WELCOME TO THE ICT DEPARTMENT
THE TOWERS ICT MISSION STATEMENT
The ICT Department is part of a Catholic Christian Community and has a mission to promote the use of ICT, to enhance understanding, knowledge and appreciation of God’s universe. The Gospel is the most important communication of God to man who was called to proclaim its message. Modern technology furthers our opportunity to spread his message, learn about Christ and our faith.
INTRODUCTION
An important focus in ICT is to enable the students to access the technological world we are part of by giving them the opportunity to learn essential skills, and be able to apply them, independently, in an increasingly technological world.
ORGANISATION AND CURRICULUM
Years 7, 8 and 9 ICT are taught in mixed ability groups. All lessons are 40 minutes. Year 7 have 2 lessons a week. Year 8 have 3 lessons a week and Year 9 have 2 lessons a week.
The course we follow is the OCR Nationals First Award Level 2. As there is no ICT option at Key Stage 4, the students complete this qualification by the end of Year 9. Skills include: word processing, database, spreadsheets, desk top publishing, internet searching, file and folder management, safe working practices and video.
HOMEWORK
Due to the variation in software applications and operating systems outside school, homework is usually in the form of web research to prepare for the next lesson or online assessments which they take throughout the school year.
STAFFING
| Senior ICT Co-ordinator: | Mrs. Pappenheim BA (Joint Hons), Dip. Comp. Sc., QTS |
| Teacher: | Mrs. O. Hodgkinson BA, PGCE |
FACILITIES
Both ICT suites have Interactive Whiteboards and permanently installed data projectors. The students have a variety of equipment available for use such as digital cameras, scanners, headsets and microphones.
Network Support Services: a team of 2 technicians operate on the school premises. They provide a responsive, friendly and efficient service.
USEFUL LINKS
OCR Nationals in ICT – What are they worth?
ICT study and research resources.
Outline of ICT skills taught at The Towers (reveals table)
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| SKILLS | ACTIVITIES |
| Identifying problems and defining tasks | Planning |
| Information requirements | |
| Searching and selecting information | Search, Select |
| Accuracy and reliability | |
| Data collection | |
| Validation | |
| Organising and structuring information | Save |
| File Organisation | |
| Data Structures | |
| Templates, masters and styles | |
| Analysing and interpreting information | Interpret data |
| Graphs | |
| Combining and refining information | Combine and refine |
| Link information | |
| Modelling | Develop a model |
| Interact with a model | |
| Exchanging information | Messages and attachments |
| Share and collaborate | |
| Presenting information | Audience and purpose |
| Interaction and usability | |
| Reviewing, testing and evaluating | Model validity |
| Test a model or control solutions | |
| Test interaction | |
| Evaluate outcomes | |
| Evaluate data structures | |
| Evaluate use of ICT | |
| Assessing the impact of ICT | Safe working practices |
| E-safety |
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