Information Communications and Technology (ICT) Policy: Policy Reviewed: Autumn Term 2018 Next Review: Autumn Term 2020
Information Communications and Technology (ICT) Policy: Policy Reviewed: Autumn Term 2018 Next Review: Autumn Term 2020
Information Communications and Technology (ICT) Policy: Policy Reviewed: Autumn Term 2018 Next Review: Autumn Term 2020
Vision
Our vision is for all teachers and pupils in our school to become confident users of ICT
so that they can develop the skills, knowledge and understanding which enables them to
use appropriate ICT resources effectively as powerful tools for teaching and learning.
Introduction
Information and Communications Technology across the curriculum has the potential to
transform and enrich pupils’ learning experiences and environments. It can empower
pupils, develop self-esteem and promote positive attitudes to learning. Additionally, the
creative use of ICT has the potential to improve pupils’ thinking skills, providing them
with opportunities to become independent, self-motivated and flexible learners.
Pupils should develop the skills of the cross-curricular subject, ‘Using ICT’ by
engaging in meaningful research and purposeful activities set in relevant contexts.
They should:
use ICT to handle and communicate information, solve problems and pose
questions;
process, present and exchange their ideas and translate their thinking into
creative outcomes that show an awareness of audience and purpose;
use ICT to collaborate within and beyond the classroom, to share and exchange
their work and to exhibit and showcase their learning.
In this policy we have used the term “information and communications technology” (ICT)
to denote the convergence of computers, mobile devices, DVD, cameras and
telecommunication, as seen in the use of multimedia devices and the networks and
services based on them. We are no longer involved solely with the use of standalone
computers but with interconnecting networks of computers/devices and the potential for
communication and access to information which this offers. Competence in ICT is
rapidly becoming a life skill that ranks alongside basic literacy and numeracy.
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The effective use of ICT in Carnmoney Primary School can measurably enhance the
learning environment and enrich the educational experience of all the children in our
care - from the most able to the least able. Well used, ICT can encourage a more
participative and independent approach to learning, thereby laying the foundations for
lifelong learning and personal development.
Explore
Pupils should be enabled to:
• access and manage data and information;
• research, select, process and interpret information;
• investigate, make predictions and solve problems through interaction
with digital tools;
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Express
Pupils should be enabled to:
• create, develop, present and publish ideas and information using a
range of digital media;
• create information and multimedia products using a range of assets.
Exchange
Pupils should be enabled to:
• communicate using a range of contemporary methods and tools;
• share, collaborate, exchange and develop ideas digitally.
Evaluate
Pupils should be enabled to:
• talk about, review and make improvements to work, reflecting on
the process and outcome;
• consider the sources and resources used.
Exhibit
Pupils should be enabled to:
• manage and present their stored work;
• showcase their learning across the curriculum.
Pupils’ experience of ICT should be acquired, developed and applied in all areas of the
curriculum: ICT should not be seen as separate from the teaching and learning activities
in subject areas but as an integral part of the Programmes of Study.
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forty-eight computers for use in classrooms, ICT suite and offices. This provision
included secure Internet access; increased bandwidth; a Help Desk and user support;
and a new eLearning platform called Fronter.
C2K delivers an Education Cloud environment to schools across Northern Ireland. It
provides the staff and pupils in Carnmoney Primary School with access to learning
resources from across the world and brings these resources into the classroom. Access
to the ‘digital classroom’ and its e-learning tools, lessons and resources is possible from
any internet connected device, 24 hours a day - allowing teachers, pupils and parents to
work in partnership to support learning. The communications and e-learning elements of
the service support collaboration between schools and offer pupils a richer learning
experience.
The staff of Carnmoney P.S. aim to provide the pupils in their care with the appropriate
access to ICT; to provide contexts in which the necessary skills can be developed; and
to ensure that the valuable opportunities to enhance pupils’ enjoyment of learning are
realised.
When ICT is given a prominent role in teaching and learning across all areas of the
curriculum it should create the learning environment which will make:
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activities and assist the ICT co-ordinator and ICT Team in the monitoring and recording
of pupil progress including as appropriate, the assessment of ‘Using ICT’ in line with the
UICT Levels of Progression.
Staff Development
The staff should be aware of the need to develop awareness of how ICT can be used as
an integral part of the processes and the management of teaching and learning, to
enhance and enrich education and to add to its enjoyment.
Staff should be provided with the opportunities to become involved in INSET to develop
their own awareness of how ICT can improve their own professional development and
ultimately their effectiveness as a classroom teacher.
When appropriate, pupils should have the opportunity to use their home ICT devices to
complete homework. However, staff must always remain aware that not every child has
access to a computer in their home environment.
ICT Equipment/Devices
All classrooms have at least;
two PC computers/laptops;
a data projector; and
an interactive whiteboard with connected AppleTV
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There are also 60 iPads and 17 iPad minis for shared use by all classes(timetabled).
These shared iPads are not permitted to be used outside the school premises without
permission from the ICT co-ordinator and SLT.
Teaching staff have “Staff iPads” for use in planning, classroom management and day to
day teaching and learning. Staff are permitted to take these devices home for
professional use and are responsible for their safekeeping. Staff must inform the ICT
co-ordinator and SLT of any damage to their iPad at the earliest opportunity.
All ICT devices with internet connectivity used by the pupils are protected by C2K’s
filtering service. The children must use the C2K system when connecting to the internet
in school unless permission has been given by a member of staff to use a device without
the filtering system and then only when, the pupil is being supervised in a one to one
situation by a member of staff.
Every member of staff and pupil has his/her own password and access rights for C2K
systems/accounts.
While privacy is respected and protected password controls, users must not expect files
stored on school ICT devices to be absolutely private. C2K monitor all school internet
use.
Monitoring of ICT provision is carried out by the school’s ICT co-ordinator, ICT Team,
Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Principal in the following ways:
Informal discussion with staff and pupils;
Observation of ICT displays;
Classroom observation;
Review the pupil’s work.
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e-Safety Guidelines
the Acceptable Use of Mobile Phones and other related Technologies;
Conclusion
To ensure that it is up to date and in line with DENI recommendations the Board of
Governors and staff will review this policy every two years or if appropriate more
regularly in line with new guidelines/recommendations.
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