The Development of ICT

Altishane Primary School

Objectives

To present how our school has developed aspects of ICT through the use of:Alta MathsOnline Courses in LNI Effective software (2Simple)

Prompts for Development

Staff Audit Ongoing current

developments in ICT

Increase in access to

home computers

ICT policy and schemes needed updating

Interactive whiteboard installed in one classroom

Pupils in P7 participated in ICT Accreditation Scheme

Grid Club established in Key Stage 2

One member of staff had attended a half days training on the use of Learning NI

Pupils in Key Stage 2 involved in ALTA Maths

Pupil Assessment at end of Key Stages

School website was established

After School Computer activities through Extended Schools Initiative was successful

Teachers were using ICT to produce their planners

Audit - Baseline Position 2007

Audit - BaselinePosition 2007

Issues for Staff: Training in use of Interactive whiteboard Familiarity with C2K software Familiarity with LNI – Library of

resources Development of ALTA Maths Additional resources Sharing of expertise Information for parents

The Way Forward Separate Action Plan for ICT over the next few yearsDrawn up by all staff and shared with Governors Outside support would be sought from C2k and CASS personnel Financial implications for resources…. Allocation each year from budgetPromote ICT activities through Extended Schools Initiative Staff Development Days … ICT focus Staff encouraged to share expertise and knowledge

Main Areas for Development -Summary

2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010

Updated Policy Policy reviewed Schemes to be updated

Reference made to software and websites on planners

Reference made to software and websites on planners ICT – separate area on planner

Reference made to software and websites on planners ICT – separate area on planner

Resources : Additional Interactive whiteboard 2 Simple Software

Resources : Additional computers in classrooms Digital cameras Programmable toys: Beebots and mats 2 Simple Software

Resources :Programmable toysProbots and mats 2 Simple Software

Familiarity with C2k software 2 Simple Software

Familiarity with additional 2 Simple Software

Familiarity with2 simple Software and other new programs eg Scratch,

Main Areas for Development continued 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010

Key Stage 2 pupils involved in ALTA

Involve Key Stage 1 pupils in Alta Maths

Involve KS2 pupils in completing profile of progress in Alta Maths

Teacher use of resources in Learning NI

Introduce online courses on Learning NI Extend pupil use of learning NI eg Newsdesk feature, download music from library

Continue to develop features of online courses… online collaboration

ICT Accreditation Scheme P7

ICT Accreditation Scheme, introduce tasks in P5, 6 and 7

Familiarity with Revised Accreditation Scheme and 5 E’s

Main Areas for Development continued

2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010

After school computer activities

After Schools Digital Photography Photostory: Images and sound - K S 2

Introduce Photostory to P4

Extend use of Grid Club to include Key Stage 1 pupils

Extend use of Superclubs to P4 pupils

Grid Club and Superclubs P4-P7

2 Simple Software with community licence

2 Simple Software with community licence Information session for parents on ALTA Maths, Learning NI, Grid Club and Superclubs

Parental Information session on Internet safety

Information session on 2 Simple Software( request from parents)

Positive Impact on Teaching and Learning

Alta Maths

Online Courses in Learning NI

2 Simple Software with community licence

Alta Maths ALTA (Adaptive, Learning, Teaching and ALTA (Adaptive, Learning, Teaching and Assessment) It is continuous formative Assessment) It is continuous formative assessment ….builds up a pupil profile assessment ….builds up a pupil profile identifying strengths and what needs identifying strengths and what needs more workmore work

CCEA and ALTA systems from Queens CCEA and ALTA systems from Queens University have produced this online University have produced this online resource to support and promote resource to support and promote assessment for learning in schoolsassessment for learning in schools

Since July 2007 the Dept of Education has provided funding to enable this programme to be available to all schools in NI – schools must register

Since September 2008 this system is also accessible to children at home

Features of the system

It is linked to the NI curriculum – very relevant

Children can practice all aspects of Numeracy linked to their current topic

They can replay any question they get wrong and the system will model the correct answer

It can prompt the children what they need to do to improve in different areas

Features of the system cont …

It can confirm levels the children are working at

Children receive immediate feedback on the work they have completed

Research has shown that when used effectively it raises Numeracy standards

Online assessment is now introduced as part of the Revised Curriculum (InCAS)

Sample Pupil home page

Options

Sample question

Sample question

Sample page when finished test

My work area

Practice Test feedback

Advancing test feedback

Sample class report for teachers

Online Courses in Learning NI

Process of developing online courses linked to topics (World Around Us) in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2

Children can access the course at home as well as in school

Time consuming to set up but very enjoyable for children. Once created can be used in subsequent years.

A learning curve for staff

Features of Learning NI Online Courses

Clear learning objectives Connected to the curriculum Relevant content, age appropriate Engaging online activities for children Stimulating resources Skills infused

Features of Learning NI Online Courses

Opportunity for self and peer assessmentAbility for learners to collaborate (pupils, teacher, experts outside school)Learner Tracker Workspaces for users Online quiz

2Simple Software

Very simple to follow for pupils and staff

Software can be used in Key Stage 1 and 2

Received awards for software packages

Stimulating for pupils

Titles we have found useful

2Connect2Write a Story2Paint a Picture2Publish+Photo Simple 2Animate

Example of 2 connect mind mapping

To publish examples

Future considerations for next few years

Review assessment of ICT .. skills development

Assigning levels to children….Statutory Assessment

Familiarisation of the 5 E’s

Participation in new Accreditation Scheme and introduce Scheme to Key Stage 1

Review yearly Schemes of Work

Assessment Manager

Video Conferencing

Update Website

BECTA Self Evaluation

Further Info Available

Alta Maths on LNI

(All Links… Maths for schools)

RTU Summer courses on ALTA

Online Courses – How to

Learning NI

Staff Library

LNI Guidance –How to set up a course

2Simple : www.2simpleshop.com