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elcome to the ICT department
Aims of the Information & Communication Technology Department
  • To develop an appreciation of the range of applications of I.C.T.
  • To develop competency and confidence in the use of computers and related hardware in a range of contexts and with a cross curricular approach.
  • To develop an understanding of the contribution that I.C.T. can make to solving problems in a systematic and methodical manner.
  • To develop an awareness of the importance and limitations of computers and I.C.T. tools in society.

    It is therefore the Aim of the Information & Communication Technology Department to ensure that all pupils develop an Information Technology Capability. This is more than simply being good at using the computer. The acquisition of I.C.T. capability consists of four aspects:-

  • Knowledge - about the application and use of the various I.C.T. Tools.
  • Skills - to use these tools effectively.
  • Understanding - of the opportunities that ICT can provide.
  • Appreciation - of the effects and limitations of I.C.T.

    Facilities:
    The faculty has three large dedicated ICT classrooms for use by year 7 to 11 students and a smaller ICT room for use by the sixth form

    Each classroom is equipped with an overhead projector and an interactive whiteboard
    All computers connect to the school network meaning that students can access their work from any computer
    All students have access to a filtered Internet service Other computers are to be found around the school either individually or in suites for use by separate students or whole classes

    Software

    All computers are installed with the Complete Microsoft Office Professional 2003 suite and therefore have access to the following software - Word Processor - Microsoft Word ,Spreadsheet - Microsoft Excel ,Database - Microsoft Access ,Presentation Software - Microsoft PowerPoint ,Desk Top Publishing - Microsoft Publisher.

    In addition several other specialist software applications are used including, ,Macromedia Dream-weaver, Macromedia Flash ,Macromedia FireWorks ,Flow-ol ,Microsoft Movie Maker & Scratch