ICT

Introduction

The majority of pupils arrive at Breckenbrough with a high degree of understanding and competence in the use of ICT. Many find learning using ICT non-threatening and this leads to an increased enjoyment in learning.

The school has an ever evolving ICT resource. There is a network system attached to all classrooms, including the Art, CDT and Music rooms. Many classrooms have four computers and there is the Great Ayton Resource Room which has a suite of six computers and also hosts the main library. The internet is available in all classrooms. There are other resources available such as digital cameras, projectors and measuring equipment.

Aims

At Breckenbrough we aim to:

• encourage pupils to use ICT as a tool in their learning
• guide pupils to use the internet appropriately for research
• improve presentation through the use of ICT
• develop a range of learning opportunities using digital cameras and measuring equipment
• keep up to date with good quality learning packages

Cross curricular delivery of ICT

 ICT is used in all subject areas. Word Processing is used extensively in English and the Humanities lessons and by all Year 10 and 11 pupils in the production of their GCSE coursework. Many teachers encourage pupils to research information on the internet and teachers use the internet as a resource. In Maths and Sciences pupils use ICT for data retrieval and spread sheets. In Art, CDT and photography boys use drawing packages.  Digital cameras are used by pupils in Outdoor Education to record events and assist in coaching.

Teachers use ICT to help deliver the teaching programme. Some lessons are delivered by power point presentations. Most subject areas use resources from the internet and most subject areas have subject specific software, this has been particularly successful in MFL.

Year 11 pupils are given the opportunity to study GCSE ICT.

Successes

Many boys achieve success at GCSE. This has proved a popular option.

The school is also involved with the development of the subject on a national basis. We are contributing to discussions on the Assessment Tests at Key Stage 3. Here the school is trying to promote our concept of ICT and how it should be used in education.