The Really Useful ICT Book is a practical and easy-to-use guide to give you all the confidence you need to use ICT really effectively inside and outside the primary classroom. It makes clear how ICT can be taught as a standalone subject, and how it can be used easily and imaginatively to enhance teaching other subjects. Jam-packed with ideas and templates to save you time, this friendly handbook offers an introduction to: using ICT inside the classroom including interactive whiteboards, computer suites, VLEs and e-safety using ICT outside the classroom including word processors, laptops, data loggers and digital cameras when and how to use a wide range of software and hardware from spreadsheet packages through to digital photography, e-portfolios and software simulation using ICT in all subject areas practical suggestions for using ICT in cross-curricular topics using ICT to develop teacher and pupil creativity using ICT for assessment and in your professional role. With an emphasis on developing children s creativity and on progression from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2, The Really Useful ICT Book is a comprehensive compendium of advice and inspiration for all training, newly qualified and experienced teachers, as well as those in support roles in primary schools.

The Really Useful ICT Book is a practical and easy-to-use guide to give you all the confidence you need to use ICT really effectively inside and outside the primary classroom. It makes clear how ICT can be taught as a standalone subject, and how it can be used easily and imaginatively to enhance teaching other subjects. Jam-packed with ideas and templates to save you time, this friendly handbook offers an introduction to: using ICT inside the classroom - including interactive whiteboards, computer suites, VLEs and e-safety using ICT outside the classroom - including word processors, laptops, data loggers and digital cameras when and how to use a wide range of software and hardware - from spreadsheet packages through to digital photography, e-portfolios and software simulation using ICT in all subject areas practical suggestions for using ICT in cross-curricular topics using ICT to develop teacher and pupil creativity using ICT for assessment and in your professional role. With an emphasis on developing children's creativity and on progression from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2, The Really Useful ICT Book is a comprehensive compendium of advice and inspiration for all training, newly qualified and experienced teachers, as well as those in support roles in primary schools.

Cambridge ICT Starters: On Track, Stage 1 has been designed to support learners who are following the Cambridge Information and Communication Technology Starters syllabus. This book provides full coverage of all the modules. The sections of the book follow the order in which the modules appear in the syllabus. It builds on creating and formatting documents; planning, creating and organising multimedia presentations, incorporating audio and animation effects; designing and creating, testing, modifying and evaluating spreadsheets and graphs; creating, developing and testing databases; and maintaining data security. The activities in the book use Microsoft Office (R) 2007 and Windows (R) 7.

Cambridge ICT Starters: Next Steps, Stage 2 has been designed to support learners who are following the Cambridge Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Starters syllabus. This book provides full coverage of all the modules. The sections correspond to the modules and follow the order in which the modules appear in the syllabus. The book builds on writing and modifying commands to produce pictures and designs; searching, retrieving and storing internet information; setting up and managing an email account; and creating and organising multimedia presentations. The activities in the book use Microsoft (R) Office 2007 and Windows (R) 7.