KS3
KS3 ICT
- All pupils are timetabled for 2 periods of ICT per week
- All work in Junior School is undertaken using Microsoft applications, Internet Explorer & Jumpcraft/Scratch gaming software
- The work is delivered via Foyle College’s Moodle VLE
- Pupils can also use one of the ICT suites during non-ICT classes to complete research on the Internet or carry out project/display work.
- Courses are delivered to junior pupils via a Virtual Learning Environment.
- This is online and, as such, can be accessed from both school and home
Year 8 – Software Used
- MS PhotoStory to create ‘All About Me’ videos
- MS PowerPoint to create a multimedia presentation
- MS Word to create leaflets and posters
- MS Excel to introduce pupils to spreadsheets
Year 9 – Software Used
- MS Word to create leaflets and questionnaires
- MS Access to create databases and use databases to solve problems
- MS FrontPage to create a website
- Jumpcraft/Scratch to create a game
Year 10 – Software Used
- MS Word to create reports
- MS Access to create a database and design labels
- MS PowerPoint to create an advanced presentation
- Google docs to collaborate with peers while designing presentation and to showcase their work
- MS Frontpage to create an advanced website
- MS Excel to generate charts