EYFS Cluster Meeting: Learning and Developing through I.C.T.

1. EYFS Cluster Meeting: Learning and Developing through I.C.T.

2. Agenda 1. Overview of ICT resources delivered 2. Good practice for ICT 3. Software Overview 4. A Few More Treats!

3. 1 laptop with Microsoft Office for staff use. 1 P.C. with a range of software to use with children. 1 Printer/Scanner and Photocopier 1 Digital Camera 1 Storage trolley for P.C. and other items with wheeled castors and lockable door. Already delivered and installed;

4. Consider the ICT package in your setting.. A What are you confidently in or doing well? B What are you doing fairly well, but with some challenges? C What are you having problems with, or finding a challenge? ICT is as easy as A B C?

6. I.C.T. gives children the opportunity to… • Problem solve • Communicate and collaborate • Create links between skills and understanding • Be motivated to learn • Handle information

7. What is the Value of ICT? • Confidently handle equipment. • Repeatedly practise manipulative skills. • Use language to explain and discuss. • Seek help when needed. • Develop their awareness of when to use certain programs. E.g. Using a paint program to ‘draw’. • Use technology as it would be used in the ‘real world’, e.g. in role-play.

8. ICT within the E.Y.F.S

10. The 7 Principles of Good Practice for ICT ICT within a Unique Child A Unique Child • Ensure an educational purpose • Encourage collaboration • Integrate with other aspects of the curriculum • Ensure the child is in control • Choose applications that are transparent • Avoid applications containing violence or stereotypes • Be aware of health and safety issues

11. Considering ICT through the Commitments of the Unique Child Browse pages 3 – 6 Discuss how these may impact on provision at your setting.

12. Learning Environment • “Children learn by a process of actively constructing their own understandings. All the evidence suggests that a learning environment which helps children to do this will, not surprisingly be one which challenges them intellectually and stimulates them to be mentally active.” Whitebread 1996 • Effective ICT provision is making use of resources in all areas of the environment. • Expensive equipment, such as digital cameras, may encourage us to store it away from play-dough and paint! Remind children that they can ask to use it by putting a picture of the camera in the construction or creative area.

13. How resources could be placed for independent access and creative play.

14. Role Play Area • Resourcing role-play areas need not be costly. • Use old or nonworking equipment, equipment made from junk models and some child friendly ICT resources. • Creating the ‘junk’ equipment together opens up opportunities for children to talk about buttons and switches and how things work.

15. Task Look at card from E.Y.F.S. and discuss how ICT supports and enhances The Theme: Learning and Development Commitment: 4.2. Active Learning Begin by discussing the principle. ICT within the E.Y.F.S

16. Watch this excellent video clip of active ICT Paste this link into your web browser to watch the clip: www.naa.org.uk/naa_19961.aspx

18. Planning and the Practitioner’s Role Plan quality activities     Provide resources Provide a stimulating and quality learning environment Create links Involve all children Assist and support children’s learning Question and encourage thinking Observe and assess

19. ‘‘I think it’s become accepted that technology is, in itself, a bridge to learning rather than any kind of destination; and that a critical factor to the successful introduction of new learning tools is the intervention and involvement of a brilliant teacher.’’ Lord Puttnam, Chancellor of The Open University

20. Use of CDroms/Websites for developing skills across the areas of learning

21. This is the default windows display.

22. This is the display if you use the ‘Windows’ key on the keyboard

23. This is the display if you use the F12 key

24. 2simple Preschool Compilation 2simple City Number Run Letters and Sounds Come Alive Nursery Rhymes Goldilocks and the 3 bears Early Vision: Ourselves, Pets, The Garage, Software preinstalled on P.C.

25. 2simple Preschool Compilation 2 paint 2 publish 2 count 2 explore 2 play 2 beat Things to know… Contains 6 award winning programs to support children’s learning throughout the EYFS and the 6 areas of learning. Teacher’s Options: Ctrl + Shift + o (at the same time) Next steps ideas- e.g. Making a Weather Chart in 2count: www.2simpleclipart.com/video/2countweather.html

26. Real life experiences supported and enhanced through videos and activities. 10 exciting locations Easily accessible for the children working in the 22 months and above, following the support of an adult. Has a ‘sticky’ mouse button option for younger children, which is easier than drag and drop. Teacher’s Options: Ctrl + Shift + o (at the same time) Simple City

27. Letters and Sounds Activities help children distinguish between different sounds. All activities address Development Matters for CLLD Number RunContains 5 activities designed to help young children enjoy number work and provide a strong foundation for mathematical development Teacher Options: Ctrl + T

28. Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Classic fairytale told in verse with clear pictures. Accompanying interactive non-fiction texts related to the story. *Use the CD Roms to access Teacher’s resources for creating hands-on activities. Come Alive Nursery RhymesA collection of favourite nursery rhymes with supporting activities and non-fiction pages.

29. The Garage Winner of the Nursery World Awards 2008 (Creative Development Category) Highly commended at the 2007 BETT AWARDS DVD FILMInspire your children with this Garage role-play pack. See the mechanic speaking, listening and writing, the salesman on the computer and completing forms, and the motorist signing the paperwork. Watch a shop assistant making up a number plate and see a wealth of environmental print on the vehicle and road signs. CD HANDBOOK92 pages: includes Role-Play Guidance, Still Photographs, Signs, Notices and Badges, Key Vocabulary etc Early Vision Role-Play Resources

30. Including ICT in Improvement Plan

31. “All children can benefit from learning with and about ICT. There must be equitable access to all ICT equipment. ICT resources must be selected with care and used with creative and critical thought to reflect and celebrate the true diversity and richness of cultures and religions in our society and to include all children, regardless of race or gender. Observation, recording, assessment and intervention are required to help children extend their learning, solve problems and express themselves.” Primary National Strategy,Learning and Teaching using ICT, 2004

32. “ Education changes very slowly, technology changes very quickly but children only get to be children once.” Doug Brown, Learning Technologies Unit, Department for Education and Skills