Millfield

Academic Subjects ICT

ICT

ICT

At present, we have 3 purpose-built computer labs, each containing 17 PCs running on a Windows 2003 Network with Windows XP.

Each lab has access to the following networked resources

• 6 scanners
• 2 laser printers
• 2 colour laser printers
• 1 colour printer
• 2 multimedia projectors
• 2 interactive whiteboards
• Secure Internet access

All classrooms have a single PC linked to the network with access to all the networked resources and over 2/3’s have a ceiling mounted projector.

We also have 2 banks of wireless laptops. One is situated in the main teaching block and contains 15 laptops and a printer that can be used for subject teaching. The second is located in the LDC and contains 7 laptops which are used to support pupils in their learning.

Every pupil and member of staff has their own personalised email address which they may use as and when they wish.

The Teaching of ICT

Year 3, 4 and 5: 2 timetabled lessons with a Class Teacher

Year 6: 1 timetabled lesson with an ICT specialist

Years 7 & 8 (Scholarship & CCE): 1 timetabled lesson with the Head of ICT

Years 7 & 8 (ACCE): 2 timetabled lessons with the Head of ICT

The following skills are covered:

Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Desk Top Publishing (DTP), Graphical Representation of Data, On-line Communications, Multimedia Presentations, Monitoring & Control, Digital Imagery and Graphic Design. All Year 7 pupils are put through an intensive week long touch typing course using the Englishtype software. Trainers from Englishtype spend three weeks with us and take the pupils through this software, showing them the importance of this life skill.

Links below to whole year plans for both the Senior & Junior Depts. to show what we cover & when throughout the year.

ICT