Using ICT to Support Learning

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Using ICT to Support Learning
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Introduction

• Why use ICT?
• Computer software
• Helpful internet sites
• Internet Safety

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Why ICT Works

• Has relevance for children and young people. They
  can see the point in it
• Offers interactive, innovative and varied
  approached to learning which can meet the
  different needs of individual children
  especially those who find it difficult
  concentrating on a particular task
• Allows young people to work at their own pace
• Lets them make mistakes in private
• Can extend a child's learning and communication
  experience

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• ICT is a great equaliser. Computers dont make
  assumptions based on a child's background,
  gender, social status or racial origin. They
  respond to what children can do, not what we
  think they can do. ICT can give them confidence
  and boost their self esteem, allowing them to
  take responsibility for improving their own work
  and to share in exciting individual,
  collaborative or competitive activities.
• R-E-M Computers.

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How schools use ICT

• Use of ICT as a teaching tool internet or
  interactive whiteboard
• All schools to have Virtual Learning environment
  (VLE)
• Homework set and submitted by the web
• Digital versions of text books
• Learning materials e.g. videos
• Interactive will be able to chat to other
  students/ contact staff through forum about whole
  school issues
• School website

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How can you use ICT at home to support learning

• Discuss with your group some of the ways you
  currently use ICT in the home to support your
  young persons learning

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Preschool

• Colourful interactive programmes
• Character based e.g. Thomas the tank engine
• Jump ahead good range, well established
• Usually focuses on Maths and English
• Prepare them for what the classroom is like, what
  a teacher is etc.

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Primary and Secondary

• There are lots of programmes available for all
  ages
• Generally stick with titles that are updated
  regularly as the curriculum changes frequently
• Look at borrowing from the library or school
• Remember the PEP!
• Talk to young persons school for support and
  guidance on best ones
• Use the PEA to buy software?

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GCSE Times Software

• Set your revision plan
• Choose your exam boards
• Counts down to exam date
• Study all topics, or take a test to determine
  your
• weak areas and focus on them
• Start revising
• Each topic is covered, section by section, using
• text, diagrams, interactive animations and
  voiceovers
• You can take a test at the end of every section
  allowing you to assess how much you've learned
• Gives you feedback on your answers, as well as
  simple links back to areas you need to improve on
  
• Day to day progress reports keep you updated and
  on target for your exam
• Past Papers - Also included is a selection of
  printable past paper questions from various exam
  boards, including model answers
• Internet link

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Special Needs

• English
• Clicker
• Cloze Pro
• Dragon Naturally Speaking
• Frameworks
• Type to Learn
• Word Shark
• Reading
• Reading Comprehension Course
• Talking stories (stage 2)
• Electronic Library
• Maths
•  Number Shark
• Football Basics
• Provides access to basic numeracy and literacy
  skills for young adults.

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Internet

• Expanding number of sites
• Library website
• School website
• BBC Schools
• Kevin's Play Room
• Homework High Channel 4

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Internet Safety

• Parental controls
• Most Internet provides have this option
• Is your computer in a communal area?
• Discuss the dangers of chat rooms.
• Use search engines that are child friendly
• Ask Jeeves Kids - http//www.ajkids.com/
• Yahooligans - http//yahooligans.yahoo.com/
• Be aware of Cyber bullying
• http//yp.direct.gov.uk/cyberbullying/

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BBC Website - http//www.bbc.co.uk/schools/

• Covers all ages
• Includes revision for all key stages, GCSEs and
  AS / A Levels
• Information for carers
• Access to teachers
• Talk to other young people about homework
• Study skills and advice about school life

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• http//www.kevinsplayroom.co.uk/
• Kevin's playroom is an awarding winning site
  produced and maintained by children.
• It provides links to a wide range of websites

• http//www.channel4.com/learning/microsites/H/home
  workhigh/
• Aimed at young people aged 11-16
• Covers English, Maths, Science, Geography,
  History and languages

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Summary

• ICT helps learning by allowing young people to
  learn at their own pace.
• Young people like to use ICT rather than pen and
  paper!
• Discuss internet safety
• If in doubt, contact us!

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Top 10 safety tipsHow to keep children safe
online

• Consider using internet filtering software,
  walled gardens and child-friendly search engines.
  Use your browser's controls as some offer
  differing degrees of security for each family
  member. 
• Check out what child protection services
  your internet service provider offers - do they
  filter for spam, for instance? If not, ask them
  why. 
• Keep the computer in a communal area of the
  house, where it's easier to monitor what your
  children are viewing.
• Tell children not to give out their personal
  details. If they want to subscribe to any
  services online, make up a family email address
  to receive the mail. 
• Children love to chat, but make sure they only
  use moderated chat rooms and encourage them to
  introduce you to their online friends. 
• Encourage your children to tell you if they feel
  uncomfortable, upset or threatened by anything
  they see online. 
• Involve your children in writing your own family
  code of acceptable internet use. Remember that
  what's acceptable for a teenager isn't
  necessarily OK for a primary school-aged child,
  so get their input. 
• Computer kit is expensive so bear in mind that a
  child with a laptop may be vulnerable when
  carrying it to and from school. 
• The web's a great resource for homework, but
  remember to use more than one site in research to
  get broad, balanced information and always
  reference your research sources.
• Surf together. Go online with your children and
  become part of their online life. The key to safe
  surfing is communication.