ABSTRACT
Managing Information and Communications Technology (ICT) within the primary school is complex and time consuming for a whole variety of reasons. ICT coordinators act as technicians, trainers, researchers, liaison agents with outside agencies as well as curriculum developers and class teachers. This chapter offers advice and practical solutions to a range of issues and problems that are part and parcel of coordinating IT in primary schools. Developing a clear and consistent approach to teaching ICT across the school and across the curriculum is essential for effective teaching. One of the best ways of doing this is by developing tracking skills. This should be done through staff development, so all those involved can contribute. The chapter shows how whole school tracking can be approached, using the National Curriculum as operated in England and Wales as an example of a starting point.
