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ICT
In Years 7, 8 and 9, pupils take a 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.
- Year 9s using iPads
Year 8 programming of robots
Year 8 have started using the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robotics toolkit, which allows the pupils to build and program robots that can perform various interesting tasks. You get everything you need to create your very own intelligent LEGO robot!
Applications include fitting the robot with sensors that can control motors and respond to light, sound and touch.
The pupils are being excited and challenged by the tasks that are being set and are learning valuable problem-solving skills relating to control technology. Working alongside the Science Department, we are developing the use of robotics to stimulate the minds of our pupils and to encourage them to think outside of the LEGO box!
Pupils use a variety of multimedia 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 have the option of taking GCSE Business Communications.
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.
