1. Loretto RC Family Learning November 2017
ICT and writing
Loretto RC
Family Learning
November 2017

2. What do we mean by ICT (Information Communication Technology)
Using laptops/netbooks
iPads and Chrome books
Specially adapted keyboards
Hardware/software
The internet
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Power Point

3. Digital Literacy
Digital literacy is the set of competencies required for participation in modern society. It includes knowledge and skills to allow us to effectively use digital devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops for the purposes of communication, expression, collaboration and much more.
When Digital Literacy is Loretto – safety online is part of the programme.

4. Examples of using ICT @ Loretto
ebooks
Accelerated Reader
Assessment
Researching to present to others
Games to support progress with Literacy and Numeracy
Games to support motor skills (ASN)
News round
Pictures/photographs/videos as a stimulus for writing
To film and record – P.E. specialist
To listen to music and interpret – Music Specialist

5. The Interactive Whiteboard
Planning/vocabulary for story writing
Spelling words
Reference
Power Points
To listen to music
Daily Plan
Handwriting – writing repeater
Pictures/photographs/video

6. Useful Websites Oxford Owls Top marks ICT games Literactive
BBC dance mat or Doorways online
Education City
Word Talk
My Study Bar
mindgames.com
games for kids
Braintrix.com/memory-game/
Activity Village
Coolmath-games.com

7. Finally … Children enjoy using ICT
It’s important that children are competent using ICT
However, we do not want to lose the skill of handwriting
At times, we may want to ‘type’ our stories
To improve presentation
Less onerous
Can add graphics
It’s a modern way of learning

8. Children using ICT to support their Literacy Skills
Examples of …
Typing practice
Typing stories
Planning stories
Creating a PowerPoint Presentation
Playing Literacy Games