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Matching software to P scales

Matching  software to P Scales

1.      Using Build-it to attract  attention , pupil may be passive or resistant (P1 i  )

2.      Using Switch on and showing alertness and simple reflex responses (P1 ii  )

3.      Switching on a fan or tape recorder  using a switch  (P2   i  )

4.      Watch and track images on a TV screen ( P 2  i    )

5.      Turn towards nursery rhymes, traditional stories ( red riding hood )   ( P2   ii   )

6.      Respond to familiar events in a story e.g. Goldilocks, ( P2 ii )

7.      Repeatedly press a switch to complete a sequence ( P2 ii )

8.      Work with an adult to complete a My World screen ( P2 ii )

9.      Make intentional communication to ask for  computer ( P 3  i)

10. Press the Go button on Roamer to repeat a movement ( P 3  i )

11. Show pleasure at the responses  e.g. Smart Alex, Wheels on the bus  ( P 3 i )

12. Initiate a program - e.g. touch games, switch it maker start the sequence ( P 3 ii )

13. Anticipate the next step in a program e.g. talking stories, nursery rhymes ( P 3 ii )

14. Can use two switches in making a choice e.g..  Switch on  matching activities ( P 3 ii  )

15. Using in choice maker to make a simple decision ( P 3 ii )

16. Showing awareness of problem-solving e.g. pressing a switch repeatedly when the computer has been switched off ( P3  ii  )

Emerging skills in knowledge and understanding

17. Recognise their own image ( digital photographs in switch-it maker) ( P4)

18. Start a story on a tape or video  ( P4)

19. Matching activities in Tizzy's toybox  ( P5)

20. Using My World to sort and classify objects (P 5)

21. Recognising numbers and alphabet letters in Talking animated alphabet ( P 5)

22. Using Roamer World instead of the  Roamer robot ( P5 )

23. Use a communication grid to make needs and wants known that has been made in Writing with Symbols 2000 ( P 5)

24. Use a the computer or portable communication device to send a message ( P 6)

25. Write their own name in Writing with Symbols 2000 ( P 6)

26. Save and retrieve work they have done in WWS 2000 ( P 6)

27. Follow a set of instructions to control Roamer ( P 6)

28. Switch on the computer and load a familiar program independently ( P 6)

29. Choose which images to include in switch it maker (P7)

30. Give directions and instructions for Thomas the Clown (P7)

31. Suggest  using with symbols to send messages home ( P7)

32. Record own voice on a tape or computer program ( e.g. switch-it maker )  (P8)

33. Put together their own slide sequence using switch-it maker (P8)

34. Select and insert clip art into a word processor ( P 8)

35. Select a range of tools from a toolbar in Dazzle  (P8 )

36. Make animation in Textease ( P8 )

The information on this page was produced by Myles Pilling. He has matched ICT skills to the new P scales.