ICT

In Years 7, 8 and 9, pupils take a GCSE Short Course in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Students study a range of ICT systems, as used in the home, at school, and in society. They are made aware of current and emerging technologies and the impact that advances in technology may have on themselves and others.

In Creative Use of ICT unit, pupils use a variety of multi-media including sound clips, video and animations when developing their projects. Pupils are also taught general ICT skills, including file management, control technology, word processing, basic desktop publishing, spreadsheets, databases. They also learn how to create web pages using web-authoring software and HTML.

In Year 10, students can complete the full GCSE in Information and Communication Technology and have the option to take Advanced Level in the Sixth Form.

Students use Studywiz, which is our VLE (virtual learning environment). This is a portal that allows pupils to log in at home to upload work etc via the Internet. The VLE has lots of resources for the pupils to use including worksheets, interactive tasks as well as learning materials. Pupils have their own electronic locker to store their work.

  

Interactive whiteboards are installed in every classroom and we have several sets of activote devices that allow teachers to conduct ‘who wants to be a millionaire’ type voting sessions.

Teachers and pupils can make use of several computer suites throughout the school.