ICT

Head of Subject:  Mr. Shaw

Throughout year 7 students will follow the Governments’ Key Stage 3 ICT strategy.  This will involve project based activities which will allow the students to demonstrate different personal skills - planning, independent and group working as well as being able to critically reflect on both the project outcomes and their own learning. The overall aim of a student's ICT education is to form a creative, independant and safe user of ICT.

Students are positively encouraged to explore different hardware and software packages to a level appropriate to their ability. The intention is to have fun but also to provide resources and an environment that is both stimulating and engaging.

Outline of Course

• Multimedia presentation
• Modelling
• Data Handling
• Website Design
• Sequencing
• Internet safety
• Digital Image Manipulation

Homework Activities: Set as appropriate but will usually be planning or preparation work, largely delivered and managed via the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Assessment: Self and peer assessment, as well as formative assessment as the students progress throughout the course.  There will also an element of on-line testing.

Parental Contribution: Support with planning and preparation of project work as well as ICT skills, awareness of ICT skills, awareness of VLE and self study opportunities.

Useful Resources and Equipment: A home computer with internet accerss is always useful, but by no means essential.

Other Useful Information: Year 7 students will have their own computer room available at lunch times.  There will also be an ICT room open after school for students use.