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Visit the new ICT 4 Life websiteand see ActiveBook andActiveTeach for yourself!

See samples of the additional features of ActiveTeach including:

● Assessment tool

● Full teaching notes

● Site licence of the ActiveBook and all materials

● Glossary

● Index of digital assets.

Contact us – International customers

Our new website has lots of information about the ICT 4 Life products available for both pupils and teacherplus demonstrations of both ActiveBook andActiveTeach.

Simply visit www.ict4life.co.uk to buy online or click onthe online demonstration and free samples link to see awalkthrough of ICT 4 Life ActiveTeach 1. Thewalkthrough, with accompanying audio, takes youstep-by-step through thefeatures of the disc and providesyou with examples of howActiveTeach can help you andyour department with yourevery day teaching andassessment of ICT.

Call +44 0870 607 3777

Fax +44 0870 8500 155

Email [email protected]

Visit www.ict4life.co.uk

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Teach and assess capability withconfidence at Key Stage 3

Functional ICT

preperation throughout

all 3 tiers

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A message from the series editors

Pam Counsell and Chris Jones

Regional Advisers for ICT Secondary National Strategy

As you know, the new Programme of Study and Framework for ICT were introduced in September. Every week we speak to teachers who want to make the most of these new opportunities to deliver good practice in an interesting way, but who are worried that they will not have the time to do so.

ICT 4 Life has been developed to help both pupils and teachers to be creative and enthusiastic - resulting in many moreenthusiastic, capable learners. How does it do this?

For pupils:

The software and contexts really capture their interest, with steady progression throughout Key Stage 3, ready for KeyStage 4 and with the potential for home access through the FREE Pupil Book CD-ROM or through the school’s VLE.

For teachers:

The most accurate and easy-to-use assessment we’ve seen. Building on existing successful LEA practice, it automaticallyassembles evidence of pupil attainment, with guidance on assessing capability. And all lessons are completelyready-to-teach, including all electronic files needed with additional support and assessment guidance where appropriate.

For ICT subject leaders:

Save time by using our ready-made schemes of work, with everything matched to the new Programme of Study, Framework and Functional Skills in ICT Standards!

Many teachers have said how it meets their needs exactly - and many more are already using it. Why not order an evaluation copy now and see for yourself?

Welcome toWritten by Regional National Strategy Advisers, experienced teachers and consultants, ICT 4 Life really helps

schools to teach and assess capability accurately, effectively and practically. ICT 4 Life is not only built around

the new National Curriculum and Framework, it offers an unparalleled scenario-based approach to meet the

Framework’s requirements for real problem-solving. The contexts themselves, such as gaming and creating

videos, websites and animations really capture pupils’ interest and help them progress smoothly to Key Stage 4,

along with guidance from an examiner in Functional Skills in ICT throughout ICT 4 Life 3.

We have replaced our Year 7 ICT schemesof work and use ICT 4 Life instead, the pupils and the staff love it!

Andy Keeley, Head of ICTCoundon Court School, Coventry

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Confidence in full coverage of the new curriculum● All materials matched to the new Programme of Study, the Framework and Functional Skills in ICT Standards.

● Produced by an expert team of Regional Advisers, consultants and experienced teachers.

Assessment that drives progression● The easy-to-use assessment tool helps you track pupils’ progression and personalise their learning.

● Clear assessment criteria and regular opportunities for teacher, self and peer assessment support pupils inprogressing at least two levels through the key stage.

Capability through real challenges● Problem-based challenges allow pupils to build their capability by learning and applying skills in relevant and

interesting scenarios.

Coverage of Functional Skills ● Functional Skills in ICT matched throughout all 3 tiers of ICT 4 Life.

● Full coverage of the Functional Skills in ICT Standards in ICT 4 Life 3:

– Coverage highlighted lesson by lesson.

– Activities and help written by a Functional Skills ICT examiner, focussing on areas that students find difficult.

– Guidance for pupils and teachers on levelling, from a Functional Skills ICT examiner.

– Assessment lessons in the same style as the Functional Skills in ICT exam and written by a Functional Skills in ICT examiner to help pupils prepare for practice papers.

Relevant contexts engage and motivate● Interesting real-life scenarios, for example virtual tours, gaming,

videos and animations.

● Interviews with real people to engage pupils with ICT outside the classroom.

Complete and flexible support for thewhole department● Easy-to-use structured lesson plans and additional digital resources.

● Revisits key areas of capability to ensure seamless progression.

● Provides flexible support for specialists and non-specialistsdelivering essential skills and capability.

offers you…

Request a demonstration*

Course ComponentsICT 4 Life is a 3 tier course with resources available for pupils and supporting ActiveTeach CD-ROMs for teachers.

Evaluation packs provide you with the essential elementsyou need to assess the resources above and also save youmoney! Each pack contains a copy of the Pupil Book withFREE ActiveBook CD-ROM plus a FREE ActiveTeachdemonstration CD.

Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3

Pupil Book 1 with FREE ActiveBook978 1 4058 6454 1 £12.95



ActiveTeach 1978 1 4058 6453 4 £675.00 + VAT

ActiveTeach 2978 1 4058 6455 8 £675.00

ActiveTeach 3978 1 4058 6457 2 £675.00 + VAT

Evaluation Packs*

Purchase an Easy Starter Pack containing 60 copies of yourchosen Pupil Book and an ActiveTeach CD-ROM and youcan save over £500! This is a great opportunity to order allthe resources you need plus make great savings.

Easy Starter Packs – Save up to £500*

To order your copies of any of the resources above please see theorder form attached, alternatively:

Call FREE 0800 579 579

Fax 0870 850 5255

[email protected]

Visit www.ict4life.co.uk

Ordering details*

Your local Sales Consultant can demonstrate ActiveTeach to you andyour department. Simply call 0800 023 2923 or [email protected] to arrange a suitable datefor the demonstration. Alternatively, request an Evaluation Pack toreceive a demonstration CD-ROM.

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All 3 tiers out now!

* Applies to UK customers only.

Capture your pupils’ imaginations with ICT 4 LifeThe ICT 4 Life Pupil Book with FREE ActiveBook CD-ROM presents material in a clear and interesting design which easily shows pupils the objective ofthe lesson, what they will be expected to do and the applications they will use plus the elements they will be assessed on. Interesting and relevantreal life scenarios such as gaming help to motivate and engage pupils in class while they work. The Pupil Book is an excellent reference tool whenworking through tasks and great for those who do not have IT access outside of school or prefer not to read on screen.

Colourful, clear and exciting Pupil Books


Each unit centres around a challenge, for example:

● Create a virtual tour● Build a computer game● Create a video guide● Market a sports centre.

Each unit begins with anopening spread which sets

the scene, followed by individual,

clearly-structured lessons.

Each challenge begins withan introduction to

encourage pupils to engagewith the tasks and to

participate in classdiscussions.

The clear andcolourful designcaptures pupils’

interest.

Sample page from Pupil Book 2

Clearly signposts capability – making itclear to pupils throughout the units, andhelping them understand the learning

objectives of each lesson.


Assessment points – clearly shows linksbetween the activities and the

assessment requirements so pupils knowwhat they’ll be assessed on.

ICT 4 Life on screen and interactivewith ActiveBookThe ActiveBook provides whole class teachingassistance through an easy-to-use digital version of the Pupil Book. It includes interactive resources direct from its pages and when used on an interactive whiteboard is an excellent tool for drawing pupils’ attention to the area you are teaching.

The ActiveBook seamlessly integrates ICT,supporting pupils through step-by-step digitaldemonstrations and source files, saving you time.

The ActiveBook is available both on the CD-ROMwithin the Pupil Book, ideal for home use, and as anetworkable site licence for whole-class use.

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Can I do this? activities – demonstratetechniques pupils will need to know to

complete tasks and give them theopportunity to practise.

Submit (ActiveTeach only) –suggested opportunities to submit

evidence are signposted throughout.

Assets are clearly highlighted –including video digital files forpupils to work on and analyse

such as spreadsheets,presentations and games.

Glossary terms arehighlighted in bold –supporting pupils with

key vocabulary.

Zoom – helps focusattention on one area, ideal

for whole-class work.

Page navigation – makesnavigating the ActiveBook

quick and easy.

Assessment points –criteria for success are

flagged at the beginning ofeach lesson.

Assess to Progress (ActiveTeach only) – pupils cancomplete self assessment checklists based on criteriaestablished at the start of the lesson. Self assessments

are then stored in the pupils’ assessment profile.

Sample screen from ActiveBook 1

Sample screen from ActiveBook 3


Functional Skills activities appear throughout Unit 2 andfocus on a particular aspect of Functional Skills. The activities

will help pupils think about important information.

The Assessment units inActiveBook 3 are in the

same style as someFunctional Skills

examinations to helppupils prepare for practice papers

At the beginning of eachlesson, there is a focus on anarea of Functional Skills that

will be covered in that lesson

Skills 4 Life boxes tell pupilswhat they need to

remember to attain higherlevels. They focus on areas

pupils sometimes havedifficulty with.


Sample screens from ActiveTeach 3

Full coverage of Functional Skills in ICTFunctional Skills in ICT have been included and matched throughout ICT 4 Life 1 and 2.

In ICT 4 Life 3, Functional Skills appear in the Pupil Book in a new feature called Skills 4 Life. These offer full coverage of Functional Skills in ICT atboth Levels 1 and 2, have been written by a Functional Skills in ICT examiner and focus on areas students find more difficult.

Skills 4 Life features appear in several ways:

Amazing teaching support with ActiveTeach

The ICT 4 Life ActiveTeach CD-ROM providesinvaluable ICT teaching and assessment support atKey Stage 3. This unique digital resource bringstogether a vast range of easy-to-use ICT resourceswhich are all instantly accessible from one place. Itprovides stimulating teaching resources, a highlyengaging learning environment and a sophisticatedand highly practical assessment process that can befed into a school’s own record-keeping systems.

ActiveTeach centres around the ActiveBook. Each pageof the ActiveBook is linked to interactive resourcesthat support teaching and learning. It is also so muchmore than that. The fully-integrated Assessment Toolautomatically assembles evidence of pupils’attainment providing you with a valuable tool toassess your pupils, review their progress or create areport on individual pupils or classes.

ActiveTeach includes a site licence of:

● ActiveBook

● The Assessment Tool

● Digital Files (assets)– videos

– ‘Can I do This?’ skills demonstrations

– sample files including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GameMaker, Audio, Video and HTML.

● Find Resources

● Teacher notes containing introduction from the series editors, lesson by lesson notes,matching charts and additional resources and guides.

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Find Resources – provides a listof the digital files (assets) on

the ActiveTeach for integrationinto lessons.

Teaching Notes – gives you lesson by lesson plans and

teacher notes withaccompanying material.

Request a demonstration

Your local Sales Consultant can demonstrate ActiveTeach to you andyour department. Simply call 0800 023 2923 or [email protected] to arrange a suitable date forthe demonstration. Alternatively, request an Evaluation Pack to receivea demonstration CD-ROM. See page the order form attached for fullEvaluation Pack details.

See your pupils progress with ActiveTeach

ActiveTeach provides even more thaninteractive classroom resources! It also containsan Assessment Tool that allows you to:

● Assess your pupils’ work;

● Review pupils’ progress;

● Create reports on individual pupils or classes.

Assessment that tracks progress

Frequent opportunities for assessment helpyou track pupils’ progress and avoidassessment overload. Fully integrated self andpeer assessment helps support pupils’assessment for learning and aids progression.

Easy-to-use and reliable

Pupils simply submit their work through theActiveBook, then the fully-integratedAssessment Tool automatically assembles thisas evidence of their attainment. You can theneasily access this evidence and mark it in theassessment tool. Pupils also have theopportunity to peer and self assess their work.

Reflects the style of the formalassessment

In ICT 4 Life 1 and 2, tasks in the assessmentunit reflect the style of the NationalAssessment Agency Key Stage 3 ICT formativetests, familiarising pupils with this approach,but within a recognisable environment.

In ICT 4 Life 3, the assessment tasks are in thestyle of the Functional Skills exam, with alltasks and pupil and teacher guidance writtenby a Functional Skills in ICT examiner.


Assess – pupils complete achecklist to self assess their work

against agreed criteria.

The pupil view gives the option to carry out a self or peer assessment,monitor skills progress or view their

personal report.

Evidence submitted via theActiveBook is stored in the pupil's assessment profile.

Save time and improve progression withour marking and reporting toolsMarking and reporting made easy

The Assess area for teachers gives you access topupil work, marking tools and various reportingfunctions.

Automatically generates levels

As you mark the tasks, working levels are generatedautomatically, which can be used as a basis forformative assessment. Working levels can be editedby the teacher.

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Teachers are given multiple optionson the assessment tool which helpthem mark and assess individual

pupils and class work.

Teachers have the ability to overridethe working level generated.

The whole class’s work can bemarked in this area.

A working level is generated. This is moderated by the teacher.

To mark work, open evidence and tick appropriate

assessment points.

Evidence submitted by thepupils appears here.

Pupil self assessment (orangetick) and peer assessment

(purple tick) are visible.

Request a demonstration

Your local Sales Consultant can demonstrate ActiveTeach to youand your department. Simply call 0800 023 2923 or [email protected] to arrange a suitable datefor the demonstration. Alternatively, request an Evaluation Pack toreceive a demonstration CD-ROM. See page the order formattached for full Evaluation Pack details.


Provides reports that aid planning

You can complete reports on the class andindividual pupils quickly and simply. Thesereports help you identify problems and areasof success. This information can then be usedto aid planning.

Create reports in minutes

Save valuable time by generating reports onpupils based on the criteria that they have andhave not achieved. It’s quick, easy and fullycustomisable. You have the opportunity to addcomments and edit text as you wish.

Graphs can be generated to compare:

● Current working level against predicted level

● Specific focus areas against predicted level

● Working levels of different classes

● Number of pupils who have completed the“Can I do this?” activities.

Generate graphs produces thefollowing page.

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