' I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them ' - Isaac Asimov
Co-ordinators of ICT across all key stages are always in need of information to help them to develop their role.
The role of the ICT co-ordinator is an ever-demanding one.
One website that is essential for all ICT co-ordinators is:
A range of guidance is available from this website for all aspects of ICT.
Below are some documents that are frequently used with ICT co-ordinators in East Riding of Yorkshire schools.
Planning or remodelling your computer suite?
The document available below identifies some points to consider when planning an area that will promote
effective teaching and learning.
National Curriculum Levels in ICT (Assessment in ICT)
This document breaks down the level descriptors for each aspect of
attainment e.g. aspect 2. developing ideas and making things happen. It is designed to be a reference tool to aid assessment in primary ICT.
Progression in ICT
This document draws together information from
www.ncaction.org.uk and is designed
to be edited to suit the needs of the school using it.
Cross Curricular ICT
The document aims to identify some of the applications for ICT across the curriculum. It is designed to be adapted for
use in schools.
It is not an exhaustive list of the potential use of the cross-curricular
applications of ICT and relates to the updated QCA guidance for ICT
(this document was sent to schools in the summer term 2003).
It can be downloaded as a Acrobat PDF document from the schemes of work
section of the standards website www.standards.dfes.gov.uk.)
Planning using QCA Units
An example of planning QCA units so that areas of study are re-visited
each year.
Alternative Planning using QCA Units
An example of planning QCA units so
that areas of study are re-visited each year. QCA titles are grouped so that
different areas could be covered in mixed-age classes.
D&T and ICT Integrated Tasks
Identifies integrated tasks
for D&T and ICT. It relates to the updated QCA guidance for ICT. (This
document was sent to schools in the summer term 2003.
It can be downloaded as an Acrobat PDF document from the schemes of work
section of the standards website www.standards.dfes.gov.uk.)
A list of the integrated tasks
A list of the integrated tasks the
updated QCA guidance for ICT. (This document was sent to schools in the summer
term 2003.
This document can be downloaded as a pdf document from the schemes of work
section of the standards website www.standards.dfes.gov.uk.)
Statements from the QCA Units of workStatements from the QCA units
of work for ICT collated in one document.
Software ListThis is a list of some of the most commonly used software in
East Riding Primary Schools. It is not intended to be a recommended purchase list, rather to
provide information.
ICT ProgressionThis document identifies previous learning that is
needed for children to be confident when undertaking Y6 QCA units of work. The
main outcomes of previous units of work are taken from QCA units of work.
List of Titles of QCA UnitsA list of titles of QCA units of work for ICT.
For further information on how to use these resources, or how to submit your own, please contact:
Dr Isobel Fleming, Teaching and Learning Consultant, ICT
Tel: (01482) 392475
E-mail 1: isobel.fleming@eastriding.gov.uk
E-mail 2: primary.ict@eastriding.gov.uk
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