I.C.T.
Developing ICT capability gives all pupils the opportunity to think and learn, and develop an interest in, and curiosity about, the world around them through the use of ICT tools in exploratory and investigative experiences and activities.
ICT tools are not just computers – they also include cameras, camcorders, video-recorders, radios and a range of modern domestic appliances. ICT is used in the context of lessons in every aspect of learning and in standalone ICT lessons. In particular, ICT offers pupils opportunities to:
· observe, explore and experience a range of ICT tools and be given the opportunity and time to respond to a variety of stimuli.
· learn that information can be presented in different forms and that it can be used to make choices and to communicate like/dislike.
· gather information from a variety of sources, to make decisions, to make decisions and choices, producing work using symbols, sounds, pictures or text.
· develop and enhance skills in using hardware and software in the process of solving, recording and expressive work.
· use and understand the use of ICT in everyday situation, such as digital cameras, camcorders and domestic appliances, working towards increased independence.
· acquire, refine and develop skills and techniques of collecting and processing data and to use that information to support learning in a variety of contexts in other areas of the curriculum.
· foster links with pupils in other schools and the local community using the Internet, the National Grid For Learning, e-mailing and video conferencing.
Developing ICT capability gives all pupils the opportunity to think and learn, and develop an interest in, and curiosity about, the world around them through the use of ICT tools in exploratory and investigative experiences and activities.
ICT tools are not just computers – they also include cameras, camcorders, video-recorders, radios and a range of modern domestic appliances. ICT is used in the context of lessons in every aspect of learning and in standalone ICT lessons. In particular, ICT offers pupils opportunities to:
· observe, explore and experience a range of ICT tools and be given the opportunity and time to respond to a variety of stimuli.
· learn that information can be presented in different forms and that it can be used to make choices and to communicate like/dislike.
· gather information from a variety of sources, to make decisions, to make decisions and choices, producing work using symbols, sounds, pictures or text.
· develop and enhance skills in using hardware and software in the process of solving, recording and expressive work.
· use and understand the use of ICT in everyday situation, such as digital cameras, camcorders and domestic appliances, working towards increased independence.
· acquire, refine and develop skills and techniques of collecting and processing data and to use that information to support learning in a variety of contexts in other areas of the curriculum.
· foster links with pupils in other schools and the local community using the Internet, the National Grid For Learning, e-mailing and video conferencing.
