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Geography - Key Stage 1Geography - Key Stage 1

by Nicki Jackson; 0393358by Nicki Jackson; 0393358

‘[ICT] can empower children with a wide range of learning needs through its

adaptability and interactivity’

(Sharp, Potter, Allen and Loveless, 2004: p.7).

How ICT enhances the curriculumHow ICT enhances the curriculum

Adaptability and InteractivityAdaptability and Interactivity

Education CityEducation City

2simple Software2simple Software

Wizkids Learning PlatformWizkids Learning Platform

ICT in Key Stage 1ICT in Key Stage 1

During Key Stage 1 children should be given opportunities to develop their skills under the following headings:-

finding things out;

developing ideas and making things happen;

exchanging and sharing information;

reviewing, modifying and evaluating work as it progresses.

They should also be given opportunities to apply and develop their ICTcapability through the use of ICT tools to support their learning in allSubjects.

(The National Curriculum for England, 1999)

Learning PlatformsLearning Platforms

Learning Platforms are secure online sites that can be accessed in school or at home, using secure individual log ons, allowing

teachers to track each individual's learning.

Children are able to work at a level of ability that meets their needs whilst exploring the activities set by the teacher.

(Becta, 2009)

WizKids

The Learning Platform being piloted in The Learning Platform being piloted in some Hampshire Schoolssome Hampshire Schools

Assessment & Assessment & Attainment Attainment

The National Curriculum (1999) states that ‘during key stage 1 pupils explore ICT and learn to use it confidently and with purpose to achieve specific outcomes. They start to use ICT to develop their ideas and record their creative work. They become familiar with hardware and software’.

The majority of pupils are expected to be working within the levels 1 – 3

The expected attainment level at the end of key stage 1 is level 2

Progression of Skills

• As a school we have an ICT Skills Progression Table.

• Makes ICT progression easier to track.

• Provides next steps to children’s learning.

• Enables teachers to make children’s learning more personal.

AdvantagesAdvantages

Individual log ons – Individual log ons – help track progress help track progress

Safe & secureSafe & secure

Personalised learningPersonalised learning

Home/School LinksHome/School Links

DisadvantagesDisadvantages

Some families Some families may not have may not have accessaccess

Practitioners need Practitioners need to be aware of it’s to be aware of it’s uploading uploading capabilitiescapabilities

Thank you for listening Thank you for listening

Are there any questions?Are there any questions?

BibliographyBibliography

Becta (2009) What are the benefits of a Learning Platform [online]. Available from http://schools.becta.org.uk/index.php?section=lv&catcode=ss_lv_lp_03&rid=12889

DfEE. (1999) The National Curriculum for England London: DfEE & QDCA.

Etech Group (2009) Studywiz Learning Environment [online]. Available from http://www.europe.studywiz.com/?page_id=2

Sharp, J., Potter, J., Allen, J., Loveless, A. (2004) Primary ICT: Knowledge, Understanding and Practice Exeter: Learning Matters Ltd