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Technology (ICT)
The school-wide PC and Windows based computer
network is operated under the control of a full time ICT
Manager, an Assistant ICT Manager
and an ICT Technician. Each boy has his own user area and
password, and is free to use any of the open-access computer
clusters
spread evenly around the School. Three class-size sets of wireless
laptops (which can be connected to the network) are available
for cross-curricular use, making it possible for each boy
to have his own computer in a lesson when this is required.
All boys
and members of staff have their own Internet e-mail. The
network
also provides an integrated system for teacher support and
administration. Multimedia machines are available in specialist
teaching areas, such as ICT and Music, and in the School
Library.
There are three computer suites, each with
twenty four PCs for class teaching and used by subject teachers
as required. A new digitalised language laboratory using
Divace software has been installed.
The Music department has its own technology
studio. There is generous provision for the training of
staff
and boys in appropriate ICT skills. The school intranet is
being developed.
ICT Teaching:
ICT is taught to all students in the first,
second, third, fourth and fifth forms. Particular emphasis is placed
in
the first year on developing a confident, independent approach
to all aspects of ICT use and all students are expected
to
be able to use the School’s applications software by
the end of the first year.
All students have the opportunity
to
take an ICT qualification at the
end of the end of the Second year.
Considerable use is made of the School’s
internet facilities, in line with the School’s internet
policy for student use. ICT is used widely across the curriculum.
All students take ICT as an option in the
Junior Sixth and Senior Sixth years and study for the ECDL
qualification.
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