Using ICT in the Primary School
- Carol Elston - Change Associated Training Solutions, Leeds
`I have really enjoyed reading this book, it is written in a clear, non-patronising way and the use of technical jargon is avoided. The information given is really informative and the activities are ones I could genuinely use during an ICT lesson' - Janine Thornhill, Higher Level Teaching Assistant (with ICT specialism)
Looking for an easy-to-read guide to embedding ICT within the primary curriculum? This book is packed full of practical examples and suggested activities to help the busy teacher or teaching assistant.
It provides the reader with the subject knowledge they need to confidently teach ICT skills and use ICT in planning, preparation and assessment. The focus is on the difference between learning ICT skills and applying ICT, with the emphasis placed on integrating ICT into the curriculum and learning by doing.
Key features include:
- practical guidance;
- activities incorporating word processing, database, spreadsheet, graphics, control software and Internet use (including email);
- advice on how to meet Foundation Stage and the ICT QCA scheme objectives for each year of primary education.
This is an invaluable resource for trainee teachers, HLTAs and TAs, established teachers, supply teachers, ICT Coordinators and all other educational professionals involved in teaching or supporting ICT within primary education.
'I have really enjoyed reading this book, it is written in a clear, non-patronising way and the use of technical jargon is avoided. The information given is really informative and the activities are ones I could genuinely use during an ICT lesson' - Janine Thornhill, Higher Level Teaching Assistant (with ICT specialism)
Great information, Easy to read and some good activities to follow. I like how it expands on ICT into other areas.
I wanted to use this book as a resource for my undergraduate students who are going to be primary school computer teachers (also called IT teachers), however the book provides very basic and simple information on ICT. When we consider the current generation of kids, most of them already know about these things. The book should cover more advanced applications with the presented software in the book. Anyone can easily find the information in the book through searching the internet.
This book is useful for practitioners working in the field of primary education. For students it is interesting to see activities that can be used to support ICT.
This book is clearly set out and easy to read. It outlines the role of ICT in Primary education and provides some useful ideas for activities.
A useful and engaging, simple text which looks at activities to do and how they link to the curriculum which supports the primary and older early years use of ICT
