ICT Skills Audit

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The aim of this audit is to raise your awareness regarding the general ICT skills expected of teachers in any phase; this is what is tested in the QTS ICT skills test. If you are very inexperienced with ICT then it would be very helpful to begin to address this now. There are main sections below. !lease read each "uestion and then write the number that you feel best describes your current level of skill in that area. Key #$ %o experience &$ 'imited experience ($ )egular user *$ Confident +$ ,xpert -$ %ot applicable. . %ote$ This is a general audit. /e aware that some skills0 including the more advanced skills indicated by an asterisk 1.20 may not be relevant to your sub3ect or phase.

1: IT skills for new users

#.# #.& #.( #.* #.+ #.5 #.6 #.9 #. use toolbars0 drop4down menus and dialogue boxes; highlight and select0 from a menu or set of program icons0 by using the mouse or tracker ball; swap between programs; load and run software; cut0 copy and paste data 1e.g. text0 pictures or numbers2 within0 and between0 applications; move and copy files; manage files0 create folders0 format discs; use on4line help 1e.g. help menu0 7ffice 8ssistant etc2; use IT for recording and reporting pupils: attainment0 progress and needs; select and use a network or standalone printer;

use correct procedures and terminology in relation to IT0 e.g. know and use correct #.#- vocabulary0 understand computer 3argon0 logon to and turn off computers in the correct se"uence #.## use IT to aid administrative tasks0 e.g. collecting money #.#& .use passwords and set up passwords for pupils;

2: Communication using word processing

&.# use a word4processor to draft and edit basic text; &.& use word4processor features such as tabs0 tables0 headers ; footers and the spelling checkers;

&.( use a computer to produce a poster incorporating graphics ; text in large fonts; &.* read0 compose and send electronic mail;

&.+ attach files to e4mails0 selecting appropriate formats; &.5 use word processing to enrich and enhance learning in your class or classes; &.6 .establish and organise class and individual e4pals for your pupils0 communicating and co4 operating with other schools.

&.9 .share workspace with other people in remote locations;

: !orking wit" pictures

(.# (.& (.( (.* (.+ (.5 (.6 (.9 (. (.#use a computer to draw pictures and diagrams; record and use<change an image from a scanner; record and use<change an image from a digital camera; use a computer aided design package 1e.g. design the layout of a classroom etc.2; :capture: and use<change an image from a C=4)7>; set up ICT e"uipment0 including input devices 1e.g. keyboard0 digital camera and scanner2; :ungroup: and change<enhance visual images; use computer generated or stored visual images to enrich and enhance learning in your class or classes? take account of the si@e of files when printing; .compress large files0 using a :@ip: programme0 and save images in a format to conserve memory space 1be aware of the different formats and their uses eg A!,B0 BIC0 />!2

(.## .record video images;

#: $andling information using spreads"eets

*.# create a spreadsheet by entering and formatting labels and numerical data into cells; *.& enter formulas into cells and apply them to selected ranges of cells; *.( change variables in a spreadsheet or simulation; *.* predict patterns and hypothesise; *.+ use a computer to produce graphs and charts; *.5 use spreadsheets to enrich and enhance the learning of pupils in your class or classes; .link files directly and dynamically when working concurrently in different applications; eg. *.6 when files are linked in this way0 changes made in an ,xcel spreadsheet will result in automatic changes taking place in the Dord document containing the imported spreadsheet.

%: T"e Internet as a learning resource

+.# find and download different sources of information from the Internet; +.& engage in and establish links for yourself and others with Internet discussion and social

groups; +.( plan and implement a search using a computer 1including the use of 8%=0 7)0 IC<TE,% etc2;

+.* search text for words or phrases; +.+ teach pupils to access and evaluate information on the Internet; +.5 use the resource of the Internet to enrich and enhance learning in your class or classes? +.6 .create a web page +.9 .create and maintain a personal or school web site;

&: $andling information using databases

5.# create :fields: relevant to an en"uiry; 5.& collect information in an appropriate form for entry onto a database record; 5.( enter information onto :records: or change to a table format to enter data; 5.* search a database in order to find information0 or to find associations between facts or number values;

5.+ use a computer to sort and select information; 5.5 use a database package to prepare reports including graphical representations 5.6 use databases to enrich and enhance the learning of pupils in your class or classes? 5.9 use a library computerised catalogue and search system 5. .link database files directly and dynamically with other applications

': !orking wit" multimedia

6.# use the most appropriate format to store files 6.& use multimedia and sound se"uencing technologies to enrich and enhance the learning of pupils in your class or classes?

6.( use C=4)7> based or online newspapers0 encyclopaedia and abstraction services 6.* use a computer to create and se"uence a visual presentation of text and images 6.+ use a computer to create a multimedia presentation 6.5 find and use different resources from C= )7>s

(: Controlling tec"nology 1 This is not re"uired for Secondary 8rts and Eumanities teachers.2
9.# give instructions and se"uence actions e.g. so a :robot: can move through a predetermined course

9.& define conditions to adapt instructions e.g. FIf this happens0 do that....F

9.( use a computer to capture experimental or environmental data 9.* use a computer to control a machine0 light or sound se"uence 9.+ write a computer procedure to :teach: the computer 9.5 9.6 appreciate the contribution that control and sensing technologies can make to enrich and enhance the learning of pupils .link sensing capability directly and dynamically to data processing and recording applications

): *anaging +earning
.# demonstrate an understanding of the potential benefits and limitations of ICT to support a range of different teaching and learning strategies !)I>8)G 7%'G$ deliver the re"uirements for Information Technology in the %ational Curriculum and assess the work of pupils against these; 8'' 7TE,)$ access and deliver the programme for using ICT for your class or sub3ect; identify what pupils can already do when using ICT; monitor and assess pupils: development of ICT capability within the context of the levels and sub3ects taught audit the available ICT resources for using ICT; evaluate the content of ICT resources in relation to age ranges0 abilities and social background of pupils0 record the use pupils make of ICT be able to see beyond the apparent advantages the use of ICT provides0 e.g. Spellchecker facilities may mask a difficulty with spelling0 verbatim use of downloaded information may mask a lack of understanding of the sub3ect; monitor and assess progress in achieving learning ob3ectives in ICT4mediated learning. demonstrate an awareness of the potential of ICT to support0 and to overcome barriers to the learning of pupils with special educational needs apply a range of ICT appropriately with individual pupils0 groups and classes0 with a view to providing fair and e"ual access to resources and support 3udge when an ICT resource could be used spontaneously in the classroom

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.#- adapt software to take account of the needs of pupils .## access current health and safety legislation relating to the use of computers .#& .#( access the =ata !rotection 8ct0 copyright legislation and 3udge what material is illegal in this country; evaluate the content of ICT resources in relation to ethical and legal considerations demonstrate awareness of ethical issues regarding unsuitable material0 data confidentiality and acknowledging sources

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ICT Skills and application summary audit

Initial and date below in the right4hand column. !, !I++ ASK -./ T. /01AT, -./2 02.32,SS 1/2IN3 T$, C./2S,4
Initial and date 8 Gou have secure skills and experience in all the skills areas. Gou understand how a wide range of ICT applications can be used well to support your work as a teacher and to support childrenHs learning. Gou have used this understanding to plan meaningful0 engaging and well4managed learning experiences using ICT and you have used and evaluated these plans in your teaching. Gou have secure skills and experience in almost all of the skills areas. Gou have action planned to address any gaps in your skills before the end of the course. Gou understand how some ICT applications can be used well to support your work as a teacher and to support childrenHs learning. Gou have used this understanding to plan meaningful0 engaging and well4managed learning experiences using ICT0 but your use of ICT in practice is currently limited and needs further work on placement. Gou have ade"uate skills and experience in the ma3ority of the skills areas. Gou have action planned to address any gaps in your skills before the end of the course. Gou understand how one or two ICT applications can be used well to support your work as a teacher and to support childrenHs learning. Gou have used this understanding to plan some learning experiences using ICT0 but your use of ICT in practice is currently very limited. Gou are prioritising developing your ICT experience in practice.

= Gou have serious weaknesses in skills and experience in the ma3ority of the skills areas. Gou have action planned to address any gaps in your skills before the end of the course and will need to work hard to pass the ICT skills test. Gou do not yet understand how ICT can be used well to support your work as a teacher and to support childrenHs learning. Gou have yet to plan meaningful learning experiences using ICT. Gou are prioritising developing your ICT experience in practice. Gou will need to work very hard to satisfy the re"uirements for "ualified teacher status and for the successful completion of the course.