Information and communication technologies in education
This domain covers ICT in education: digital competence for teaching, learning, and assessment, and safe, purposeful use of Kazakhstan's digital education platforms.
Core rules
- Choose technology from the learning objective, not from novelty.
- Know the main tools: the Күнделік e-journal and diary, BilimLand digital resources, Mektep online lessons, LMS and video-conference tools, and quiz platforms for formative checks.
- Match the tool to the purpose: content delivery, practice, collaboration, feedback, or data tracking.
- Protect personal data: use school-approved accounts, avoid sharing learner data publicly, follow cyber-safety rules.
- Plan for the digital divide: offline alternatives, printed materials, low-bandwidth options.
- Evaluate impact: did the tool improve evidence of learning or only add activity?
Worked example
You want a quick check on whether learners can identify causes of the water cycle. A quiz platform gives instant whole-class data; a paper exit ticket gives the same evidence without devices. If the class has weak connectivity, choose the exit ticket and use the platform later for review. Reasoning: the assessment purpose is formative evidence, and the tool must be reliable for all learners.
Traps
- Using ICT as a reward or time-filler.
- Assuming digital natives are digitally competent.
- Uploading learner photos, grades, or diagnoses to open platforms.
- Ignoring accessibility features such as captions, screen readers, and keyboard navigation.
- Collecting data but never changing instruction.