1. Year 8 ICT Facilities at our school

2. Hardware Hardware is the name given to all of the devices we can see and touch in the ICT suite.

3. Software Software is the name given to the programs, applications and games we use on computers. Software comes on CD or disks and is installed onto the computer

4. Internet The Internet is a network of computers which extends all over the world. We use the internet to lFind information lCommunicate globally

5. Printers PrinterHow it worksCost per page LaserjetUses heat to burn toner onto a page giving images 0.5 pence per page InkjetSprays ink onto paper from print head. Has two cartridges, one black and one coloured 8 pence per page

6. Computers lWe have 212 computers on the school network lYou will need a username and password to use them lAll computers are linked to the main computer called a server

7. Other Hardware lOther hardware in the ICT suite includes : lDigital cameras and web cams lScanners lFlat screen monitors lErgonomically designed keyboards