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ICT and writing. Loretto RC Family Learning November 2017. What do we mean by ICT (Information Communication Technology). Using laptops/netbooks iPads and Chrome books S pecially adapted keyboards Hardware/software T he internet Microsoft Word Microsoft Power Point. Digital Literacy.
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ICT and writing Loretto RC Family Learning November 2017
What do we mean by ICT(Information Communication Technology) • Using laptops/netbooks • iPads and Chrome books • Specially adapted keyboards • Hardware/software • The internet • Microsoft Word • Microsoft Power Point
Digital Literacy • Digital literacy is the set of competencies required for participation in modern society. It includes knowledgeand skills to allow us to effectively use digital devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops for the purposes of communication, expression, collaboration and much more. • When Digital Literacy is taught @ Loretto – safety online is part of the programme.
Examples of using ICT @ Loretto • ebooks • Accelerated Reader • Assessment • Researching to present to others • Games to support progress with Literacy and Numeracy • Games to support motor skills (ASN) • News round • Pictures/photographs/videos as a stimulus for writing • To film and record – P.E. specialist • To listen to music and interpret – Music Specialist
The Interactive Whiteboard • Planning/vocabulary for story writing • Spelling words • Reference • Power Points • To listen to music • Daily Plan • Handwriting – writing repeater • Pictures/photographs/video
Useful Websites • Oxford Owls • Top marks • ICT games • Literactive • BBC dance mat or Doorways online • Education City • Word Talk • My Study Bar • mindgames.com • www.learninggames for kids • Braintrix.com/memory-game/ • Activity Village • Coolmath-games.com
Finally … • Children enjoy using ICT • It’s important that children are competent using ICT • However, we do not want to lose the skill of handwriting • At times, we may want to ‘type’ our stories • To improve presentation • Less onerous • Can add graphics • It’s a modern way of learning
Children using ICT to support their Literacy Skills Examples of … • Typing practice • Typing stories • Planning stories • Creating a PowerPoint Presentation • Playing Literacy Games