Prior to Commencing the Task...

Consider the following:

• where in the planning would the use of the Internet be most appropriate?
• which part of the Early Years curriculum will be supported?
• what are the desired teaching and learning outcomes?
• is using the Internet going to enhance the theme/topic?
• does using the Internet complement the use of cross-curricular work currently being undertaken?
• what resources/materials will be needed?
• how will individuals/groups be organised to use the Internet or teacher-made activities effectively?
• are tasks differentiated?
• are tasks challenging?
• are the activities enjoyable for the pupils?
• does the task build on the previous knowledge of the pupils?
• what questions will be asked of pupils during and after the tasks?
• when will assessment take place? (During the task or through questioning the group after the task?)
• how will assessment be used to inform future planning?

Teaching Points:

• explore the Internet for useful sites that support the theme/topic. Some sites may be suitable for teacher support for classroom ideas and others for pupil use.
• browse/search for appropriate images to be used for simple screen tasks or as resources to enhance class work
• prepare any differentiated materials that are needed, such as teacher-made screen activities, print outs, etc.
• teachers need to be able to save and retrieve screen activities that have been prepared
• prepare questions that allow opportunities to extend/reinforce/focus the activity
• when using web sites with pupils ensure they are:
  • supervised
  • familiar with the mouse to either 'point and click' or 'drag' to move objects on screen
  • fully aware and understand the purpose of the task

The Task