ComputingICT in Secondary Schools

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Computing/ICT in Secondary Schools

• University of Ulster
• 8 October 2004

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• An 81 year old neighbour (John) would say
• ..I left school at 9 with no qualifications but
  I could solve problems
• His friend, Fred ( in his 70s) would say
• .you couldnt learn what John knows, at
  School!.....
• John was a successful MD of a multi-national
  company in the 70s based in London and has since
  retired to Portstewart

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Objectives

• Raise awareness of ICT developments in secondary
  education in NI ( C2K).
• Examine what happens at
• Key Stage 3 (11-14).
• Key Stage 4 ( 14-16).
• Post -16 Provision.
• The future developments of ICT in secondary
  education.

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Classroom 2000

• Known as the C2K project.
• Focus is on developing a whole school ICT
  infrastructure via a single network.
• Curriculum/Administration integrated.
• Each Primary/post primary school would become a
  LAN.
• A dedicated broadband cable for each school.
• All schools would become a WAN.

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C2K Resources

• 1 computer for every 9 Key Stage 3 pupils.
• 1 computer for every 7 Key Stage 4 pupils.
• 1 computer for every 6.5 post-16 pupils.
• 1 Laptop between 2 teachers.
• A bundle of software with a full licence.

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Planning for C2K

• Each school were allowed to decide on the
  locations of the new resources.
• Additional resources would require schools
  allocating money from their own budget.
• In my school, we planned the following provision
  of resources
• Every classroom would have 6 data points.
• Creation of 2 new ICT suites.
• Providing every teacher with a laptop.

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Year 2000

• 50 into a nite club ?
• 30 for a local taxi ?
• 100 for a child minder ?
• MIL 2000 ( 100,000?)
• Technology would crash ?
• C2k ?
• It wasnt a good start !

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Dominican College C2K Implementation Plan(2002)

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Planning for ICT at Key Stage 3

• Pupil self evaluation at the beginning of Year 8
• Wordprocessing 100
• Graphics software 95
• Internet 98
• PowerPoint 80
• Subject specific software 95
• Spreadsheet/Database 30
• Website design 5

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What Happens in the early Post-Primary Years?

• ICT programme for all Year 8/9 pupils
• Word
• Internet
• DTP
• Powerpoint
• Excel
• Frontpage
• One hour/ fortnight.
• Integration into their Curriculum.

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Key Stage 3 ICT Accreditation Scheme

• Managed by CCEA.
• Available to all post primary schools.
• Involves 14 year old students.
• Create a portfolio of subject based tasks using
  ICT.
• Moderation of portfolios by CCEA.

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Key Stage 3 ICT Accreditation Scheme

• Students ICT capability is assessed through 4
  strands
• Communication.
• Information handling.
• Modelling.
• Measurement and Control.
• Pupils are assessed in all strands.
• They can achieve up to level 8 in each strand.
• Only awarded one overall level in ICT.

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Key Stage 3 ICT Accreditation Scheme
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GCSE ICT

• New CCEA course began in 2001
• 6 Practical Assignments ( 60).
• 2 Written Examinations (40).
• Designed as a 2 year course
• Higher Tier ( A- E).
• Lower Tier ( C-G).

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GCSE ICT

• Practical Assignments
• Design a multimedia presentation.
• Produce a booklet.
• Design a website.
• Using the internet.
• Database task.
• Spreadsheet task.

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GCSE ICT

• Examination
• ICT Components.
• Digital Communication Systems.
• Information Systems.
• Applications of ICT.
• Implications of ICT.

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A Level Computing/ICT
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A Level Computing

• Focus
• System Software.
• Features of Operating Systems.
• Programming Tools and Techniques.
• Function and purpose of Translators.
• Computer Architecture.

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A Level Computing
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A Level ICT

• Focus
• Application Software Packages.
• Database Systems.
• Networks and Communication.
• Approaches to Systems Development.
• Management Information Systems.
• Decision Support Systems.
• Expert Systems.
• User support and Training within a MIS.

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A Level ICT
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Computing vs ICT
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Computing vs ICT

• CCEA does not offer A Level Computing.
• Some students in our schools take A Level
  Computing using OCR or AQA Exam boards.
• Bigger schools offer both courses.

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Overview Of ICT in Post-Primary

• Key Stage 3 CCEA Accreditation Scheme.
• GCSE , A level Vocational type Computing/ICT
  courses.
• Integration of ICT in subjects from 11 18.

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Staff Development

• To allow ICT to be successful in secondary
  schools, ongoing ICT training and support is
  provided
• C2K Manager /administration training.
• Learning Schools Programme.
• INTEL Key Trainers Course.
• ECDL.
• Cisco Networking Academy Program.

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ICT Documentation in Post Primary

• To provide a framework for development of ICT in
  secondary education
• Whole school ICT policy.
• Acceptable use of Internet policy.
• ICT yearly action plans.
• Whole school development plan with ICT embedded.
• Laptop Usage Policy.
• ICT auditing procedures.
• Safety guidelines for using computers.
• Departmental Documentation incorporating ICT.

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ICT in Administration

• School Timetable/Rota/Cover.
• Analysis of examination results.
• EDI for external examination entries.
• OMR for attendance.
• Analysis of pupil attendance/punctuality.
• FMS.
• Use of Internet/e-mail to search/download
  materials.
• Teachers Recording marks and reporting.

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Future ICT developments in Post Primary

• Each school becomes part of a
• Virtual Learning Environment
• C2K will provide and support a
• Managed Learning Environment
• Literacy, Numeracy and ICT will be the future of
  all curriculum developments.
• Easylink!
• Embrace new Technologies.

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The Future

• E-Learning
• E-mail
• e-mail
• Electronic Mail
• electronic mail

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School Curriculum?

• Making Things!
• Telling Stories!
• Thought for today!
• PowerPoint kills the ability for humans to tell
  stories

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What does ICT offer?

• Low threat, high challenge to learning?
• Recognises the different ways we learn?
• Stress can kill 99 of all learning?

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Secondary Schools in 2010

• Every child will have access to a learning hub
  at school and at home in a wireless environment.
• It may happen sooner than later!

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