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The Development of ICT
Altishane Primary School
Objectives
To present how our school has developed aspects of ICT through the use of:Alta MathsOnline Courses in LNI Effective software (2Simple)
Prompts for Development
Staff Audit Ongoing current
developments in ICT
Increase in access to
home computers
ICT policy and schemes needed updating
Interactive whiteboard installed in one classroom
Pupils in P7 participated in ICT Accreditation Scheme
Grid Club established in Key Stage 2
One member of staff had attended a half days training on the use of Learning NI
Pupils in Key Stage 2 involved in ALTA Maths
Pupil Assessment at end of Key Stages
School website was established
After School Computer activities through Extended Schools Initiative was successful
Teachers were using ICT to produce their planners
Audit - Baseline Position 2007
Audit - BaselinePosition 2007
Issues for Staff: Training in use of Interactive whiteboard Familiarity with C2K software Familiarity with LNI – Library of
resources Development of ALTA Maths Additional resources Sharing of expertise Information for parents
The Way Forward Separate Action Plan for ICT over the next few yearsDrawn up by all staff and shared with Governors Outside support would be sought from C2k and CASS personnel Financial implications for resources…. Allocation each year from budgetPromote ICT activities through Extended Schools Initiative Staff Development Days … ICT focus Staff encouraged to share expertise and knowledge
Main Areas for Development -Summary
2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010
Updated Policy Policy reviewed Schemes to be updated
Reference made to software and websites on planners
Reference made to software and websites on planners ICT – separate area on planner
Reference made to software and websites on planners ICT – separate area on planner
Resources : Additional Interactive whiteboard 2 Simple Software
Resources : Additional computers in classrooms Digital cameras Programmable toys: Beebots and mats 2 Simple Software
Resources :Programmable toysProbots and mats 2 Simple Software
Familiarity with C2k software 2 Simple Software
Familiarity with additional 2 Simple Software
Familiarity with2 simple Software and other new programs eg Scratch,
Main Areas for Development continued 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010
Key Stage 2 pupils involved in ALTA
Involve Key Stage 1 pupils in Alta Maths
Involve KS2 pupils in completing profile of progress in Alta Maths
Teacher use of resources in Learning NI
Introduce online courses on Learning NI Extend pupil use of learning NI eg Newsdesk feature, download music from library
Continue to develop features of online courses… online collaboration
ICT Accreditation Scheme P7
ICT Accreditation Scheme, introduce tasks in P5, 6 and 7
Familiarity with Revised Accreditation Scheme and 5 E’s
Main Areas for Development continued
2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010
After school computer activities
After Schools Digital Photography Photostory: Images and sound - K S 2
Introduce Photostory to P4
Extend use of Grid Club to include Key Stage 1 pupils
Extend use of Superclubs to P4 pupils
Grid Club and Superclubs P4-P7
2 Simple Software with community licence
2 Simple Software with community licence Information session for parents on ALTA Maths, Learning NI, Grid Club and Superclubs
Parental Information session on Internet safety
Information session on 2 Simple Software( request from parents)
Positive Impact on Teaching and Learning
Alta Maths
Online Courses in Learning NI
2 Simple Software with community licence
Alta Maths ALTA (Adaptive, Learning, Teaching and ALTA (Adaptive, Learning, Teaching and Assessment) It is continuous formative Assessment) It is continuous formative assessment ….builds up a pupil profile assessment ….builds up a pupil profile identifying strengths and what needs identifying strengths and what needs more workmore work
CCEA and ALTA systems from Queens CCEA and ALTA systems from Queens University have produced this online University have produced this online resource to support and promote resource to support and promote assessment for learning in schoolsassessment for learning in schools
Since July 2007 the Dept of Education has provided funding to enable this programme to be available to all schools in NI – schools must register
Since September 2008 this system is also accessible to children at home
Features of the system
It is linked to the NI curriculum – very relevant
Children can practice all aspects of Numeracy linked to their current topic
They can replay any question they get wrong and the system will model the correct answer
It can prompt the children what they need to do to improve in different areas
Features of the system cont …
It can confirm levels the children are working at
Children receive immediate feedback on the work they have completed
Research has shown that when used effectively it raises Numeracy standards
Online assessment is now introduced as part of the Revised Curriculum (InCAS)
Sample Pupil home page
Options
Sample question
Sample question
Sample page when finished test
My work area
Practice Test feedback
Advancing test feedback
Sample class report for teachers
Online Courses in Learning NI
Process of developing online courses linked to topics (World Around Us) in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Children can access the course at home as well as in school
Time consuming to set up but very enjoyable for children. Once created can be used in subsequent years.
A learning curve for staff
Features of Learning NI Online Courses
Clear learning objectives Connected to the curriculum Relevant content, age appropriate Engaging online activities for children Stimulating resources Skills infused
Features of Learning NI Online Courses
Opportunity for self and peer assessmentAbility for learners to collaborate (pupils, teacher, experts outside school)Learner Tracker Workspaces for users Online quiz
2Simple Software
Very simple to follow for pupils and staff
Software can be used in Key Stage 1 and 2
Received awards for software packages
Stimulating for pupils
Titles we have found useful
2Connect2Write a Story2Paint a Picture2Publish+Photo Simple 2Animate
Example of 2 connect mind mapping
To publish examples
Future considerations for next few years
Review assessment of ICT .. skills development
Assigning levels to children….Statutory Assessment
Familiarisation of the 5 E’s
Participation in new Accreditation Scheme and introduce Scheme to Key Stage 1
Review yearly Schemes of Work
Assessment Manager
Video Conferencing
Update Website
BECTA Self Evaluation
Further Info Available
Alta Maths on LNI
(All Links… Maths for schools)
RTU Summer courses on ALTA
Online Courses – How to
Learning NI
Staff Library
LNI Guidance –How to set up a course
2Simple : www.2simpleshop.com
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