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Information Communication Technology
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| Aims for the Year |
increase pupils’ autonomy in
the use of computers
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look at the advanced features of common
software programmes
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improve pupils ability to research effectively
using a variety of sources, including the internet
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understand the components of a computer
and look at their basic configuration
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present information by linking software
programmes to their best effect and producing a complete
‘system’ to fit the users’ need
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use a range of input devices and manipulate
the images collected
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| What we will
do |
- use more advanced features of Microsoft Excel
- teach the basic configuration of hardware and software
- design simulations of real world problems
- look at the advantages of using linked software systems
- use of Mail Merging in Word
- improve pupils use of scanners, cameras and a range
of computer hardware
- discuss the use of ICT in society and effe3cts on the
world
- provide access to ICT rooms after school and lunchtime
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| 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
- peer and self assesment
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| 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
- encourage then to think how it can be adapted to better
meet the needs and tastes of the people they are designed
for
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| Keywords |
hardware/software
application program
mail merge |
operating system
digital/analogue
decision box formula |
configure
formula
if then else |
