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The area of learning
and the possible aspect of learning are in brackets after each statement
Area of learning:
Communication, language and literacy (CLL)
By the end
of YR children will be expected to be able to
- recognise some
letters on a computer keyboard for example the letters in their name
- have had a breadth
of experience of tapes, pictures, animations, talking stories, a variety
of texts, music CDs, digital camera, video and TV
- understand that
some text or symbols have meaning for example the words for different
colours from a word bank
- understand the
terms on and off
- observe and talk
about the use of ICT in familiar environments
Area of learning:
Mathematical development (MD)
By the end of YR children will be expected to be able to
- understand and
sort objects by a given criteria for example size
- collect data to
make a table
- understand that
data can be presented graphically for example as a pictogram or tick
chart
- understand directional
language such as forward, left, backward, turn ( for example to control
a toy or pixie or Roamer
- can count objects
on a computer screen
Area of learning:
Knowledge and understanding of the world (KUW)
By the end of YR children will be expected to be able to
- use a word processor
with a word bank
- select and drag
objects and tools
- use the mouse to
click and point accurately
- be aware of simple
switches in household appliances
- understand and
use the mouse with a degree of hand eye co-ordination
- observe and talk
about the use of ICT in familiar environments
Area of learning:
Physical development (PD)
By the end of YR children will be expected to be able to
- understand and
use the mouse with a degree of hand / eye co-ordination
- drag or highlight
an item on the screen using the correct mouse button
- see that moving
the mouse moves the pointer on the screen
Area of learning:
Creative development (CD)
By the end of YR children will be expected to be able to
- use a painting
program to create a picture that the child can talk about
- create a scene
on the computer for example, using My World
- Know that sounds
and music can be created and played for example on computers, CD players
and tape recorders
Area of learning:
Personal, social and emotional development (PSE)
By the end of YR children will be expected to be able to
- be confident to
try new activities and initiate new ideas for example experiment with
writing and painting using a computer program
- work as part of
a group, taking turns and sharing fairly for example listening to a
talking story or contributing to shared writing on a computer
- select and use
activities and resources independently for example listen to a taped
story or use the computer as part of role play
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