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 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/wikispaces
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 or contribute to a wikispace to which they add their video. The outcome of this project is a blog/wiki with collaborative text and video content.
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.
Years 2–4 - E -Safety Day
Pupils will follow the animated adventures of Captain Kara as she navigates though the seas of Internet safety. During the day they will look at issues surrounding the SMART rules, how to be safe online, deal with issues around social networking, instant messaging and games. They will create an electronic poster or information leaflet on the theme of e-safety to teach other children about what they have learned on the day.
Years 5 and 6
Pupils will enter the Cyber-cafe and explore safe use of social Networking sites, Instant Messaging, issues of cyber-bullying and reliable Internet sources. They will complete a series of online and whole class activities They will use their ideas to create an animated comic strip on the theme of safety.
Years 3- 6 - Comic Life
Using a comic template to retell a story such as the history or PSHE topic that they are studying. They children can use digital cameras to take photos of themselves acting out the scenes before adding dialogue.
Years 4-6 - Making a News Programme/Documentary
Turn a news story or documentary your class has prepared at school into a TV programme by recording it with video Technology. The outcome could also be a podcast.

These are some ideas but we are happy to discuss any ideas for projects using ICT you may have

Build Confidence in Speaking and Listening
Projects are designed individually for small groups
¨  Podcasting
¨  Film Making
¨  Multi Media Presentations
¨  Green Screen Performance

Please contact Gillian Ingram (020 7387 5198)
g.ingram@southcamden-clc.org.uk