| Area |
Issues |
Adventures
and Simulations |
| Pedagogic
Issues |
Appropriate
use of application. |
Activities
to be supported. |
| Resource
Issues |
Platform
to be used.
Application software to be used. |
Suitable
hardware.
Suitable software. |
Planning
Issues:
Long Term |
Most
suitable time to use the application.
Which activities will ICT support? |
Times
of the year when application is to be used. |
Planning
Issues:
Medium Term |
Collecting
resources.
Planning support materials. |
Experience
and evaluate the adventure or simulation that the pupils will
use.
Ensure Key Skills are identified and addressed.
Create support materials.
Collect and check resources. |
Planning
Issues:
Short Term |
Use
of application.
Assessment opportunities. |
Introduce
the adventure or simulation to the pupils.
Teach the pupils how to navigate through the adventure or
simulation.
Ensure the pupils understand the objectives of the adventure
or simulation.
Ensure the children can use the software effectively.
Provide
opportunities through focused, differentiated tasks for pupils
to:
- navigate
through and explore the adventure or simulation
- ask
questions of the nature: "What would happen if...."
|
| Assessment
Issues |
Assessment
of pupils' current achievements.
Date their experiences and competencies. |
Can
pupils:
- understand
the main purpose and objectives of the adventure or simulation
being used?
- navigate
through the adventure or simulation effectively?
|
| Recording
Assessment |
Recording
pupils' experiences and knowledge of skills to inform future
planning. |
Pupils
can:
- understand
the main purpose and objectives of the adventure or simulation
being used
- navigate
through the adventure or simulation effectively
|
| Evaluation |
Judgement
of timing and use of application:
Could the task have been carried out in a more conventional
or effective way?
Was continuity and progression achieved?
Will pupils need further consolidation, reinforcement or extension
work?
Did pupils acquire expected skills in both the Early Years
Desirable Outcomes and ICT? |
Did
the use of the software support the topic?
Did the software enhance classroom activities?
Were resources adequately prepared?
Did the activity enable pupils to keep on task?
Was there sufficient opportunity for differentiation?
Are pupils acquiring expected and necessary Key Skills?
Was there continuity and progression?
How suitable were the pupil groupings?
Is there need for reinforcement/consolidation or extension?
Were teaching and learning objectives met?
What, if anything, would you change when using an adventure
or simulation again? |
