A Blended Curriculum for Bermuda Public Primary Schools
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A Blended Curriculum for Bermuda Public Primary Schools
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Why do we need to change the curriculum?
• Current curriculum over a decade old• Educational Technology Standards have
changed• Technologies have changed• Global economy has changed• Impact on society changing
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Students need to develop:
• Skills and knowledge to live, learn and work in today’s technological world
• Responsible and safe use of technology
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Blended Curriculum
21st Century Learning
Skills with technology
Safe use of technology
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Skills with technology:
Cambridge ICT Starters• Very similar to our curriculum• Easily integrated into other subject areas• Easy transition for teachers• Has focus on key topic areas• Certification issued by Cambridge
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Responsible use of technology:
CSM Digital Citizenship Curriculum• Bridge the gap between previous module and
present needs• Takes an integrated approach to 8 key content areas• Can be taught by across a variety of subject areas• Excellent instructional resources
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Cambridge ICT Starters Programmes pg 7 or pg 8
Initial Steps
• use ICT equipment and software confidently and purposefully
• communicate and handle information
• support their problem-solving, recording and expressive work
• reflect, discuss and consider the implications of using ICT equipment
Next Steps
• extend the range of ICT tools they use for communication, investigation and control
• select information, sources and media that are suitable for their purpose
• assess the value of ICT in their work.
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Programmes of Study pg 7 or pg 8
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Progression pg 6
P1 – P3
P4 – P6
M1 – M3
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Cambridge ICT Starters pg 6
P1 – P3Initial Steps ModulesStage 1• Starting Text• Starting Images• Starting GraphsStage 2• Starting Control• Starting Searches• Starting Email
P4 – P6Next Steps ModulesStage 1• Exploring Documents• Exploring Images• Exploring Spreadsheets• Exploring databasesStage 2• Exploring Control• Exploring the Internet• Exploring Email• Exploring Multimedia
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Looking Deeper at Progression
Starting with Text Exploring Documents
• Enter simple words using, using keyboard or other device
• Create and amend a text document
• Select and edit text • Amend text for a specific audience
• Select basic icons • Add images or other objects to a document
• Name, save, retrieve documents • Refine and organize the layout of a document for a specific audience
• Use appropriate methods to check text is error free
• Evaluate a finished document
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Looking Deeper at Progression
Starting Images Exploring Images
• Use simple shapes and lines to create pictures or patterns
• Create repeating patterns using stamps and or copy tools
• Edit pictures, using visual effects • Create pictures using a variety of tools and effects
• Add details to an existing picture, using straight lines or geometric shapes
• Select appropriate objects, copy and resize them
• Add or delete a character or object
• Save drafts showing the development of the design
• Use save as to store edited pictures
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Looking Deeper at Progression
Starting Graphs Exploring Spreadsheets
• Store and classify information • Enter labels or numbers into a spreadsheet
• Present information in charts or graphs
• Enter and copy simple formulas
• Use graphs and charts to answer simple questions
• Create a graph
• Draw simple conclusions from charts or graphs
• Use a spreadsheet to answer a modelled scenario
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Introduction: module description; what are the big picture aims
Learning Objectives: target skills; exactly what is performed during assessment.
Pass/Merit: Score attached to performance of objective; Merit worth more than Pass
Assessment Evidence: Artefact of objective mastery
Amplification of Assessment: detailed description of what would be observed during the assessment for either a Pass or Merit
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Getting Started: helpful preparation hints and tips in advance of instruction
Prior Knowledge: foundation skills/knowledge; can be first targets for instruction
New Words: vocabulary taught during the lesson; helps form the content
Assessment Guidelines: conditions for testing; describes what is observed for Pass or Merit
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Schedule for Implementation2013- 2014 2014-2015 2015-2016
Curriculum
Teachers deliver Stage One ModulesP1-P3: Initial Steps• Starting Text• Starting Images• Starting Graphs P4-P6: Next Steps• Exploring Documents• Exploring Images• Exploring Spreadsheets
Teachers include Stage Two ModulesP1-P3: Initial Steps• Starting Searches• Starting Email • Optional: Starting ControlP4-P6: Next Steps• Exploring the Internet• Exploring Email• Exploring Multimedia • Optional: Exploring
Control
Teachers deliver full curriculum• P1-P3: Initial Steps All
Modules
• P4-P6: Next Steps All Modules
• Identify candidates for ICT Starters examination
Assessment
• March- July 2014 simulate examinations using Cambridge Assessment Criteria as guidelines
• Curriculum Committee using Cambridge Assessment Criteria to develop common assessments
• Simulate examinations using common materials with Cambridge Assessment Criteria as guidelines
• Students sit actual exam Stage One and Stage Two