Helping to Develop ICT Skills

As you may be aware, this term we were provided with two desktop computers in our classroom to develop ICT and typing skills in students.

It is imperative that students develop these skills as the National Standardised Testing (NAPLAN) will be completed online as of 2017.

ALL STUDENTS IN ROOM 9 WILL BE AFFECTED BY THIS IN YEARS 3 AND 5.

We do not wish to disadvantage students in any way and so the skill of typing is necessary to ensure students are able to complete the test within the given time.

We have started basic typing in class (you have probably seen our persuasive letters on display). It would be beneficial to your child/children to allow them to have extended practice times at home with typing and general computer skills to ensure they have sufficient competence to be successful.

There are some links to typing programs on the school blog site which allow students to practice typing and develop speed and accuracy.

Please take the time to check them our with your child and have a go at home.