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The educational imperatives; ICT and ICTACOfsted’s (published) expectations
•Many primary and secondary schools not tracking progress ofpupils with ICT learning effectively.• Limited teacher capability in key topics such as programming.• Insufficient coordination of ICT learning in other curriculumareas.• Few schools assessed the impact of ICT on pupils’ overallachievement though Heads convinced ICT investment is key.• Weaknesses in the teaching of more demanding aspects ofICT such as control and data-handling.
Report link http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/ict-schools-2008-11
The educational imperatives; ICT and ICTACOfsted’s (unpublished) expectations
• Ofsted will expect you to define your ICT curriculum.• Your curriculum needs to be supported by attainmenttargets.• Ofsted will expect attainment targets achieved.• Taking into account their published expectations, I.e.stronger ‘computer science’ aspects of ICT at all keystages.
David Brown, National Inspector for ICT, Naace Conference 2012 and otherevents.
The educational imperatives; ICT and ICTACOutstanding teaching; quality of teaching in English
Teachers make imaginative use of a wide range ofresources, including moving image texts, …….. Teachersuse ICT imaginatively to enhance pupils’ learning in thedifferent areas of English. They take every opportunity toencourage pupils to work independently and homeworktasks significantly enhance pupils’ learning. Systematicapproaches to marking, target setting and feedbackchallenge all pupils to improve work in reading, speakingand listening, as well as writing.
Pupil premium spend and technologyThe most cost-effective approaches for interventions
• ICT: Moderate impact for high cost. “However there isconsiderable variation in impact.”• Parental involvement: moderate impact for moderate cost.Role of ICT?
• Teaching Assistants: Very low/no impact for high cost.
Next stepsNext steps24 Months to Liberate your Learning!
• A vision for the whole curriculum - which must remainbroad, balanced, relevant, progressive• How and to what extent do subjects justify their place?Are there other curriculum structures?• How will you guarantee your quality of teaching?• The local flavour; what makes your school outstanding?
• Evidence-based school improvement wth technology; the LearningTechnologies Needs Analysis tool.• Evidence-based CPD; LTNA, audits teachers’ skills, pedagogy orpupils’ experience with ICT, plan intervention, re-audit.• Free initial consultation with SLT to discuss your needs.• Course programme, ICT and SLT.
What are the current issues you are tackling?What support do you need?