Multimedia Computers (with sound and graphics cards, access to CDs and speakes or headphones)
Colour Printers
Access to the Internet
The following table provides a list of additional hardware that school should
consider buying in order to deliver their curriculum
Hardware Item |
KS 1 |
KS 2 |
KS 3&4 |
| CD writer |
*
|
*
|
|
| Control Box, motors, etc. |
*, Unit 5e.6c
|
NC,*, Unit 6, 13
|
|
| Controllable toys |
*
|
||
| Digital Camera |
*, Unit 1c,1e
|
*, Unit 4b
|
*, Unit 1, 3, 15
|
| DVD |
*
|
*
|
|
| Graphics Tablet |
*
|
*
|
|
| Head Phones |
*
|
*
|
*
|
| Microphone |
*, Unit 3b, 6a
|
*
|
|
| Microscope |
*
|
*
|
*
|
| Midi Interface and Keyboard |
*, Unit 3b
|
*, Unit 1
|
|
| Photo Quality Printer |
*
|
*
|
*
|
| Projector |
*
|
*
|
*
|
| Roamer |
NC, *, Unit 1f
|
*, Unit 4e
|
|
| Scanner |
*
|
*, Unit 4b
|
*, Unit 1,3,15
|
| Sensors (data logging) |
NC, *, Unit 5f
|
NC, *, Unit 7, 8, 13
|
Key
NC - mentioned in the National Curriculum orders for ICT
* - indicates where an item would be useful in the general delivery of the
wider curriculum
Unit - specified in the QCA Scheme of Work for ICT
Key Stage 1 and 2
Software |
Publisher |
Details |
QCA Ref |
Pages
|
Granada / Semerc |
KS1 talking word processor with large font settings and
a reduced range of tools. Easy to insert pictures |
1B Using a word bank 1D Labelling and classifying - describing and sorting objects 2A Writing stories: communicating information using text |
Clicker 4
|
Crick/Semerc |
KS1/SEN word processor with word bank facility and writing
grids. Multimedia authoring KS2. Upgrade from any Clicker version available |
1B Using a word bank 1D Labelling and classifying - describing and sorting objects 6A Multimedia presentation |
Word 2000
|
Microsoft |
KS2 / Staff word processor |
3A Combining text and graphics 4A Writing for different audiences 5A Graphical modelling - produce images and visual models to explore patterns and relationships 6A Multimedia presentation 6D Using the internet to search large databases and interpret information |
Number Box
|
Black Cat/Semerc |
KS1 and KS2 Spreadsheet. 4 levels of ability. Colourful,
child friendly. Excellent graphing facilities. Quick sheets. |
5D Introduction to spreadsheets 6B Spreadsheet modelling |
Graph Plot 2
|
Semerc |
KS1 and KS2 graph plotting program including pictogram.
Upgrade from Graph Plot available. |
2E Questions and answers. 4D Collecting and presenting information: questionnaires and pie charts. |
First Logo
|
Logotron |
An Iintroduction to Logo for KS1 and early KS2. Excellent
support for learning in numeracy |
|
Superlogo
|
Logotron |
Powerful Logo program for KS2 but can be used at KS1. Excellent
support for learning Numeracy. Will cover both KS1 and KS2 if First Logo
not affordable. |
4E Modelling effects on screen |
2question
|
2Simple Software |
KS1 / KS2 easy to use branching database which can support
cross-curricular learning |
2E Questions and answers. 4C Branching databases - like decision trees |
Junior Viewpoint
|
Logotron |
Database for KS2 but can be used in Y2. Data files are available
to support work in Science and History. Junior Viewpoint is an upgrade of Juniror Pinpoint. |
2E Questions and answers. 3C Introduction to databases 4D Collecting and presenting information: questionnaires and pie charts. 5B Analysing data and asking questions using complex searches. 5C Evaluating information, checking accuracy and plausibility |
Junior Insight
|
Logotron |
Datalogging program which can be used to support Science
throughout KS2. Live sensing kit (sensors) also required |
4D Collecting and presenting information: questionnaires
and pie charts. 5F Monitoring environmental conditions and changes |
Flowol
|
Data Harvest |
Control program to allow easy use of input and outputs on
screen although control boxes, wires and sensors can be used. |
5E Controlling Devices 6C Control and monitoring - What happens when...? |
Albert's House
|
Resource |
KS1 Modelling program |
1C The information around us |
Crystal Rainforest
|
Sherston |
Modelling program which reinforces use of Logo and supports
Numeracy throughout KS2 |
3D Exploring simulations |
My World for Windows
|
Semerc |
KS1 / KS2 / SEN program which allows pictures or text to
be picked up and moved around the screen. Includes a selection of ready-made
screens and more can be purchased to support learning across the curriculum. |
1A An introduction to modelling |
Dazzle Plus
|
Semerc |
KS1 / KS2 drawing and painting program. Tools can be added
or removed to make the program simpler (KS1) and develop specific skills. |
1A An introduction to modelling 2B Creating pictures 3A Combining text and pictures 4B Developing images using repeating patterns |
|
|
Other Recommended Software to Support QCA |
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Oxford Children's Encyclopedia
|
OUP |
6 themes to explore, search screen, notebook, dictionary
with content suitable for KS 1 and 2. |
2C Finding information |
Music Box
|
Topologika |
Excellent piece of music software ideal for the non-specialist
music teacher. It has a wide range of uses to support the music curriculum.
A huge range of classical and modern instruments. |
3B Manipulating Sound |
Key Stage 3
Type of Software |
Title : Please note that the titles below fulfil the criteria, it does not represent a definative software list. |
| Word processing software that includes facilities for mail merge, macros
and inport / export |
Microsoft Word |
| Desktop Publishing that includes facilities to create masters and paper |
Microsoft Publisher |
| Presentation software |
Microsoft PowerPoint |
| Multimedia authoring software |
Multmedia Fusion |
| Web authoring and publishing software |
Dreamweaver |
| Graphics software - bitmap |
Photoshop, PhotoImpact, Paint |
| Graphics software - vector |
Draw, Corel Draw |
| Spreadsheet |
Microsoft Excel |
| Database - flat file |
Viewpoint |
| Control software |
Flowol |
| Data logging |
LogIT. Data Disc |
| Sound editing / recording |
Microsoft Sound Recorder |
| Integrated suite of software that will include some of the above |
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Works |
| Other rcommended software |
MyWorld for Windows / MyWorld 3 |
Clicker 4, Word Bar |
It will be recognised that some of the newer packages can perform many functions,
e.g. Word 2000 could be used to DTP, Web author, create Multimedia and even
perform some of the functions of a Spreadsheet. However, schools need to give
students as wide an experience as possible and it is appropriate to have two
different kinds of the same type of software to allow students to compare
the their facilities and decide which is the more appropriate for particular
task.
There is also the need for content - clip art, CD-ROMs, access to the Internet
- and curriculum specific software.
