Information Technology for Secondary Schools Grades 7-9


Book Description

For the students preparing for CSEC Information Technology, this text is an invaluable resource. It is aligned with the curriculum of the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) and provides a solid basis in Information Technology for students in grades 7-9 and for any aged student who aspires to have a better understanding of concepts in the subject. Information Technology for Secondary Schools shares basic knowledge and progresses to advanced concepts while satisfying both the practical and theoretical components of the curriculum. Some key features are: Detailed table of contents Step-by-step instructions to accomplish tasks Content progression: Basics, Intermediate and Advanced Unit Lesson Objectives Extensive information on topics Real life application for problem solving End of Unit highlights End of Unit Questions and Activities Glossary of terms




Informatics Education - Supporting Computational Thinking


Book Description

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on Informatics in Secondary Schools - Evolution and Perspectives, ISSEP 2008, held in Torun, Poland in July 2008. The 28 revised full papers presented together with 4 invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 63 submissions. A broad variety of topics related to teaching informatics in secondary schools is addressed ranging from national experience reports to paedagogical and methodological issues. The papers are organized in topical sections on informatics, a challenging topic, didactical merits of robot-based instruction, transfer of knowledge and concept formation, working with objects and programming, strategies for writing textbooks and teacher education, national and international perspectives on ICT education, as well as e-learning.




From Computer Literacy to Informatics Fundamentals


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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Conference on Informatics in Secondary Schools - Evolution and Perspectives, ISSEP 2005, held in Klagenfurt, Austria in March/April 2005. The 21 revised full papers presented together with an introduction were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in the book. A broad variety of topics related to teaching informatics in secondary schools is addressed ranging from national experience reports to paedagogical and methodological issues.




Informatics in Schools. Curricula, Competences, and Competitions


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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Informatics in Schools: Situation, Evolution, and Perspectives, ISSEP 2015, held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, in September/October 2015. The 14 full papers presented together with 3 invited talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 36 submissions. The focus of the conference was on following topics: sustainable education in informatics for pupils of all ages; connecting informatics lessons to the students’ everyday lives; teacher education in informatics; and research on informatics in schools (empirical/qualitative/quantitative/theory building/research methods/comparative studies/transferability of methods and results from other disciplines).




International Handbook of Research and Development in Technology Education


Book Description

This international handbook reflects on the development of the field of technology education. From reviewing how the field has developed and its current strengths, consideration is given to where the field might go and how it can be supported in this process.




Programming and Computational Thinking in Technology Education


Book Description

In the last decade, programming and computational thinking (CT) have been introduced on a large scale in school curricula and standards all over the world. In countries such as the UK, a new school subject—computing—was created, whereas in countries such as Sweden, programming was included in existing subjects, notably mathematics and technology education. The introduction of programming and CT in technology education implies a particular relationship between programming and technology. Programming is usually performed with technological artefacts—various types of computers—and it can also be seen as a specific branch of engineering. This book analyses the background to and current implementation of programming and computational thinking in a Swedish school technology context, in relation to international developments. The various chapters deal with pertinent issues in technology education and its relation to computers and computing, for example, computational thinking and literacy, teachers’ programming competence, and computational thinking, programming, and learning in technology education. The book includes examples from educational research that could also be used as inspiration for school teaching, teacher education and curriculum development.







Lifelong Learning in the Digital Age


Book Description

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the issuesinvolved in Lifelong Learning supported by Information andCommunication Technology (ICT). In this overview, the following issuesare discussed: "Lifelong Learning in the Digital Age" contains reviewed papers byinvited authors, as well as a comprehensive report with resourcematerials produced by a Focus Group of invited participants in theLifelong Learning Working Track at the e-Train conference, "E-TrainingPractices for Professional Organizations." The conference wassponsored by the International Federation for Information Processing(IFIP), Technical Committee 3 (Education), and was held in Pori, Finland in July 2003."Lifelong Learning in the Digital Age" will help both decisionmakers and educational designers to deal with the issues connectedwith Lifelong Learning. Solutions will have to be unique for eachculture and each country, but this book will certainly inform andshould considerably assist decision-making and problem resolution.




Interact with Information Technology 2 New Edition


Book Description

Provide an accessible approach to theory and practice with this new edition updated to comprehensively cover recent IT developments and the latest Caribbean curricula for Forms 1 to 3 (Grades 7 to 9). - Consolidate learning through a range of question types such as Multiple Choice, True or False, Short Answer and a fun Crossword puzzle. - Build critical thinking and project work skills with research and STEM projects using real life situations. - Develop understanding with new topics covered such as computer ethics, algorithm development, emerging careers. The answers can be found here: www.ho




International Computing for Lower Secondary Student's Book Stage 7


Book Description

Deliver an exciting computing course for ages 11-14, providing full coverage of Digital Literacy, Computer Science and Information and Communications Technology objectives. The course covers the requirements of the national curriculum for England and is mapped to the Level 2 CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards and the Cambridge Assessment International Education Digital Literacy Framework for Stages 7-9. - Ensure progression, with a clear pathway of skill steps building on previous experience and knowledge. - Recap and activate students' prior knowledge and skills with Do you remember? panels. - Demonstrate and practise new concepts and skills with Learn and Practice activities. - Broaden knowledge and understanding with Go further activities that apply skills and concepts in different contexts. - Introduce more challenging skills and activities with Challenge yourself! tasks. - Allow students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills creatively with engaging end of unit projects. - Develop computational thinking with panels throughout the activities. - Provide clear guidance on e-safety with a strong focus throughout. - Clear progression for students going on to study IGCSE Computer Science and IGCSE Information Technology. Available in the series: Stage 7 Student's Book: 9781510481985 Stage 8 Student's Book: 9781510481992 Stage 9 Student's Book: 9781510482005