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Animation
Amazing Animation - Levels 3 & 4
Desirable Features
Animation
Description
This is a generic ICT task on Animation at Levels 3 and 4. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice. In this task, pupils are required to work in a small group to produce a short animation about any topic chosen by the teacher or pupil.
An Animated Alphabet - Levels 1 & 2
Desirable Features
Animation
Description
This is a task on Animation at Levels 1 and 2. In this task pupils are required to create an animated alphabet. Using the ‘A-Z of Creativity’ CD ROM as a starting point, pupils will explore different art forms and ways of representing the letters of the alphabet using animation. Working in small groups, they will plan and shoot their animation and sequence it to create a final short animated film.
Animating the Seasons - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Desirable Features
Animation, Working with Sound
Description
Pupils will explore "The Seasons" in the Spaces section of the Ulster Weans A-Z of Spaces and Places CD ROM*. This task has two parts. If part one is completed pupils will cover the desirable feature Animation. If part two is completed they will also cover Working with Sound.
Animation Nations - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Desirable Features
Animation
Description
In this task pupils will explore language, culture and nationality using the Internet and the Nerve Centre Ulster Weans A-Z of Spaces and Places CD Rom. Pupils can either choose to look at one culture or several to base their animations on. They will use digital stills cameras or webcams to take photographs of the models and = set and will then import them and edit the animation in Movie Maker or other appropriate editing software. They should also add a narration or music and/or sound effects to their movie.
Come to Life - Levels 1 & 2
Come to Life (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Animation
Description
This is a generic task using animation at Levels 1 and 2. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice.
Moving Places - Levels 2 & 3
Desirable Features
Animation
Description
In this task pupils are required to explore aspects of an environment, such as, Under the Sea, The Jungle or The Beach, through Art & Design and Drama. Pupils will plan a story using this environment as the location and create a set/backdrop and models for an animation. They can use digital stills cameras or webcams to take photographs of the models and set and will then import them and edit the animation in Movie Maker or other appropriate editing software. They may also add music and simple sound effects to their movie.
Desk Top Publishing
Ad Magic - Levels 3 & 4
Ad Magic (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Moving Images, Desk Top Publishing, Working with Sound
Description
In this task pupils are required to work in a small group to advertise a product. The advertisement can be in the format of a moving image, sound only or a poster.
Bee Safe - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Bee Safe (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Desk Top Publishing, Researching
Description
In this activity, pupils are required to produce a leaflet based on a community initiative – namely a home accident prevention initiative called “Bee Safe”. They may or may not need to research information and/or images to use in their leaflet. Pupils must show an awareness of audience.
Creative Classes - Levels 2 & 3
Desirable Features
Researching, Desk Top Publishing
Description
This is a task on Researching and Desk Top Publishing at Levels 1 and 2. In this task pupils are required to use the ‘A-Z of Creativity’ CD ROM and the internet to research different art forms. They will discuss the art forms they enjoy and/or take part in. They can either use a bank of images or take photos of their own to import into Comic Life to create a poster about their chosen art form.
Design a Leaflet - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Design a Leaflet (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Desk Top Publishing
Description
This is a generic ICT task on designing leaflets. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context oftheir choice. In this task, pupils are required to produce a leaflet based on a topic or curricular area. They may or may not need to research information and/or images to use in their leaflet.
Did You Know? - Levels 3 & 4
Did You Know? (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Desk Top Publishing
Description
In this task pupils are required to use suitable word processing or desktop publishing software to create the front page of a typical community or school/class newspaper.
Extra, Extra - Levels 3 & 4
Extra, Extra (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Desk Top Publishing
Description
This is a generic ICT task on designing a newspaper front page. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice.
Reporter For A Day! - Level 3
Reporter For A Day! (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Desk Top Publishing
Description
This is a generic ICT task on using LearningNI to write a newspaper report. Pupils are required to research and then create their own news story using the LearningNI Newsdesk Be A Reporter section. Pupils also have the option to record their story as an MP3 file and submit it when they send in their report to the newsdesk.
A Thousand Welcomes - Levels 3, 4 & 5
A Thousand Welcomes (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Desk Top Publishing
Description
In this task, pupils are required to produce a leaflet about life in their local area for people new to the community. Pupils are encouraged to find out about the range of activities available in the local community.
Topic Time - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Topic Time (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Desktop Publishing, Researching, Presentation
Description
In this task, pupils are required to research a topic using digital sources and to produce a digital presentation or a tri-fold leaflet. Pupils must show awareness of audience. Teachers should relate this work to a topic that the children are currently working on.
Titanic Passengers - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Titanic Passengers (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Titanic Passengers - C2K network required to open
Desirable Features
Researching, Desk Top Publishing, Presentation
Description
This task involves the pupils researching for information on Titanic passengers by using the Titanic database provided with the task and researching the internet. Pupils are required to create either a newspaper front page or a presentation which will include some of their research. This task supports the CCEA Thematic Unit: “Unsinkable”.
Victorian Times - Levels 3 & 4
Victorians Spreadsheet - C2K Network Required to Open
To save, right click on the link and select 'Save Target As'.
Desirable Features
Spreadsheets, Working with Text, Desk Top Publishing
Description
This task can be used to support a Victorian Topic. The pupils are provided with a spreadsheet which they use to investigate the cost of employees’ wages in a Victorian Manor House. The teacher should download the associated task spreadsheet. Pupils also have the option of using a suitable word processing package to write an advertisement or a desktop publishing package to create a newspaper page. Pupils should make use of graphics/scanned images and text and should show an awareness of audience.
Welcome to Our School - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Welcome to Our School (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Desk Top Publishing
Description
In this task, newcomer pupils are required to produce a leaflet about their school in the language of their native country, for pupils coming to their school from the same country. The leaflet should inform pupils about school life and could include information about staff, pupils, classes, sports teams, choir, orchestra, events, after school clubs etc.
Welcome to Our School (Portuguese) - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Welcome to Our School (Portuguese)
Desirable Features
Desk Top Publishing
Description
This is an alternative version of the Welcome to Our School task with pupil instructions in Portuguese.
Welcome to Our School (Lithuanian) - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Welcome to Our School (Lithuanian)
Desirable Features
Desk Top Publishing
Description
This is an alternative version of the Welcome to Our School task with pupil instructions in Lithuanian.
Welcome to Our School (Polish) - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Welcome to Our School (Polish)
Desirable Features
Desk Top Publishing
Description
This is an alternative version of the Welcome to Our School task with pupil instructions in Polish.
Welcome to Our School (Slovakian) - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Welcome to Our School (Slovakian)
Desirable Features
Desk Top Publishing
Description
This is an alternative version of the Welcome to Our School task with pupil instructions in Slovakian.
Exploring Programming
Charlotte’s Web - Levels 4 & 5
Charlotte’s Web (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Helpsheet: Saving Backgrounds to the RM shared documents folder
Charlotte's Web
For use with Scratch. You must have Scratch player downloaded onto your computer in order to view these files. Contact C2K if you are having difficulties.
Desirable Features
Exploring Programming
Description
In this task pupils should use Black Cat Logo or Scratch to enter commands to guide an on-screen spider (Charlotte) and to create a simple procedure. It is designed to be completed using the Blue Level of BlackCat Logo or Scratch.
Exploring a Maze - Levels 2 & 3
Exploring a Maze (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Exploring Programming
Description
In this task pupils should use Black Cat Logo to select ‘The Maze’ background and choose an appropriate ‘turtle’. The pupils should then use their knowledge of the logo commands and tools to accurately make decisions and direct the ‘turtle’ from the start to the end of the maze.
Journey in Fairytale Land - Levels 1 & 2
Journey in Fairytale Land (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Exploring Programming
Description
In this task pupils are required to use a Bee-Bot and the Fairytale Bee-Bot mat to deliver Cinderella’s party invitations. They need to plan and carry out commands to reach different fairytale houses on the mat.
Location, Location, Location - Levels 3 & 4
Desirable Features
Exploring Programming, Researching, Working with Sound, Working with Images
Description
This is a generic ICT task on creating a Mediascape at Levels 3 and 4. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice. Pupils should work in small groups to plan and create their Mediascape. The task has the potential to allow pupils to demonstrate ability in any or all of the Desirable Features listed. Teachers should decide on how they will use the task with their pupils and then make a judgement about which Desirable Features have been demonstrated and at what level.
Movers and Groovers - Levels 1 & 2
Movers and Groovers (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Exploring Programming
Description
In this task pupils should use a Bee-Bot, Pro-Bot or Roamer and a mat, then plan and carry out commands to reach various points on the mat
On the Tiles - Levels 3 & 4
On the Tiles (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Exploring Programming
Description
In this task pupils should use a suitable package, such as Black Cat Logo or Scratch, to design three regular shapes - a square, triangle and hexagon. These will be used to design a tessellating pattern.
Precious Waste - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Precious Waste (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Download background image for logo
Helpsheet: Saving Backgrounds to the RM shared documents folder
Precious Waste image: For use with Scratch.
You must have Scratch player downloaded onto your computer in order to view these files. Contact C2K if you are having difficulties.
Desirable Features
Exploring Programming
Description
In this task pupils should use Black Cat Logo at the blue level. The task is set out in two parts. In Part 1 the pupil will be asked to direct a rubbish collection truck along a road to a recycling centre and in Part 2 they will be asked to design a badge for the recycling centre. Pupils working at level 3 (Part 1) should write one sequence of commands to take the truck to the centre. Pupils working at Level 4 should complete part 1 and part 2a. Pupils working at level 5 (Part 2) should devise and build a succession of procedures to design a badge. In this task pupils should use Black Cat Logo at the blue level. They should make use of the tools available within the programme for the centre.
Starting to Scratch - Levels 1 & 2
Internet Safety when using Scratch
Desirable Features
Exploring Programming
Description
This is a generic ICT task on Exploring Programming at Levels 1 and 2. In this task, pupils are required to use Scratch to make a sprite move in different directions and add a background, sound and text.
Staircase Sequence - Levels 2 & 3
Staircase Sequence (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Exploring Programming
Description
In this task pupils use suitable software, such as Black Cat Logo or Scratch, to create a staircase sequence using step by step instructions (Level 2) or using the repeat command (Level 3). They should make use of the tools available within the program.
Time to Scratch - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Internet Safety when using Scratch
Desirable Features
Exploring Programming
Optional: Presentation & Online Collaboration
Description
This is a generic ICT task on Exploring Programming at Levels 3, 4 and 5. In this task, pupils are required to create a Scratch project based on a topic they are doing in class. Pupils must show awareness of audience.
Moving Images
Ad Magic - Levels 3 & 4
Ad Magic (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Moving Images, Desk Top Publishing, Working with Sound
Description
In this task pupils are required to work in a small group to advertise a product. The advertisement can be in the format of a moving image, sound only or a poster.
A Special Day in Another Culture - Levels 2 & 3
A Special Day in Another Culture
Desirable Features
Moving Images, Researching
Description
In this task pupils are required to use the Internet and the Ulster Weans A-Z of Spaces and Places CD ROM* and any other relevant sources to research different cultural celebrations and traditions. Using appropriate software such as Photo Story 3 or Movie Maker pupils will then select appropriate images and record a narration to create a short film about celebrating a special day in someone elses culture.
A Visitor to Your Area - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Desirable Features
Moving Images, Researching, (Optional) Online Collaboration
Description
In this task pupils are required to use the Internet and the Ulster Weans A-Z of Spaces and Places CD ROM* to research a range of information about their area such as activities, areas of interest and local history etc. They are then required to use this information to plan a film about their own area based on their research. Pupils will then work in a small group to produce a short film about their area. They will plan and shoot their film and edit it using software such as Windows Movie Maker. Pupils should show awareness of audience.
How to… - Levels 1 & 2
How to… (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Researching, Moving Images
Description
This is a generic ICT task on Moving Images using Photo Story 3 software. The images provided relate to a sequence of steps for a particular activity. Pupils working at Level 1 should take either their own photograph or select one from the bank of provided images, talk about it and create a phrase or sentence about it. Pupils working at Level 2 should use Photo Story 3 to place a number of still images in sequence and record their voice describing what is happening in each photograph.
Let's Create - Levels 2 & 3
Desirable Features
Moving Images
Description
This is a task on Moving Images at Levels 2 and 3. In this task pupils are required to use the 'A-Z of Creativity' CD-ROM and the internet to research different art forms. Pupils will create a movie about how to create a piece of artwork. With the teacher's guidance they will create their artwork step by step, taking digital photos of each step as they go. These photos will then be sequenced in PhotoStory3 and the pupils will record a simple narration explaining how they made their artwork.
Life Matters - Levels 2, 3 & 4
Life Matters (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Moving Images
Description
In this task, pupils are required to work in a group to produce a video/digital news report on a health topic relevant to them. Pupils should be encouraged to investigate attitudes to the topic by interviewing staff and other pupils.
Lights, Camera, Action - Levels 2, 3 & 4
Lights, Camera, Action (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Moving Images
Description
This is a generic ICT task on moving images. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice.
News Extra - Levels 2, 3 & 4
Desirable Features
Moving Images
Description
In this task pupils are required to work in a small group to produce a news report film suitable for children their own age. Pupils can write and report on a topic they have investigated in class and should include interviews with appropriate subjects such as school staff, other pupils and/or experts related to their news report.
Stop Bullying - Levels 2, 3 & 4
Stop Bullying (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Moving Images
Description
In this task, pupils are required to produce a short film depicting an incident of bullying. The film should show how to combat bullying by immediately contacting an adult/s and asking them for help.
Music Technology
Let's Make Music - Levels 2 & 3
Let's Make Music (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Music Technology, Working with Sound
Description
This is a generic ICT task about using Music Technology and Working with Sound. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice.Pupils are required to create a piece of music to enhance a topic they have been studying in class. They may create the piece on the computer using composition software or perform on instruments and record onto the computer.
Making Music - Levels 3 & 4
Making Music (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Music Technology, Working with Text (optional)
Description
This is a generic task about creating music. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice. In this task, pupils are required to create and edit music. It can be music to accompany a poem, story or words that the teacher has given them or music on its own. The task can be set in any curricular area and teachers can choose the context to support a topic the pupils are working on.
Online Collaboration
A Place to Share - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Desirable Features
Online Collaboration, Additional Desirable Features as chosen by the teacher
Description
This is a generic ICT online collaboration task at Levels 3, 4 and 5. In this task, pupils are required to use Learning NI* to communicate with other pupils and collaborate on a topic specified by the teacher. Depending on the level at which they are working, pupils may take part in an online course upload their work and comment on their own and each others’ work.
* Although this task is written for LearningNI it can be adapted for use with any other Learning Environment.
A Visitor to Your Area - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Desirable Features
Moving Images, Researching, (Optional) Online Collaboration
Description
In this task pupils are required to use the Internet and the Ulster Weans A-Z of Spaces and Places CD ROM* to research a range of information about their area such as activities, areas of interest and local history etc. They are then required to use this information to plan a film about their own area based on their research. Pupils will then work in a small group to produce a short film about their area. They will plan and shoot their film and edit it using software such as Windows Movie Maker. Pupils should show awareness of audience.
Time to Scratch - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Internet Safety when using Scratch
Desirable Features
Exploring Programming
Optional: Presentation & Online Collaboration
Description
This is a generic ICT task on Exploring Programming at Levels 3, 4 and 5. In this task, pupils are required to create a Scratch project based on a topic they are doing in class. Pupils must show awareness of audience.
Presentation
A Day in the Life of - Levels 3 & 4
A Day in the Life of (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Researching (Optional)
Description
This is a generic ICT task that requires pupils to use features of LearningNI and to create a slideshow presentation at Levels 3 and 4. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice. In this task pupils are required to access a bank of photographs showing a range of jobs one might do. They then can research the internet to find out more information about the job they have chosen to write about and access the LearningNI Audio Networks to browse and search for pieces of music to represent the job they have selected. Pupils should show an awareness of audience and purpose. This task can be used by the teacher for any topic of their choice.
A Digital Talking Storybook - Levels 2 & 3
A Digital Talking Storybook (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Text, Working with Sound
Description
In this task pupils are required to use presentation software to create a simple talking book related to a topic covered in class. This book should include pictures, text, sound and simple transitions.
All About Me - Levels 3 & 4
All About Me (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Text
Description
In this task pupils are required to create a presentation about their identity. Depending on the level at which they are working, they should combine text with images and sound, use a number of transitions and use features such as text boxes, graphics, borders, bullets and numbering.
Farmer Duck - Levels 2 & 3
Farmer Duck (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Farmer Duck PowerPoint Presentation
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Text
Description
This is an ICT task on creating a presentation at Levels 2 and 3. It is based on the book “Farmer Duck” by Martin Waddell. Pupils are required to create a simple presentation by opening the Farmer Duck presentation template, adding and formatting text, inserting and changing speech bubbles and inserting a sound file and/or recording speech. They should then save it with a new name.
Flip the Chart - Levels 3 & 4
Flip the Chart (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Researching, Presentation
Description
In this task, pupils are required to produce an electronic flipchart on a topic they are studying in class. They may need to research information and/ or images to use in their flipchart. Pupils create an interactive activity to be used in their flipchart. Pupils should show an awareness of audience.
Global Eye - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Global Eye (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Researching, Presentation
Description
In this task pupils are required to use the Global Eye website to locate and retrieve specific information based on a topic/curricular area. They should then use this information to create a presentation to be shown to their peers. Pupils must show an awareness of audience.
My First Presentation - Levels 1 & 2
My First Presentation (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Working with Text, Presentation
Description
This is a generic ICT task on Presentation. In this task pupils are required to create one slide (Level 1) or a simple presentation of more than one slide (Level 2) to present something they are doing in class.
People Who Help Us - Levels 2 & 3
People Who Help Us (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Text
Description
In this task, pupils are required to create a simple presentation which highlights people who help them within the school community. This presentation should include pictures, text, sound and simple transitions. Children may work as a group or individually.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Levels 4 & 5
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Researching, Working with Text
Description
In this task pupils are required to design and create a presentation to show how their school deals with rubbish and recycling. The task complements work in The World Around Us and supports aspects of the ICL ‘Eco Warriors’. The pupils will record the recycling that takes place in their school, and investigate ways to improve on it. They should use the internet to research how the materials are recycled.
See This - Levels 3 & 4
See This (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Text
Levels
3 & 4
Description
This is a generic ICT task on creating a presentation at Levels 3 and 4. Teachers can set this task in a curricularcontext of their choice.In this task pupils are required to create a presentationwhich is related to a topic covered in class. Depending onthe level at which they are working, they should combinetext with images and sound, use a number of transitionsand use features such as text boxes, graphics, borders,bullets and numbering.
Showtime - Levels 2 & 3
Showtime (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Text
Description
This is a generic ICT task on creating a presentation at Levels 2 and 3. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice.In this task pupils are required to create a simple presentation which is related toa topic covered in class. This presentation should include pictures, text, sound and simple transitions
Time to Scratch - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Internet Safety when using Scratch
Desirable Features
Exploring Programming
Optional: Presentation & Online Collaboration
Description
This is a generic ICT task on Exploring Programming at Levels 3, 4 and 5. In this task, pupils are required to create a Scratch project based on a topic they are doing in class. Pupils must show awareness of audience.
Titanic Passengers - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Titanic Passengers (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Titanic Passengers - C2K network required to open
Desirable Features
Researching, Desk Top Publishing, Presentation
Description
This task involves the pupils researching for information on Titanic passengers by using the Titanic database provided with the task and researching the internet. Pupils are required to create either a newspaper front page or a presentation which will include some of their research. This task supports the CCEA Thematic Unit: “Unsinkable”.
Topic Time - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Topic Time (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Desktop Publishing, Researching, Presentation
Description
In this task, pupils are required to research a topic using digital sources and to produce a digital presentation or a tri-fold leaflet. Pupils must show awareness of audience. Teachers should relate this work to a topic that the children are currently working on.
Tortoise and Hare - Levels 2 & 3
Tortoise and Hare (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Text
Description
This activity is based on the fable The Tortoise and the Hare. The pupils will use the Tortoise and Hare presentation templates provided, and save it with a new name. They will add and format text, insert and change speech bubbles, insert a sound file and/or record speech.
Tell Me a Story - Levels 2 & 3
Tell Me a Story (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Sound
Description
In this task pupils are required to create a story, related to a topic covered in class, using software such as Photo Story 3. This story should include pictures, text,sound and simple transitions.
What is the Weather Like - Levels 2 & 3
What is the Weather Like (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Text
Description
In this task pupils are required to produce a simple presentation on different weather types. The presentation should include pictures, text (in a language they are studying), sound (voiceovers in a language they are studying) and simple transitions.
Researching
A Day in the Life of - Levels 3 & 4
A Day in the Life of (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Researching (Optional)
Description
This is a generic ICT task that requires pupils to use features of LearningNI and to create a slideshow presentation at Levels 3 and 4. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice. In this task pupils are required to access a bank of photographs showing a range of jobs one might do. They then can research the internet to find out more information about the job they have chosen to write about and access the LearningNI Audio Networks to browse and search for pieces of music to represent the job they have selected. Pupils should show an awareness of audience and purpose. This task can be used by the teacher for any topic of their choice.
A Special Day in Another Culture - Levels 2 & 3
A Special Day in Another Culture
Desirable Features
Moving Images, Researching
Description
In this task pupils are required to use the Internet and the Ulster Weans A-Z of Spaces and Places CD ROM* and any other relevant sources to research different cultural celebrations and traditions. Using appropriate software such as Photo Story 3 or Movie Maker pupils will then select appropriate images and record a narration to create a short film about celebrating a special day in someone elses culture.
A Visitor to Your Area - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Desirable Features
Moving Images, Researching, (Optional) Online Collaboration
Description
In this task pupils are required to use the Internet and the Ulster Weans A-Z of Spaces and Places CD ROM* to research a range of information about their area such as activities, areas of interest and local history etc. They are then required to use this information to plan a film about their own area based on their research. Pupils will then work in a small group to produce a short film about their area. They will plan and shoot their film and edit it using software such as Windows Movie Maker. Pupils should show awareness of audience.
Bee Safe - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Bee Safe (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Desk Top Publishing, Researching
Description
In this activity, pupils are required to produce a leaflet based on a community initiative – namely a home accident prevention initiative called “Bee Safe”. They may or may not need to research information and/or images to use in their leaflet. Pupils must show an awareness of audience.
Creative Classes - Levels 2 & 3
Desirable Features
Researching, Desk Top Publishing
Description
This is a task on Researching and Desk Top Publishing at Levels 1 and 2. In this task pupils are required to use the ‘A-Z of Creativity’ CD ROM and the internet to research different art forms. They will discuss the art forms they enjoy and/or take part in. They can either use a bank of images or take photos of their own to import into Comic Life to create a poster about their chosen art form.
Flip the Chart - Levels 3 & 4
Flip the Chart (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Researching, Presentation
Description
In this task, pupils are required to produce an electronic flipchart on a topic they are studying in class. They may need to research information and/ or images to use in their flipchart. Pupils create an interactive activity to be used in their flipchart. Pupils should show an awareness of audience.
Global Eye - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Global Eye (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Researching, Presentation
Description
In this task pupils are required to use the Global Eye website to locate and retrieve specific information based on a topic/curricular area. They should then use this information to create a presentation to be shown to their peers. Pupils must show an awareness of audience.
How to… - Levels 1 & 2
How to… (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Researching, Moving Images
Description
This is a generic ICT task on Moving Images using Photo Story 3 software. The images provided relate to a sequence of steps for a particular activity. Pupils working at Level 1 should take either their own photograph or select one from the bank of provided images, talk about it and create a phrase or sentence about it. Pupils working at Level 2 should use Photo Story 3 to place a number of still images in sequence and record their voice describing what is happening in each photograph.
Location, Location, Location - Levels 3 & 4
Desirable Features
Exploring Programming, Researching, Working with Sound, Working with Images
Description
This is a generic ICT task on creating a Mediascape at Levels 3 and 4. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice. Pupils should work in small groups to plan and create their Mediascape. The task has the potential to allow pupils to demonstrate ability in any or all of the Desirable Features listed. Teachers should decide on how they will use the task with their pupils and then make a judgement about which Desirable Features have been demonstrated and at what level.
Planning a Class Trip - Levels 3 & 4
Planning a Class Trip (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Researching, Spreadsheets
Description
This is an ICT task which focuses on research and the use of spreadsheets to collate information and manipulate data to solve problems. In this task pupils are required to plan for a class trip. This could be a class trip/outing or picnic, whichever is most appropriate to the class.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Levels 4 & 5
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Researching, Working with Text
Description
In this task pupils are required to design and create a presentation to show how their school deals with rubbish and recycling. The task complements work in The World Around Us and supports aspects of the ICL ‘Eco Warriors’. The pupils will record the recycling that takes place in their school, and investigate ways to improve on it. They should use the internet to research how the materials are recycled.
Tell Me About It - Levels 2 & 3
Tell Me About It (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Researching, Working with Text
Description
This is a generic ICT task on researching at Levels 2 and 3. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice. In this task pupils are required to use ICT to find information related to a topic they are doing in class. They are then required to save their work and to talk about their findings to the teacher and others in the class.
Titanic Passengers - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Titanic Passengers (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Titanic Passengers - C2K network required to open
Desirable Features
Researching, Desk Top Publishing, Presentation
Description
This task involves the pupils researching for information on Titanic passengers by using the Titanic database provided with the task and researching the internet. Pupils are required to create either a newspaper front page or a presentation which will include some of their research. This task supports the CCEA Thematic Unit: “Unsinkable”.
Topic Time - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Topic Time (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Desktop Publishing, Researching, Presentation
Description
In this task, pupils are required to research a topic using digital sources and to produce a digital presentation or a tri-fold leaflet. Pupils must show awareness of audience. Teachers should relate this work to a topic that the children are currently working on.
What is the Weather Like? - Levels 2 & 3
What is the Weather Like? (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Text
Description
In this task pupils are required to produce a simple presentation on different weather types. The presentation should include pictures, text (in a language they arestudying), sound (voiceovers in a language they are studying) and simple transitions.
Words and Pictures - Levels 1 & 2
Words and Pictures (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Researching, Working with Text
Description
This is a generic task on Researching and Working with Text. In this task pupils are required to find and use images and information related to a class topic. The images can be created by the teacher or taken from image resources in word processing software such as Textease or Writer 2 software.
Spreadsheets
Holiday Extras - Levels 3 & 4
Holiday Extras (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Holiday Extras Spreadsheet - C2K network required to open
Desirable Features
Spreadsheets
Description
Pupils are provided with a spreadsheet which they use to investigate the cost of holidaymakers purchasing ‘extras’ when they are on holiday.
Planning a Class Trip - Levels 3 & 4
Planning a Class Trip (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Researching, Spreadsheets
Description
This is an ICT task which focuses on research and the use of spreadsheets to collate information and manipulate data to solve problems. In this task pupils are required to plan for a class trip. This could be a class trip/outing or picnic, whichever is most appropriate to the class.
Victorian Times - Levels 3 & 4
Victorians Spreadsheet - C2K Network Required to Open
To save, right click on the link and select 'Save Target As'.
Desirable Features
Spreadsheets, Working with Text, Desk Top Publishing
Description
This task can be used to support a Victorian Topic. The pupils are provided with a spreadsheet which they use to investigate the cost of employees’ wages in a Victorian Manor House. The teacher should download the associated task spreadsheet. Pupils also have the option of using a suitable word processing package to write an advertisement or a desktop publishing package to create a newspaper page. Pupils should make use of graphics/scanned images and text and should show an awareness of audience.
Web Design
On the Web - Levels 3, 4 & 5
On the Web (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Web Design
Description
This is a generic ICT task on website design at Levels 3, 4 and 5. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice.
Web Wise - Levels 4 & 5
Web Wise (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Web Design
Description
In this task pupils will research, design and create their own website on the topic of e-safety.
Working with Images
Art Attack - Levels 1 & 2
Art Attack (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Working with Text, Working with Images
Description
This is a generic ICT ‘art’ activity. Teachers can set this activity in a curricular context of their choice. In this task pupils are required to use a paint package to paint a picture using ICT. They can also add a title and graphic/stamp to their picture.
Cinderella's Party Invitation - Levels 1 & 2
Cinderella's Party Invitation (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Working with Text, Working with Images
Description
In this task pupils are required to design an invitation for Cinderella’s party using ICT, save their work and talk about their invitation. The task can be adapted relate to a current class topic or could also be a follow-on to the ‘Journey in Fairytale Land’ task.
Let’s Create - Levels 2 & 3
Desirable Features
Moving Images
Description
This is a task on Moving Images at Levels 2 and 3. In this task pupils are required to use the ‘A-Z of Creativity’ CD-ROM and the internet to research different art forms. Pupils will create a movie about how to create a piece of artwork. With the teacher’s guidance they will create their artwork step by step, taking digital photos of each step as they go. These photos will then be sequenced in PhotoStory3 and the pupils will record a simple narration explaining how they made their artwork.
Location, Location, Location - Levels 3 & 4
Desirable Features
Exploring Programming, Researching, Working with Sound, Working with Images
Description
This is a generic ICT task on creating a Mediascape at Levels 3 and 4. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice. Pupils should work in small groups to plan and create their Mediascape. The task has the potential to allow pupils to demonstrate ability in any or all of the Desirable Features listed. Teachers should decide on how they will use the task with their pupils and then make a judgement about which Desirable Features have been demonstrated and at what level.
Poster Magic - Levels 3 & 4
Poster Magic (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Working with Images, Working with Text
Description
In this task pupils should use a suitable word processing or desktop publishing package to create a poster to support a class project in any subject or topic. They should make use of graphics/digital photographs/scanned images and text. Pupils should show an awareness of audience.
This is Me - Levels 1 & 2
This is Me (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Working with Images, Working with Text
Description
In this task pupils are required to use a drawing program on the computer to draw themselves. They then have to write something to describe themselves and talk about and save their work.
Working with Sound
A Digital Talking Storybook - Levels 2 & 3
A Digital Talking Storybook (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Text, Working with Sound
Description
In this task pupils are required to use presentation software to create a simple talking book related to a topic covered in class. This book should include pictures, text, sound and simple transitions.
Ad Magic - Levels 3 & 4
Ad Magic (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Moving Images, Desk Top Publishing, Working with Sound
Description
In this task pupils are required to work in a small group to advertise a product. The advertisement can be in the format of a moving image, sound only or a poster.
Animating the Seasons - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Desirable Features
Animation, Working with Sound
Description
Pupils will explore "The Seasons" in the Spaces section of the Ulster Weans A-Z of Spaces and Places CD ROM*. This task has two parts. If part one is completed pupils will cover the desirable feature Animation. If part two is completed they will also cover Working with Sound.
Let's Make Music - Levels 2 & 3
Let's Make Music (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Music Technology, Working with Sound
Description
This is a generic ICT task about using Music Technology and Working with Sound. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice.Pupils are required to create a piece of music to enhance a topic they have been studying in class. They may create the piece on the computer using composition software or perform on instruments and record onto the computer.
Podcasting - Levels 4 & 5
Podcasting (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Working with Sound
Description
This is a generic task about creating a podcast. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice. In the task, pupils are required to create, edit and publish a podcast. They may or may not need to research information to use in their podcast. They must show an awareness of audience.
Location, Location, Location - Levels 3 & 4
Desirable Features
Exploring Programming, Researching, Working with Sound, Working with Images
Description
This is a generic ICT task on creating a Mediascape at Levels 3 and 4. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice. Pupils should work in small groups to plan and create their Mediascape. The task has the potential to allow pupils to demonstrate ability in any or all of the Desirable Features listed. Teachers should decide on how they will use the task with their pupils and then make a judgement about which Desirable Features have been demonstrated and at what level.
Sound Sense - Levels 2 & 3
Sound Sense (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Working with Sound
Description
In this task, pupils will edit and work with pre-existing sound clips. Pupils can also record a sound event. This can be captured using a microphone or sound recorder.
Sounds Around - Levels 2 & 3
Desirable Features
Working with Sound
Description
This is a generic task on Working with Sound at Levels 2 and 3. Using drama as a starting point, pupils will go on an imaginative journey exploring an environment (e.g. The Jungle/The Seaside etc.). Pupils will then create a simple soundscape with pre-recorded and/or recorded sound effects using audio editing software such as Audacity.
That's a Rap - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Desirable Features
Working with Sound
Description
Pupils will plan, perform and record a rap and rhythmic accompaniments around the theme of "Our Place". They will then edit, save and export their rap using appropriate music editing software such as Audacity.
Tell Me a Story - Levels 2 & 3
Tell Me a Story (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Sound
Description
In this task pupils are required to create a story, related to a topic covered in class, using software such as Photo Story 3. This story should include pictures, text,sound and simple transitions.
Working with Text
Art Attack - Levels 1 & 2
Art Attack (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Working with Text, Working with Images
Description
This is a generic ICT ‘art’ activity. Teachers can set this activity in a curricular context of their choice. In this task pupils are required to use a paint package to paint a picture using ICT. They can also add a title and graphic/stamp to their picture.
A Digital Talking Storybook - Levels 2 & 3
A Digital Talking Storybook (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Text, Working with Sound
Description
In this task pupils are required to use presentation software to create a simple talking book related to a topic covered in class. This book should include pictures, text, sound and simple transitions.
All About Me - Levels 3 & 4
All About Me (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Text
Description
In this task pupils are required to create a presentation about their identity. Depending on the level at which they are working, they should combine text with images and sound, use a number of transitions and use features such as text boxes, graphics, borders, bullets and numbering.
Cinderella's Party Invitation - Levels 1 & 2
Cinderella's Party Invitation (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Working with Text, Working with Images
Description
In this task pupils are required to design an invitation for Cinderella’s party using ICT, save their work and talk about their invitation. The task can be adapted relate to a current class topic or could also be a follow-on to the ‘Journey in Fairytale Land’ task.
Farmer Duck - Levels 2 & 3
Farmer Duck (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Farmer Duck PowerPoint Presentation
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Text
Description
This is an ICT task on creating a presentation at Levels 2 and 3. It is based on the book “Farmer Duck” by Martin Waddell. Pupils are required to create a simple presentation by opening the Farmer Duck presentation template, adding and formatting text, inserting and changing speech bubbles and inserting a sound file and/or recording speech. They should then save it with a new name.
Making Music - Levels 3 & 4
Making Music (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Music Technology, Working with Text (optional)
Description
This is a generic task about creating music. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice. In this task, pupils are required to create and edit music. It can be music to accompany a poem, story or words that the teacher has given them or music on its own. The task can be set in any curricular area and teachers can choose the context to support a topic the pupils are working on.
My First Presentation - Levels 1 & 2
My First Presentation (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Working with Text, Presentation
Description
This is a generic ICT task on Presentation. In this task pupils are required to create one slide (Level 1) or a simple presentation of more than one slide (Level 2) to present something they are doing in class.
People Who Help Us - Levels 2 & 3
People Who Help Us (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Text
Description
In this task, pupils are required to create a simple presentation which highlights people who help them within the school community. This presentation should include pictures, text, sound and simple transitions. Children may work as a group or individually.
Poster Magic - Levels 3 & 4
Poster Magic (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Working with Images, Working with Text
Description
In this task pupils should use a suitable word processing or desktop publishing package to create a poster to support a class project in any subject or topic. They should make use of graphics/digital photographs/scanned images and text. Pupils should show an awareness of audience.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Levels 4 & 5
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Text
Description
In this task pupils are required to design and create a presentation to show how their school deals with rubbish and recycling. The task complements work in The World Around Us and supports aspects of the ICL ‘Eco Warriors’. The pupils will record the recycling that takes place in their school, and investigate ways to improve on it. They should use the internet to research how the materials are recycled.
See This - Levels 3 & 4
See This (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Text
Levels
3 & 4
Description
This is a generic ICT task on creating a presentation at Levels 3 and 4. Teachers can set this task in a curricularcontext of their choice.In this task pupils are required to create a presentationwhich is related to a topic covered in class. Depending onthe level at which they are working, they should combinetext with images and sound, use a number of transitionsand use features such as text boxes, graphics, borders,bullets and numbering.
Showtime - Levels 2 & 3
Showtime (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Text
Description
This is a generic ICT task on creating a presentation at Levels 2 and 3. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice.In this task pupils are required to create a simple presentation which is related toa topic covered in class. This presentation should include pictures, text, sound and simple transitions
Tell Me About It - Levels 2 & 3
Tell Me About It (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Researching, Working with Text
Description
This is a generic ICT task on researching at Levels 2 and 3. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice. In this task pupils are required to use ICT to find information related to a topic theyare doing in class. They are then required to save their work and to talk about theirfindings to the teacher and others in the class.
This is Me - Levels 1 & 2
This is Me (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Working with Images, Working with Text
Description
In this task pupils are required to use a drawing program on the computer to draw themselves. They then have to write something to describe themselves and talk about and save their work.
Tortoise and Hare - Levels 2 & 3
Tortoise and Hare (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Text
Description
This activity is based on the fable The Tortoise and the Hare. The pupils will use the Tortoise and Hare presentation templates provided, and save it with a new name. They will add and format text, insert and change speech bubbles, insert a sound file and/or record speech.
Victorian Times - Levels 3, 4 & 5
Victorians Spreadsheet - C2K Network Required to Open
To save, right click on the link and select 'Save Target As'.
Desirable Features
Spreadsheets, Working with Text, Desk Top Publishing
Description
This task can be used to support a Victorian Topic. The pupils are provided with a spreadsheet which they use to investigate the cost of employees’ wages in a Victorian Manor House. The teacher should download the associated task spreadsheet. Pupils also have the option of using a suitable word processing package to write an advertisement or a desktop publishing package to create a newspaper page. Pupils should make use of graphics/scanned images and text and should show an awareness of audience.
What is the Weather Like? - Levels 2 & 3
What is the Weather Like? (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Presentation, Working with Text
Description
In this task pupils are required to produce a simple presentation on different weather types. The presentation should include pictures, text (in a language they arestudying), sound (voiceovers in a language they are studying) and simple transitions.
Words and Pictures - Levels 1 & 2
Words and Pictures (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Researching, Working with Text
Description
This is a generic task on Researching and Working with Text. In this task pupils are required to find and use images and information related to a class topic. The images can be created by the teacher or taken from image resources in word processing software such as Textease or Writer 2 software.
You’re Invited - Levels 2 & 3
You’re Invited (Irish Medium Pupil Notes)
Desirable Features
Working with Text
Description
In this task pupils are required to create and design an invitation using ICT, save their work and talk about their invitation. This could be an integral part of a topic that the class are currently working on.