ABSTRACT

Clearly explaining why computers are so important for teaching and learning, this book addresses common concerns of teaching assistants and offers advice on how these can be overcome in order to fully exploit the potential of ICT in school.

ICT for Teaching Assistants provides a background to ICT use within schools and includes step-by-step instructions, photocopiables and links to further development to broaden understanding. The book suggests activities that are ideal for creating resources and working with children, gives important information such as health and safety and legal requirements, and presents a detailed breakdown of ICT qualifications and what they entail.

part 18|2 pages

Getting qualified 12

chapter 1|7 pages

How we learn and how computers help us

chapter 2|15 pages

Including all learners

part |2 pages

PART 2 ICT in the classroom

chapter 3|2 pages

Using ICT in teaching and learning

chapter 4|11 pages

Using a word processor

chapter 5|11 pages

Using a desktop publisher

chapter 6|11 pages

Using spreadsheets and databases

chapter 7|11 pages

Using presentation programs

chapter 8|3 pages

Using a control program

chapter 9|5 pages

Using graphics packages

chapter 10|6 pages

Using the Internet

chapter 11|3 pages

1 Creating web pages

chapter 12|2 pages

Using digital cameras

chapter 13|3 pages

Using a digital video camera

part |2 pages

PART 3 Background knowledge

chapter 14|13 pages

Taking control: putting yourself in charge

chapter 15|2 pages

What is good ICT teaching?

chapter 16|5 pages

Health and safety issues

chapter 17|4 pages

Legal knowledge

chapter 18|3 pages

Getting qualified