Computing and You• ‘How can ICT help at home’

Aims of this session

• A practical hands-on session allowing you time to experience the software your children use.

• Introduce you to 3 key pieces of software the children use at school.

• Offer tips and guidance for how to use these programmes effectively at home with your children.

Kodu

• Child friendly coding software• Developed by Microsoft• Open ended, the product can always be

extended and differentiated• Available as a completely free download via

http://www.kodugamelab.com/

Aims of Mathletics:• To support and extend children’s

mathematical learning

• To motivate children to succeed in mathematics

• To provide a link between school and home in learning of mathematics

The basics of Mathletics:• Children earn points by completing tasks,

covering a range of mathematical concepts

• Points mean prizes!• Children can also play ‘live’ against other

students around the world• Teachers can set tasks at appropriate

levels and following the PBS maths curriculum• Children can be tested with SAT style online assessments

Benefits of Mathletics:• Instant results for children• Enjoyable and interactive learning• Rewards for effort and success• Flexible levels (with teacher control)• Element of challenge and competition• Scope for target setting and self-improvement

What do you need in order to use Mathletics?

Basically, nothing too unusual:• A computer with access to the internet

• Adobe Flash Player installed

• Login details (user name & password), which your child should already have

What is Reading Eggs?

• A virtual world, aimed at developing reading ability in primary and KS3 children

• Children can explore different reading activities, gathering ‘eggs’ to spend on updating their characters and improving his or her ‘lifestyle’

• Teachers can monitor and adapt the difficulty levels accordingly, in order to support individual progress

For children aged 4-7

For children aged 7-13

Benefits of Reading Eggs:• Access to wide range of online reading

resources and activities• Exposure to many different text types

through virtual library• Enjoyable and interactive learning• Rewards for effort and success• Adapted to meet individual needs of child• Element of challenge and competition• Scope for target setting and self-

improvement

What do you need in order to use Reading Eggs?

Basically, nothing too unusual:• A computer with access to the internet

• Adobe Flash Player installed

• Login details (user name & password), which your child should already have

If you have any questions or would like further details about any of the information in the presentation then please contact me:

jamie.bennett@pbschool.cz