Learning and Digital Identities

EV681 Session 2

Session Aims
To give a brief update on latest developments with regards computing in new National Curriculum and future of ICT as technology enhanced learning. To examine what tools we already carry in our digital toolkits and discuss their potential To share and exchange knowledge, understanding and skills with WordPress

Where are we now and how did we get here?

The current policy context

Eric Schmidt
Google Chairman
Your IT curriculum focuses on teaching how to use software, but gives no insight into how its made. That is just throwing away your great computing heritage
MacTaggart Lecture 2011

Next Gen.
Livingstone Hope Review
This review criticised the school ICT curriculum, saying that it focuses more on office skills rather than the more rigorous Computer Science and programming skills which hightech industries like video games and visual effects need. The review received support from key Government ministers.

ICT in Schools
Ofsted Report 2008-11
ICT was rated good or outstanding in nearly two thirds of primary schools inspected during the period; however, the media reporting focussed on the poorer performance in secondary schools.
Lack of teacher capability in key topics such as programming is singled out as a particular concern, along with a lack of attention to the needs and interests of more able students. 64% decline in those taking GCSE ICT (from 2007 - 2011).

Royal Society Report

Computing in Schools
Key recommendation is that ICT should be restructured into three distinctive components: digital literacy (the ability to use computer systems confidently and effectively) Computer Science (the study of how computers work) Information Technology (how computers are used to solve important problems in business and industry) Recommends that the term ICT is no longer used.

Where are we now?

The existing Programme of Study for ICT were disapplied from September 2012. ICT remains compulsory at all key stages, and must still be taught at every stage of the curriculum. On 11 September 2013 the Secretary of State for Education published the new National Curriculum framework following a series of public consultations. Computing will be a foundation subject in the National Curriculum from September 2014.

ICT Vs Computing

DfE Guidance
There is further guidance on the broader use of digital technologies in education (ICT) available here: http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/teachin gandlearning/curriculum/a00201823/digitaltechnology-in-schools

Whats in your digital toolbox?

Infographic courtesy of Samantha Penney, samantha.penney@gmail.com

Mass online collaboration

Activity:
Access the Googledoc at the following link and share your ICT experiences
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DC_wZG QEOWpQ3rOXqjpgAEUMiFtLNb0_24jahxLGSI8/e dit?usp=sharing

WordPress Hands-on

Where to get help?

How many how to Smartboard videos are there on YouTube or Vimeo?

To conclude
Follow up from today: Selwyn, N. (2011) Ch1 Revisiting the promise of digital technology and schools in Schools and Schooling in the Digital Age: A critical analysis, London: Routledge. Before the next EV682 session: Pollard, A et al (2008) Ch7 Learning: How can we understand childrens development? or Doherty, J, & Hughes, M (2010) Ch1 Introducing Child Development