Contents

Volume 1 Issue 1 - Summer 2001

Contributors
Many thanks to the members who have contributed to this issue.

Editorial
Welcome to the first edition of the journal.

The Lack of Bite in ICT’s Bark
Why isn’t ICT taken seriously as a subject and as an issue for other curriculum areas?

Primary Networks
Are networks in Primary the answer for everyone?

The Future is in your hands
Have we underestimated the endurance of the keyboard as an input device?

30 Children and 1 Computer
Do you need a Porsche 101 to do the shopping? Won’t a Skoda still do the job?

Mouse Control in Reception
Mouse skills need practice in the early years and graphics packages can provide clear feedback.

Getting Technical
Terry Freedman details a generic job description for ICT technicians.

ACITT CPD Scheme
Frank Springall introduces the proposals for Membership of ACITT to be linked to an accreditation structure.

ACITT ICT Technician Job Descriptions
Sheyne Lucock explains the rationale behind the recent ACITT descriptions.

All in the line of Duty
Time to write up your Primary ICT Coordinators Job Description. Where do you start?

Seriously Logo
A good programmer can write a Fortran program in any language - even LOGO asserts Clem Rutter

Using the Windows API within MSWLogo
Chris Wood explains how to spruce up your MSWlogo procedures.

Using a Linux Server
Phil Kershaw shares his experiences installing a Linux based server on a network to run the Apache web server.

NOF Training - Never opened the Folders?
Your views and experiences on the Government initiative.

Members’ Emails
Selected letters and emails from our mailbox.

A Dying Breed?
Do we need ICT teachers or just software trainers? Why are job ads so lenient?

On the Web
A round up of simulations online.

Digital Cameras? Gotta love ‘em!
We reflect on the impact of digital cameras in schools and look at the Kodak 280 and the Sony Mavica FD 87

Desktop Security
Setting up a suite from donated computers? You’ll be wanting some security then.

Contribution Guidance

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A week in the life of...

Cover Picture:

Guy Underwood teaching ICT in Godwin Primary School, Barking & Dagenham.

 

Contents

Volume 1 Issue 1 - Summer 2001