Information:
Context
The staff are working with a combined Foundation Stage Group of 3 –5 yr old pupils. They have recently moved into a new build classroom. They were successful in joining a LA project looking at role play using plasma screens and were also involved in a project run by the Fischer Family Trust targeting phase 1 phonics.
Who Was Involved
Teacher - Sue Duncan
Classroom Assistant - Lesley Nelson
Pupils - Foundation Stage
Main Focus of Project
Looking at the use of Smart board, Plasma screen and a range of other ICT resources to facilitate learning through role play in a variety of contexts.
Curriculum Links
All foundation level targets
What Happened
The foundation stage moved with the new build from separate nursery and reception units each with a smart board into a new foundation stage unit which was initially set up with the two smart boards, one of which has been replaced with a plasma screen as part of the LA project.
Lesley Nelson the classroom assistant has a keen interest in ICT and has undertaken ICT training at Trent University. She has been instrumental in developing customised ICT resources for use by the pupils with the smart board and plasma screen.
The aim of the staff was to make the use of ICT transparent and familiar to the pupils so they could focus on the role plays in which they were participating. This was focussed on the smart board technologies but also included use of audio CDs , digital camera, DigiBlue video camera and photocopier by the pupils.
Lesley has developed a range of modules for different roleplays including minibeasts where the role play area becomes a laboratory, gym time where the area becomes a health club, future photographers where the area becomes a photo studio, travel agents where the pupils book a holiday etc.
Pupils use the equipment independently and access a range of technology to produce images, printouts and other media. See images below for examples.
Educational Outcomes
More effective attainment of Foundation stage targets through realistic role play.
Developed ICT skills and capability.
Effective group skills.
Physical Outcomes
Effective interactive resources, which can be used in and beyond the school.
Opportunities for Future Work
Development of new and improvement of existing role play scenarios.
Extension of concept further up in school. |
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