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ICT We aim to: Ensure that all pupils are computer literate and have the opportunity to reach their potential in using the ICT facilities, not only in discrete ICT lessons, but across the whole curriculum. What staff and facilities are available to the department? The department is staffed by two full time teachers. There are two main ICT suites which are part of the school wide network. In addition, many departments have their own computers that are used by pupils to carry out research and present their work. Each ICT Suite has an interactive whiteboard. How much time will I spend on this subject per ten day cycle? Lower School ............................................................................... 2 lessons plus homework GCSE ........................................................................ 5 lessons plus homework/coursework How big are the classes? From First Year to Third Year ICT is taught in form groups of around 25 pupils. We try to keep GCSE groups to the maximum group size of approximately 20 students. What will I be learning? In the first three years pupils learn how to use many of the latest software applications used in business and will develop skills in all areas of ICT including web design, graphics, office applications and communication. Pupils learn how to choose an application for a specific task and will develop an understanding of how ICT affects our daily lives. Pupils have their own e-mail address and access to the Internet, through our filtered line, to carry out research for their work in school. If pupils choose the GCSE option they will be involved in developing ICT systems and understanding how ICT helps to automate many of the things we take for granted. 28
Can I do my homework at school? Yes, whenever the ICT Suites are open. Pupils can also access the school network from home using the Citrix gateway (https://desktop.stockportgrammar.co.uk). This means that work started in school can be continued at home and vice versa. Pupils are also encouraged to use Citrix when working from home as it means their work is stored on our servers and is backed up each night. This removes the need for transporting important files on USB pen drives. ICT When can I use the computer? Pupils can use the computers before school, at break and lunch time for coursework or homework. Pupils can also use scanners and digital cameras to enhance their work. Are there any clubs? Animation Club meets in Computer Room 2 (CR2 is in the Woodsmoor Building) one lunchtime per week and covers many aspects of computer animation using software and modelling clay. The Media Technology Club is for Third Years and above and looks at the use of ICT in media production such as sound and video editing. The club meets regularly in the Media Suite at the back of the Main Hall. The Programming Club is open to all years and meets one lunchtime per week in Computer Room 1 (CR1 is in the Languages Building). This club will teach pupils the basics of computer programming language to create applications and games. Can I play games? Our policy is that the network is provided for educational purposes only. Pupils are not allowed to play computer games on the school computers unless it is part of a class activity specified by a teacher. Access to resources Although pupils can access email and the school network via the Internet, we are also beginning to develop the use of a virtual learning environment that will provide pupils with access to interactive resources. The school has also adopted ClickView which is a means of delivering video and audio content to pupils through the Internet. 29
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Page 5 and 6: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE LOWER SCHOOL
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Page 9 and 10: INFORMATION ON FIRST YEAR CO-CURRIC
Page 11 and 12: THE HALLAM LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTRE
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