Really Useful ICT Book

<p><em>The Really Useful ICT Book</em> is a practical and easy-to-use guide to give you all the confidence you need to use ICT really effectively inside and outside the primary classroom. It makes clear how ICT can be taught as a standalone subject and how it can be used easily and imaginatively to enhance teaching other subjects. </p><p>Jam-packed with ideas and templates to save you time this friendly handbook offers an introduction to:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>using ICT <em>inside </em>the classroom – including interactive whiteboards computer suites VLEs and e-safety </li> <p> </p> <li>using ICT <em>outside</em> the classroom – including word processors laptops data loggers and digital cameras</li> <p> </p> <li>when and how to use a wide range of software and hardware – from spreadsheet packages through to digital photography e-portfolios and software simulation</li> <p> </p> <li>using ICT in all subject areas</li> <p> </p> <li>practical suggestions for using ICT in cross-curricular topics</li> <p> </p> <li>using ICT to develop teacher and pupil creativity</li> <p> </p> <li>using ICT for assessment and in your professional role.</li> </ul><p>With an emphasis on developing children’s creativity and on progression from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2<em> The Really Useful ICT Book </em>is a comprehensive compendium of advice and inspiration for all training newly qualified and experienced teachers as well as those in support roles in primary schools. </p>