These projects have been developed with reference to the new ICT Applications in Literacy framework.

Click here to download the framework with suggested applications to use in each area.

KS1
Espresso
Pupils use this resource for a variety of activities. They can watch short videos and answer comprehension style screen tests. They can complete real life problem solving activities on topics do with shape, space and measurements. They can research most topics on the primary curriculum sourcing text and images which can then be turned into a presentation.
Creative Writing
Developing literacy and IT skills using 2create a story.
Control
Investigating simple computer programs to control simple robots using Bee-bots and on screen with 2go.

KS2
Year 3 - Creative Writing
Pupils retell the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur and illustrate it in 2Create a Story. In the afternoon they create a maze using 2Paint a Picture. The outcome of this project is an interactive story and a print out of a maze.
Years 3-6 - Poetry Movies
Pupils create a movie retelling their poems. The pupils create pictures from their poem using 2Paint a Picture, they then put these pictures into Photo Story to create a movie. The movie can be imported into Moviemaker to add titles and effects. The outcome of this project is a movie of a poem. A soundtrack developed in Audacity can be added.
Years 3-6 - Databases
Using 2Investigate pupils learn how to search databases – they learn how to narrow down searches and filter results in order to find required information. In the afternoon the pupils collectively create a database about their class. Some preparation work at school may be necessary for this project. The outcome of this project is a database for their class.
Years 4-6 - Robotics (Lego Mindstorms)
Build and program smart robots using industry standard programming techniques. The outcome of this project is a program to control a robot.
Year 6 - Blogging
Using photos collected on a topic chosen by the class teacher, pupils use Photo Story to turn their photos into a movie. In the afternoon pupils will then write a blog to which they add their video. The outcome of this project is a blog with text and video content.
Years 5-6 - Making an Advert with Photo Story or Moviemaker
Pupils create an advert for a product of their choice. To create their advert pupils search for pictures on the internet and create pictures using 2Paint a Picture. These pictures are imported into Photo Story to create a movie with titles, narration and music. The outcome of this project is a 30 second TV advert.
Year 6 - Website Design
In the morning pupils collectively design the structure and content for an alternative school website – made by pupils with pupils in mind. In the afternoon, using Google Pages, the whole class create and launch the website. The outcome of this project is published alternative school website.
Years 3-6 - Multimedia Presentations
Pupils create a multimedia presentation using suitable software (depending on the age of the pupils), adding animation, sounds and other effects to illustrate a set topic. The outcome of this project is a multimedia presentation.
Years 3-6 - Control
Using appropriate software pupils learn how to program robots and computers to perform basic tasks. Pupils learn about trial and error and to refine their commands in order to get their desired results. KS2 pupils will use MSW Logo and Flowol. The outcome of this project is an understanding of Programming and trial and error.

Other topics can be done by negotiation with CLC staff – please contact Gillian Ingram (020 7387 5198)