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ICT in Schools

ICT in Schools. Thomas Ng BEd(Hons) MA(IT) MBA FBCS CITP Secondary ICT Consultant School Improvement Division Milton Keynes . Objectives. To share an understanding of the picture of ICT as a subject in schools To stimulate discussion. Computing. …is an applied philosophy of Science

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ICT in Schools

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  1. ICT in Schools Thomas Ng BEd(Hons) MA(IT) MBA FBCS CITP Secondary ICT Consultant School Improvement Division Milton Keynes

  2. Objectives To share an understanding of the picture of ICT as a subject in schools To stimulate discussion

  3. Computing …is an applied philosophy of Science …is the study of systematic problem solving and the practice of programming methodologies …it requires discipline, algorithmic thinking and independent research skills

  4. ICT …is the purposeful application of computer systems …students adapt computer systems skillfully to meet unforeseen needs …goes beyond being advanced users of ICT …involves the practice of design skills, system management skills and user support skills

  5. What is it like in schools?

  6. ICT as a school subject Curriculum content Assessment / Qualifications

  7. Key Stages (KS) KS1 + KS2 : 5 to 11 years old KS3 : 11 to 14 years old KS4 : 14 to 16 years old (GCSE) KS5 : post 16 (GCE)

  8. Curriculum content Statutory Programme of study (KS1 – KS4) • KS1 + KS2 QCA Scheme of work for ICT • National KS3 Strategy Framework of teaching ICT capability • Subject criteria for GCSE ICT + Applied ICT • Subject criteria for GCE Computing + Applied ICT

  9. Implementation As a discrete subject (KS1,2,3,4+) Units of work could be added or amended within existing subjects (KS1,2,3,4) Work could be coordinated between 2 or more subjects, leading to a common theme (KS3,4) Timetable could be suspended for special event/days (KS1,2,4) Work experience (KS4)

  10. Using a spreadsheet package Video example 1, 2, 3

  11. Assessment/Qualifications KS1 + KS2 : teacher assessed (TA) national curriculum (NC) levels - report to parents KS3 : TA NC level + on-screen test (statutory from 2008 subject to successful pilot) KS4 : GCSE / vocational equivalents KS5 : GCE ‘A’ level / vocational equivalents

  12. IT Users GNVQ ICT ECDL CLAIT+ DiDA IT Practitioners BTEC Firsts iPRO Microsoft Academies Cisco Academies Vocational Qualifications (KS4+)

  13. Point score on school performance table DiDA OCR Sys Support GCSE

  14. Summary “IT User” up to KS3 with mix mode of delivery “IT Practitioner” as a branch of vocational subjects at KS4 and beyond Computing as an academic subject at KS5 ICT as an academic subject at KS4 and KS5 Major reforms in progress

  15. On the horizon… Review of the KS3 Programme of study (Year 7 to start new curriculum in 2008) Development of Functional skills in ICT (1st teaching 2008) Development of Specialised diploma in ICT (1st teaching 2008) Review of subject criteria for GCE Computing and ICT (to separate out the 2 subjects)

  16. recent Government papers: 14-19 Education & skills white paper 14-19 Implementation plan Higher standards, better schools for all Every Child Matters References

  17. ICT in Schools Thomas Ng BEd(Hons) MA(IT) MBA FBCS CITP Secondary ICT Consultant School Improvement Division Milton Keynes thomas.ng@milton-keynes.gov.uk

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