The aim of this unit is that upon completion, teachers will be able to describe the functions of the internet in the teaching and learning process and demonstrate a capability to use the internet.

The aim of this unit is that upon completion, teachers will be able to demonstrate the use of common hardware.

The aim of this unit is that upon completion, teachers will be able to demonstrate how various ICT can be used to support the teaching of the curriculum.

By the end of this unit you should be able to demonstrate how existing and planned national policies related to ICT impact classroom practises and vice versa.

The aim of this unit is that upon completion, teachers will be able to integrate ICT into the learning environment and manage the use of supplementary ICT resources with individuals and small groups.

The aim of this unit is that upon completion, teachers will be able to locate and use resources that help to provide professional development opportunities.

The aim of this unit is that upon completion, teachers will be able to demonstrate the ability to perform basic troubleshooting.

The aim of this unit is that upon completion, teachers will be able to explain basic ICT concepts, use and demonstrate the use of Microsoft Word.

The aim of this unit is that upon completion, teachers will be able to demonstrate how various ICT can be used in the curriculum and be used to improve assessment.

The aim of this unit is that upon completion, the teachers will be able to incorporate the use of ICT into learning and teaching processes so as to support acquisition of learning area content and skills.

The aim of this unit is that upon completion, teachers will be able to understand presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint and be able to create a presentation using this tool.

The aim of this unit is that upon completion, teachers will be able to manage the learners' project-based (PBL) activities in a technology-enhanced environment to support collaboration.

Zimbabwe ICT Essentials for Teachers Course Accessibility Guide.

The Zimbabwe ICT Essentials for Teachers Course is designed to help teachers acquire skills and competencies to allow them to incorporate ICT in their teaching and student learning. The course is meant to work as an offline resource, although some units include web-based activities.

In many programmes and initiatives in Zimbabwe, disability is frequently overlooked. This is sometimes true even in cases where institutional policies are in place to guide staff on handling disability issues. In these circumstances, it is prudent to first tackle the issue of accessibility before giving attention to issues relating to education or ICT. To address disability issues, there is a need to follow the guidelines laid out in the global and regional Declaration of the African Decade of the Disabled and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Disabled. Both these instruments stress the need to provide information to the disabled in accessible formats. Implementation of these instruments is a real challenge because attitudinal barriers and a culture of invisibility on disability issues is perpetrated in Zimbabwe.

In view of the many challenges that Zimbabwe faces, there is a need for research to establish what is workable for the disabled in this country. Moreover, there is a need for those with physical challenges to be ICT-proficient in order to have access to the incredible resources that the digital world has to offer. Consequently, this guide is designed to support the participant in customising their computer to optimise their course experience.

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.

The aim of this unit is that upon completion, teachers will be able to demonstrate the capability of using internet including email, search and social media functions in classwork.