EYFS Cluster Meeting: Learning and Developing through I.C.T.

School Improvement Service in Partnership with

EYFS Cluster Meeting: Learning and

Developing through I.C.T.


Agenda

1. Overview of ICT resources delivered

2. Good practice for ICT3. Software Overview4. A Few More Treats!


Already delivered and installed;• 1 laptop with Microsoft Office for

staff use.• 1 P.C. with a range of software to

use with children.• 1 Printer/Scanner and Photocopier• 1 Digital Camera• 1 Storage trolley for P.C. and

other items with wheeled castors and lockable door.


ICT is as easy as A B C?Consider the ICT package in your setting..A What are you confidently in or

doing well?B What are you doing fairly well,

but with some challenges?C What are you having problems

with, or finding a challenge?


I.C.T. gives children the opportunity to…• Problem solve

• Communicate and collaborate

• Create links between skills and understanding

• Be motivated to learn

• Handle information


What is the Value of ICT?• Confidently handle

equipment.• Repeatedly practise

manipulative skills.• Use language to explain and

discuss.• Seek help when needed.• Develop their awareness of

when to use certain programs. E.g. Using a paint program to ‘draw’.

• Use technology as it would be used in the ‘real world’, e.g. in role-play.


ICT within the E.Y.F.S


The 7 Principles of Good Practice for ICT Ensure an educational purpose Encourage collaboration Integrate with other aspects of the curriculum Ensure the child is in control Choose applications that are transparent Avoid applications containing violence or

stereotypes Be aware of health and safety issues

ICT within a Unique Child A UniqueChild


Considering ICT through the Commitments of the Unique Child

Browse pages 3 – 6 Discuss how these may impact on provision at your setting.


Learning Environment• “Children learn by a process of actively constructing

their own understandings. All the evidence suggests that a learning environment which helps children to do this will, not surprisingly be one which challenges them intellectually and stimulates them to be mentally active.” Whitebread 1996

• Effective ICT provision is making use of resources in all areas of the environment.

• Expensive equipment, such as digital cameras, may encourage us to store it away from play-dough and paint! Remind children that they can ask to use it by putting a picture of the camera in the construction or creative area.


How resources could be placed for independent access and creative play.Exploratory/InvestigationDigital cameraHand held metal detectorMicroscopeImage and sound postcards for sharing discoveries.

MathematicalCalculatorsMobile phonesProgrammable toysElectronic Games

Mark-makingScannerMark-making software on PCs.Art tabletsLED message boards

Reading and ListeningMusical booksCD playersSoftware on PCs that support story and rhymes.Walkie-talkiesSound recorders in books, hand held.

MalleableDigital camera/ video cameraSimple animation software on PC.

ConstructionDigital cameraBattery and button operated diggers and trucks.

Role-Play Video cameraBaby Monitor (screened versions are particularly exciting!)Real and replica items from the experiences created in the role-play.

SandDigital scalesMicroscopeMetal detector

MusicKeyboardsElectronic drum matsvideo cameraSound recorders in books, hand held.

Physical/MovementDigital camera/ video cameraProjectors to show backgrounds or images for dance/ actions/

role-play/storytelling. StopwatchesProgrammable toysDance mats

Small WorldProgrammable toysRemote control cars etc

CreativeLight boxesDigital camera/ video camera


Role Play Area• Resourcing role-play

areas need not be costly. • Use old or nonworking

equipment, equipment made from junk models and some child friendly ICT resources.

• Creating the ‘junk’ equipment together opens up opportunities for children to talk about buttons and switches and how things work.


Task Look at card from E.Y.F.S. and discuss

how ICT supports and enhances

The Theme: Learning and Development Commitment: 4.2. Active Learning

Begin by discussing the principle.

ICT within the E.Y.F.S


Watch this excellent video clip of active ICTPaste this link into your web browser to watch the clip:www.naa.org.uk/naa_19961.aspx


Planning and the Practitioner’s Role

• Plan quality activities • Provide resources• Provide a stimulating and quality learning environment• Create links• Involve all children • Assist and support children’s learning• Question and encourage thinking• Observe and assess


‘‘I think it’s become accepted that technology is, in itself, a bridge to learning rather than any kind of

destination; and that a critical factor to the successful introduction of new learning tools is the intervention and

involvement of a brilliant teacher.’’

Lord Puttnam, Chancellor of The Open University


Use of CDroms/Websites for developing skills across the areas of learning


This is the default windows display.


This is the display if you use the ‘Windows’ key on the keyboard


This is the display if you use the F12 key


Software preinstalled on P.C. • 2simple Preschool Compilation• 2simple City• Number Run• Letters and Sounds• Come Alive Nursery Rhymes• Goldilocks and the 3 bears• Early Vision: Ourselves, Pets, The

Garage,


2simple Preschool CompilationThings to know…Contains 6 award winning programs to support children’s learning throughout the EYFS and the 6 areas of learning.

Teacher’s Options: Ctrl + Shift + o (at the same time)

Next steps ideas- e.g. Making a Weather Chart in 2count:

www.2simpleclipart.com/video/2countweather.html

2 paint2 publish2 count2 explore2 play2 beat


Simple City• Real life experiences supported and enhanced

through videos and activities.• 10 exciting locations• Easily accessible for the children working in the

22 months and above, following the support of an adult.

• Has a ‘sticky’ mouse button option for younger children, which is easier than drag and drop.

Teacher’s Options: Ctrl + Shift + o (at the same time)


Number RunContains 5 activities designed to help young children enjoy number work and provide a strong foundation for mathematical developmentLetters and SoundsActivities help children distinguish

between different sounds. All activities address Development

Matters for CLLDTeacher Options: Ctrl + T


Come Alive Nursery Rhymes

A collection of favourite nursery rhymes with supporting activities and non-fiction pages.Goldilocks and the 3 BearsClassic fairytale told in verse with clear

pictures.

Accompanying interactive non-fiction texts related to the story.

*Use the CD Roms to access Teacher’s resources for creating hands-on activities.


Early Vision Role-Play ResourcesThe GarageWinner of the Nursery World Awards 2008 (Creative

Development Category)

Highly commended at the 2007 BETT AWARDS

DVD FILMInspire your children with this Garage role-play pack. See the mechanic speaking, listening and writing, the salesman on the computer and completing forms, and the motorist signing the paperwork. Watch a shop assistant making up a number plate and see a wealth of environmental print on the vehicle and road signs.

CD HANDBOOK92 pages: includes Role-Play Guidance, Still Photographs, Signs, Notices and Badges, Key Vocabulary etc


Including ICT in Improvement PlanRecommendations Action Persons

LeadingTime Scale and Cost

Monitoring/ Support Arrangements

Success Criteria

To develop ICT within the setting

To assess current use of ICT to support Teaching and Learning.Observe areas of learning within the setting and record children’s access to ICT.Monitor planning at long and medium term level to evaluate use of ICT.Create an ICT resource audit. To purchase ICT resources to develop CLL within the setting.Research available resources.Discuss possible opportunities for supporting CLL through ICT with staff.Cost resources.Raise funds at Summer Fair.Security label and provide batteries.Support staff in using resources.

To provide training for staff in ICT2 staff members to attend ICT course

To encourage all staff to use digital camera to support observations of the children. Staff to spend meeting having training in using camera and exploring using it. Staff members to use camera for a session during the week to take photos, download, save and print.

Room Leader Sept 2006 Room Leader to meet with manager to discuss findings.

Areas for development will be highlighted through evaluation of current use, additional needs to be added to action plan.


“All children can benefit from learning with and about ICT. There must be equitable access to all ICT equipment. ICT resources must be selected with care and used with creative and critical thought to reflect and celebrate the true diversity and richness of cultures and religions in our society and to include all children, regardless of race or gender. Observation, recording, assessment and intervention are required to help children extend their learning, solve problems and express themselves.” Primary National Strategy, Learning and Teaching using ICT, 2004


“ Education changes very slowly, technologychanges very quickly but children only get

to be children once.”Doug Brown, Learning Technologies Unit,

Department for Education and Skills

EYFS Cluster Meeting: Learning and Developing through I.C.T.

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