[Yr7-10it] IT structure at lower secondary levels

[RILEY, Bruce]

Rob,

I am going through an audit at the moment to determine the ICT skills
required by each KLA/VELs. In the past I have prepared tutorials
(written and captured) which staff has used to first use the software in
their class then build on this with their own work. I also run PD
sessions for staff. We try to spread the load across each KLA, eg
English develop Inspiration, SOSE maybe PP, Maths do SS, LOTE use email,
etc. Students also have sessions on basic file management and naming
conventions.

Bruce

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[mailto:yr7-10it-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Rob Attrill
Sent: Tuesday, 7 June 2005 10:09 AM
To: Yr7-10it at edulists.com.au
Subject: [Yr7-10it] IT structure at lower secondary levels

Hi all,

I have been approached by our admin over the issue of how IT is 
delivered in Year 7 and its impact on student skills and attitudes in 
subsequent years (all the way up to our Year 12 classes). Our principal 
is keen on the idea of delivering IT skills from within the other 
subject areas (ie to be taught by the maths, SOSE, etc. Eng teacher). I 
guess this model is still called "Computers Across the Curriculum" - CAC

for want of another term.

I know this has been raked over regularly, but if you have the time I 
would appreciate if you could let me know if you have any personal 
experience or strong opinions on the matter. I have some specific 
aspects to consider, one of which is the impact on and experience of the

model on senior IT classes.

I am interested in a wide range of related aspects. What is the most 
likely physical resourcing model for CAC? (eg IT labs, pods, classroom 
based pc's etc) What funding and resourcing priority does that require 
wthin a school? What training and support structure is required? What 
impact does it have on computer skills and subject choice as students 
move up through other levels? How reliable a structure is it to nurture 
these IT skills (or will they tend to wither away)?

I know of the Northcote SC case, but am more interested in schools using

(present or past tense) CAC that have not had the benefit of Navigator 
funding. I would love to hear from people who have experienced this 
model for themselves, especially if the model has been introduced and 
then reexamined, regardless of whether it has continued or not.

regards

Rob Attrill
Mill Park SC
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