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Courses for Autumn Term 2001 / Spring 2002Inspection, Support and Advisory Service - Courses Prospectus 2001-02
Basic Graphics | Control Technology | Data Handling in the classroom | Handling Pupil Data | Improving Literacy in the Primary School | Improving Numeracy in the Primary School | Logo in Mathematics | Multimedia using Hyperstudio | Multimedia using PowerPoint | PowerPoint | Processing Text and Images | Publishing on the Web | Spreadsheets and Modelling | Using the InternetTutor(s) : Angie Smith
Date(s)
02 October 2001
30 November 2001
05 February 2002Time(s) :0900-1200
Venue :EDIT, TF Davies Centre
Maximum number of participants : 10
Course description
This half-day course covers the Units 3A, 4B and 5A of the QCA ICT Scheme of Work for Key Stage 2. The course will demonstrate how to combine text and graphics, develop images using repeating patterns and create objects using an object-based graphics package. This course is suitable for developing a wide range of skills using graphics software which can be used with children throughout Key Stage 2. The materials installed on all NGfL networks will be used as the basis of the course.
Tutor(s) : Paul King
Date(s)
03 October 2001
20 November 2001
07 February 2002Time(s) : 0900-1200
Venue : EDIT, TF Davies Centre
Maximum number of participants : 10
Course description
This half day course is specially aimed at those teachers who are using Junior Control Insight which was provided as part of the NGfL Phase 3 and 4 software packs. This excellent program enables children to operate a simple to use 'systems' approach with process boxes and outputs. Pupils test all their ideas on screen in a simulation environment rich in images, animated graphics and sound. The course will cover the units 5E and 6C of the QCA scheme of work for Key Stage 2.
DATA HANDLING IN THE CLASSROOM
Tutor(s) : David James
Date(s)
2 November 2001
18 January 2002Time(s) : 0900-1600
Venue : EDIT, TF Davies Centre
Maximum number of participants : 10
Course description
This course is based on Units 3C, 4C, 4D, 5B and 5C of the QCA scheme of work for Key Stage 2. The course covers an introduction to making and using databases, dealing with simple questions involving two or more variables, sorting data and producing a variety of charts. You will learn how to use and create tree branching databases with children (unit 4C). This will lead to examples of classification materials related to science and history.
Tutor(s) : Paul King
Date(s) :
12 October, 2001
15 March 2002Time(s) : 0900-1600
Venue : EDIT, TF Davies Centre
Maximum number of participants : 10
Course description
A course for heads, senior staff and administrators who are interested in the statistical analysis of pupil data related to assessment and general school issues. This course will cover the basic features of Excel '97, including how data can be stored, analysed, manipulated and used to produce charts and tables. We will also include the close analysis of typical data sets.
IMPROVING LITERACY IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS USING ICT
Tutor(s) : David James
Date(s)
21 September 2001
1 March 2002Time(s) : 0900-1600
Venue : EDIT, TFD
Maximum number of participants : 10
Course description
This one day course illustrates the ways in which ICT can be used effectively during the Literacy Hour, and at other times, to help with text, sentence and word level work in primary curriculum. We will show you how ICT can support learners working towards the nine targets defined in the National Literacy Strategy. The first part of the course will be based around the uses of Talking Books - Kid Pix Studio - Slideshow and stories on the Internet which will aid the process of reading and writing with confidence, fluency and understanding.We will show you how children can:
· Plan, draft, revise and edit their own writing;
· Use project-based email topics;
· Use word bank software to extend the use of phonics etc.
Additionally, the course will cover the making of materials for children to use.
IMPROVING NUMERACY IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS USING ICTTutor(s) : Paul King
Date(s)
5 October 2001
1 February 2002Time(s) : 0900-1600
Venue : EDIT, TFD
Maximum number of participants : 10
Course description
This course will look at the wide range of materials now available for supporting the National Numeracy Strategy through the use of ICT. The course will look at:
· Data handling activities with children using spreadsheets and databases
· Solving problems involving numbers in context: 'real life, money and measures'.
· Numeracy software developed by the Association of Teachers of Mathematics
and on-line materials available through the internet.
LOGO IN MATHEMATICSTutor(s) : Paul King
Date(s)
22 November 2001
23 January 2002Time(s) : 0900-1200
Venue : EDIT, TF Davies Centre
Maximum number of participants : 10
Course description
This half-day course is based on Unit 4E of the QCA ICT Scheme of Work for Key Stage 2. It builds on Unit 2D 'Routes: controlling a floor turtle'. The course will cover the use and classroom developments of the LOGO software currently used in schools, Screen Turtle and Super LOGO. The course will show you how to write procedures, produce simple and complex designs and work through the activities that form the basis of Unit 4E, Modelling Effects on Screen.
MULTI MEDIA PRESENTATIONS USING HYPERSTUDIOTutor(s) : David James
Date(s) : 07 December 2001
Time(s) : 0900-1600
Venue : EDIT, TF Davies Centre
Maximum number of participants : 10
Course description
This course uses Hyperstudio, a major piece of multimedia software which has been a core element in the NGfL package in schools. This software is ideal for children from year 5 upwards and for teachers wishing to make interactive materials for younger children and those in special education. You will be shown how to create a multimedia presentation using text, images and sounds. The course will take you through all these aspects so that you can add pictures, text, sounds and link them through buttons into a full multimedia presentation. This course will follow the requirements of unit 6A of the QCA ICT Scheme of Work.
MULTI MEDIA PRESENTATIONS USING POWERPOINT
Tutor(s) : David James
Date(s) : 04 February 2002
Time(s) : 0900-1600
Venue : EDIT, TF Davies Centre
Maximum number of participants : 10
Course description
This course uses PowerPoint, a major piece of multimedia software which has been a core element in the NGfL package in schools. This software is ideal for children from year 5 upwards and for teachers wishing to make interactive materials for younger children and those in special education. PowerPoint not only produces linear displays but it can also create branching presentations. You will be shown how to create a multimedia presentation using text, images and sounds. The course will take you through all these aspects so that you can add pictures, text, sounds and link them through buttons into a full multimedia presentation. This course will follow the requirements of unit 6A of the QCA ICT Scheme of Work.
POWERPOINTTutor(s) : David James
Date(s)
25 September 2001
11 December 2001
30 January 2002Time(s) : 0900-1200
Venue : EDIT, TF Davies Centre
Maximum number of participants : 10
Course description
A course for all teachers who wish to learn how to prepare ICT presentations using the application Powerpoint which is part of the Microsoft Office Suite. You will be taken through the basic steps, leading to the preparation of presentations for use with a wide range of audiences. Additionally, the course will cover incorporating images from digital cameras and scanners. Although the course is focussed on the Year 7 QCA Unit 1 'Using ICT' it will be of use to all teachers.
PROCESSING TEXT AND IMAGESTutor(s) : Paul King and Angie Smith
Date(s) :
16 November 2001
23 November 2001Time(s) : 0900-1600
Venue : EDIT, TF Davies Centre
Maximum number of participants : 10
Course description
This course is based on the QCA ICT Scheme of Work for Key Stage 3, unit 3 Processing Text and Images. You will be shown how to gather, process and output information in text and image form and explore a variety of image-capture and image-manipulation methods to aid the creation of newspaper formats. The first day of the course will concentrate on developing the skills required to carry out the text and image manipulations using scanners, digital cameras and the internet. The second day will be spent applying the knowledge and undertaking various activities suitable for a range of subjects, which are appropriate for Year 7 pupils. Microsoft Publisher is the basis of the course.
PUBLISHING ON THE WEBTutor(s) : Angie Smith
Date(s) : 25 January 2002
Time(s) : 0900-1600
Venue : EDIT, TF Davies Centre
Maximum number of participants : 10
Course description
This course is designed to show you how to build an interactive website that can be published on the worldwide web or school intranet. You will be shown how to create pages that include graphics, hyperlinks and automated routines to control events. This course is particularly suitable for teaching QCA unit 9 - Publishing on the web (Year 8). It will also be suitable for teachers who are planning to produce a website for their school. Software used - Front Page Express
SPREADSHEETS AND MODELLINGTutor(s) : Paul King
Date(s)
9 November 2001
22 February 2002Time(s) : 0900-1600
Venue : EDIT, TF Davies Centre
Maximum number of participants : 10
Course description
This course is based on the ICT units 5D, 6B and unit 4 models: rules and investigations of the QCA schemes of work for Key Stages 2 and 3. It is intended to cover the entry of data, simple formulas and apply this to mathematical and scientific models. Models will be studied which explore how changes in a spreadsheet affect results and consideration given to the 'what if….?' question. At the end of the course, participants will be able to test the behaviour of simple spreadsheet models and solve problems using spreadsheets.
USING THE INTERNETTutor(s) : Angie Smith
Date(s)
28 September 2001
8 March 2002Time(s) : 0900-1600
Venue : EDIT, TF Davies Centre
Maximum number of participants : 10
Course description
This course is designed to give teachers the opportunity to become more familiar with the Internet. It is an introductory course and covers the basic use of the system, capturing and using resources, sending e-mails, attachments and searching for information. Time will be spent handling on-line information and downloading it for use in presentations, documentation etc.
