ICT


TERM 1 2024

 

Middle to Senior students will learn how to use programs such as Microsoft Office, Google Sheets and Google Classroom. They will undertake an eSafety program which will delve into the importance of online safety and security. Students will conclude the term by designing their own comics on ComicLife. 

 

Grade 1/2s will continue to build on their skills using a desktop computer and its keyboard functions. Students will be introduced to programs such as MS Word, PAINT & Publisher to create documents that include; inserting borders, images from Google and our school server, style, and backgrounds to enhance their work in a creative way. The use of simple robotics will be introduced later in the term where children will investigate the mechanics and design of a model. Students will be able to build a range of working models that they can program, move and operate through coding.

 

Foundation will be introduced to software programs that will support and develop literacy & numeracy using BroadLearn, KidPix as well as working with basic coding and robotics through BeeBots. They will learn the components of a desktop computer and develop their keyboarding skills, using the mouse to navigate through a variety of programs available at the school.

 ‘Online Safety’ will be an ongoing topic that will be regularly re-visited throughout the term.

 

Mr C & Mrs Nguyen

 

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