Introduction to ICT unitAIMS OF SESSION

For trainees to begin to develop an understanding of:

• the aims and format of the unit• the standards relating to ICT in Professional Standards for Teachers• the key principles in the use of ICT to support teaching and learning.• the characteristics of ICT which can support teaching and learning. • the National Curriculum requirements for ICT• how ICT relates to the Areas of Learning in the EYFS• expected levels of attainment for pupils within the Key Stages• how to access and adapt the QCA Scheme of Work for ICT

The New Curriculum?

Aims Of The Unit1. Knowledge and understanding of ICT.2. Secure and systematic understanding of the expectations,

typical curricular and teaching arrangements for ICT with respect for the current curriculum guidance for Key Stages 1 and 2 and the EYFS.

3. Knowledge of the effective use of ICT both in their subject teaching and in support of their wider professional needs.

4. An ability to use ICT to develop the social, communication, data-handling, research and problem-solving skills of their pupils.

5. The ability to reflect on their existing perceptions of ICT and on how children learn using ICT.

6. Familiarity with a range of ICT devices. 7. The ability to organise and manage ICT resources in a range of

contexts. 8. The ability to plan effectively the integration of ICT in to all

subject lessons and then assess that work confidently.

Standards relating to ICT• ICT Specific

- Have a secure knowledge and understanding of their subjects/curriculum areas and related pedagogy to enable them to teach effectively across the age and ability range for which they are trained (Q14)

- Have passed the professional skills tests in ……..ICT (Q16)

- Know how to use skills in …… ICT to support their teaching and wider professional activities (Q17)- Design opportunities for learners to develop their ……. ICT skills (Q23)- Use a range of teaching strategies and resources, including e-learning (Q25a)

• Other Standards viewed in the light of ICT- Communicate effectively with children (Q4)- Have a commitment to collaboration and co-operative working (Q6)

Personal SkillsAccording to Becta (2003) As they progress through primary school, children should develop skills in using a wide range of ICT tools. Most of the ICT at Key Stages 1 and 2 can be taught using a set of basic software tools:

• A word processor• A paint package• A multimedia authoring/presentation package• An object-based graphics package • Graphing software• A database• A spreadsheet • Logo• An email package• A web browser

Characteristics of ICT

• speed

• range

• provisionality

• interactivity

Every Child Matters & ICT

5 outcomes of Every Child Matters

• Stay safe (e.g. online safety)

• Be healthy (e.g. physical/psychological health)

• Enjoy and achieve (e.g. boost to self-esteem)

• Achieve economic well-being (e.g. resources and digital literacy)

• Make a positive contribution (e.g. IWBs & SEN software/devices)

National Curriculumfor Information and

Communication TechnologyThere are five aspects in this attainment target:

1. finding things out

2. developing ideas and making things happen

3. exchanging and sharing information

4. reviewing, modifying and evaluating work as it progresses

5. breadth of study

NC Online

NC in Action

QCA Scheme of WorkQCA Scheme of Work

• 31 Units31 Units• Provides adequate coverage of PoS and is Provides adequate coverage of PoS and is

progressiveprogressive• Each unit introduces new aspects of ICT Each unit introduces new aspects of ICT

building on earlier unitsbuilding on earlier units• Children should also be given Children should also be given

opportunities to practise the skills they opportunities to practise the skills they have learnt and apply what they have learnt have learnt and apply what they have learnt in a range of contextsin a range of contexts

http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes/

Foundation Stage & ICTFoundation Stage & ICTSix Areas of Learning:• Personal, social and emotional development

Show others how to use ICT equipment• Communication, language and literacy

Talking stories, talking word processors, adventure games• Problem-Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy

Programmable robots, data handling programs• Knowledge and understanding of the world

CD-ROMs, the Internet, ‘framework’ software• Physical development

Audio cassettes & CDs, mouse control• Creative development

Art and music programs