Information and Communication Technology
“With scientific method,
we took things apart to see how they worked. Now with computers we can
put things back together to see how they work, by modelling complex,
interrelated processes, even life itself. This is a new age of discovery,
and ICT is the gateway” Douglas Adams, Author.
KEY STAGE 1
Pupils explore ICT and learn to use it confidently.
They experiment with a range of software and become familiar with hardware
and terminology.
KEY
STAGE 2
Pupils use a wider range of ICT tools and information
sources to support their work in other subjects. They develop their
research skills and decide what information is appropriate for their
work. They begin to question the plausibility and quality of information.
They learn how to amend their work and present it in a way that suits
its audience.
KEY STAGE 3
Pupils become increasingly independent users of ICT
tools and information sources. They have a better understanding of
how ICT can help their work in other subjects and develop their ability
to judge when and how to use ICT and where it has limitations. They
think about the quality and reliability of information, and access
and combine increasing amounts of information. They become more focused,
efficient and rigorous in their use of ICT, and carry out a range
of increasingly complex tasks.
We use a wide range of quality Educational Software,
including numeracy and literacy programmes from DLK. (www.dlk.co.uk)
