Marlborough Gardens,
Upminster, Essex,
RM14 1SF
Tel 01708 225684
or 01708 229655
Fax 01708 220232
Curriculum Yearbook
Information Communication & Technology
Aims for the Year
help pupils become largely autonomous in the use of computers and all major software programs
introduce pupils to modelling using basic computer tools
collect information/data from a variety of sources
research the effect of ICT on society and its development over recent years
present information/data using a variety of software
What we will do
use more advanced features of Microsoft Word
use of Internet for research and data gathering
introduction to databases and the use of Access
modelling and measuring using MswLogo
graphics using MsPaint and 2-D design
create and develop computer models using FLOWOL
create web sites using FrontPage
improve systems to make them fit the users’ needs
presentations using advanced features PowerPoint
provide access to ICT rooms after school and lunchtime
Assessment
regular monitoring of the tasks set
class activities and discussion
end of year formal written and practical tests
assess software projects using criteria linked to National Curriculum levels
Ways you can help
encourage them to use a computer at home if you have one
show them how to get the balance between work and play with computers
Keywords
computer model database
hyperlink appropriate for audience
simulation
spreadsheet
flowchart
user needs
variable
one-to-many
system
bitmap
