1st Edition
Supporting Information and Communications Technology A Handbook for those who Assist in Early Years Settings
112 Pages
by
David Fulton Publishers
96 Pages
by
David Fulton Publishers
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First Published in 2001. This practical guide supports classroom assistants in the use of ICT. It provides support in the: practical issues linked to using a computer and other ICT equipment in the classroom; use of early years software linked to National Curriculum and Early Learning Goals outcomes; use of ICT in literacy, numeracy, science, art and design and children with special educational needs; personal use of ICT, linked to where it can contribute to classroom practice. It can be used as a stand-alone guide or in conjunction with study on classroom assistant training programmes.
Familiarizing yourself with the computer classroom: fitting things to the computer; printing; troubleshooting; the jargon buster. Working with groups at the computer. Working with reception on the computer - some teaching ideas: baseline assessment; literacy; numeracy; science. Working with year 1 on the computer - some teaching ideas: literacy, numeracy; science. Working with year 2 on the computer - some teaching ideas: literacy, numeracy, science. Using the computer for children who have English as their second language. Using interactive CD-ROMs as teaching tools. Using the concept keyboard. Linking to the Internet.
Biography
Farmer, Mike; Farmer, Gina