This book takes into account three core policies: 'Every Child Matters', 'Personalised Learning', and 'Harnessing Technology', combined they are at the heart of changes to children and young peoples' experiences of school. Harnessing Technology considers these policies and their interlinked relationship. It outlines the ways in which technology allows us to assess, track and monitor pupil progress and use this information to better support both their learning and their broader needs, making it an essential resource for training and practicing teachers, school leaders, and all those...

The role of ICT in enhancing both teaching and learning in classrooms continues to develop, no more so than when in the hands of effective practitioners. This easy-to-use book outlines the many ways in which it can be used, both as a subject, and as a tool to support learning across the curriculum.

Now fully updated to take into account innovations in ICT and the revised National Occupational Standards, ICT for Teaching Assistants looks at the impact of these changes and includes:

• Practical examples of how ICT, including web-based tools such as 'blogs'...

With the focus on enhancing the ICT competence of the pupils whom you support, this book:

• shows how you can support students within the ICT programme of study - even if you re not a confident ICT user yourself
• tackles tricky issues such as assessment and progression
• suggests activities for developing skills, familiarity and understanding
• provides ideas and advice for effective use of ICT in other subjects
• shows how ICT can be a really effective tool for inclusion.

This can be used as a companion to ICT for Teaching...