Starter Award in ICT: On Track is one of three titles focusing on ICT for primary school children. Starter Award in ICT: On Track introduces students to more advanced concepts of ICT. Using illustrations and screen displays, it builds on keyboard skills and basic routines such as email, handling data, spreadsheet management, handling images and using the Internet. Features include: . clear step-by-step instruction in use of computer applications . stimulating activities . easy-to-follow format The book can be used in the classroom and at home, and includes additional guidance for helpers.

 

There are 62 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Cambridge University Press .

Jill Jesson is an experienced teacher working at a primary school in Rotherham. She has written books for children and teachers on science, design and ICT. She was, for many years, a regular contributor to art and design magazines and has had several of her poems included in anthologies for children. Graham Peacock is a principal lecturer in science education at Sheffield Hallam University. He was a deputy head teacher in a primary school and has taught at a number of schools both in Britain and the Far East. He has written books for children, university students and teachers. Graham Peacock is an experienced teacher, a well-published author of primary science texts including the 'Oxford Primary Science Dictionary' and an Inset Co-ordinator for Primary Science

This book has the following chapters: Introduction. MULTIMEDIA AUTHORING: 1. What is multimedia? 2. Cast members; 3. Layers; 4. Adding pictures; 5. Adding sounds; 6. Linear storyboards; 7. Complex tree storyboards; 8. Who is it for? 9. Getting ready for assessment; SPREADSHEET DESIGN: 10. Entering data; 11. Formulas; 12. More about formulas and functions; 13. Cell addresses and macros; 14. Finding and sorting data; 15. Planning a holiday; 16. Assessment: running a pop concert; DATABASE DESIGN: 17. Databases and data; 18. Designing a database; 19. Adding data; 21. Interrogating a database; 22. Database security and assessment; INTERNET: 23. Internet words; 24. Sites to visit; 25. Directories and search engines; 26. Downloading from the Net; PRESENTATION GRAPHICS: 27. Text and graphics; 28. Transitions; NETWORKS: 29. Introduction to networks; 30. What connects a network? 31. Network design and schematics; 32. Network management and assessment