Altishane Primary School The Development of ICT Altishane Primary School

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

Prompts for Development Increase in access to home computers Ongoing current developments in ICT Staff Audit Prompts for Development

Audit - Baseline Position 2007 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 - 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 years Drawn 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 budget Promote 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 ICT – separate area on planner Resources : Additional Interactive whiteboard 2 Simple Software Resources : Additional computers in classrooms Digital cameras Programmable toys: Beebots and mats Programmable toys Probots and mats Familiarity with C2k software Familiarity with additional 2 Simple Software Familiarity with 2 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 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 Assessment) It is continuous formative assessment ….builds up a pupil profile identifying strengths and what needs more work CCEA and ALTA systems from Queens University have produced this online resource to support and promote assessment 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 assessment Ability 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 2Connect 2Write a Story 2Paint a Picture 2Publish+ 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