lesson commences with an interactive visual analysis activity, prompting students to examine historical images and speculate about the depicted scenarios critically. Through guided discussions, students contribute their insights, gradually building a nuanced understanding of the historical context surrounding the Great Depression.

The latest version of the UNESCI ICT Competency Framework for Teachers published in 2018

UNESCO’s Framework emphasizes that it is not enough for teachers to have ICT competencies and be able to teach them to their students. Teachers need to be able to help the students become collaborative, problemsolving, creative learners through using ICT so they will be eff ective citizens and members of the workforce. The Framework therefore addresses all aspects of a teacher’s work:

Understanding ICT in Education
Curriculum and Assessment
Pedagogy
ICT
Organisation & Administration
Teacher Professional Learing

The Framework is arranged in three diff erent approaches to teaching (three successive stages of a teacher’s development). The first is Technology Literacy, enabling students to use ICT in order to learn more effi ciently. The second is Knowledge Deepening, enabling students to acquire in-depth knowledge of their school subjects and apply it to complex, real-world problems. The third is Knowledge Creation, enabling students, citizens and the workforce they become, to create the new knowledge required for more harmonious, fulfi lling and prosperous societies.

The Zimbabwe ICT Essentials for Teachers Course is avaiable as an App for Android phones and tablets. The original course has been reformated to fit on screens of different sizes! The full course is available.