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SessionsSession structureOur sessions are designed to expand upon the ICT curriculum that children follow in school.Each week we spend approx two thirds of a session working on course software programs to complete our technical objectives. The rest of the session is devoted to educational tasks and activities, which are chosen according to the ability and interests of each child.All of our courses have specific technical objectives & a certificate is awarded on completion:Click me!

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Sessions (cont)

Session structure (cont..)

We use a wide variety of educational software programs (100+ titles). These are carefully selected to ensure that the children enjoy their sessions and learn as much as possible.

All of our classes are small (with a maximum of 12 children per teacher) - so there is plenty of individual attention.

Most children work on their own computer, although they may choose to work in pairs - which promotes teamwork and collaborative learning.

Courses

Courses

Our curriculum is structured around 20 different courses, each taking one term (10-12 sessions) to complete;

Page 1

Techno-Learner (1 & 2)

Key Skills & Activities:

Developing mouse skills

Introducing the keyboard

Creating simple pictures

How to save

How to print

Using a variety of educational software

Computer Concepts & ICT Learning links:

Exploring & experimenting with words & sounds

Using imagination in art, design and music

Developing methods to solve problems

Creating a representation

Page 2

Techno-Intro (1)

Key Skills & Activities:

Mastering mouse skills

Learning about the keyboard

Using the File Menu

Saving & Opening, using a filename

Combining text, graphics & sounds

Creating pictures using various art tools

An introduction to Word, font, size & colour

Computer Concepts & ICT Learning links:

Manipulating text and graphics

Making a representation with pictures, words & sounds

Thinking about layout/presentation

Page 3

Techno-Intro (2)

Key Skills & Activities:

Mastering the tracker pad

Further keyboard skills - shift/backspace/enter

Using the File Menu

Making a simple multimedia story

Creating pictures using various art tools

Using ICT to improve text and clarify meaning

Computer Concepts & ICT Learning links:

Manipulating text and graphics

Creating a story with pictures/words/sounds

Creating simple computer models & simulations

Understanding that the computer can be used to represent real and imaginary situations

Page 4

Techno-Storyteller (1 & 2)

Key Skills & Activities:

Creating a multimedia storybook

Learning about the importance of presentation and layout

An introduction to touch typing & further keyboard skills - using a variety of typing tutorials and games

Creating animated illustrations for a story

Computer Concepts & ICT Learning links:

Using ICT to develop creative writing skills

Creating a representation of a specific scenario

Learning how to combine text, graphics & sounds to effectively communicate information

Recognising key features of layout

Page 5

Techno-Explorer (1 & 2)

Key Skills & Activities:

Exploring Great Britain and the World!

Travelling through Ancient History & Outer Space

Using menus, indexes and keywords to search for and gather information.

Researching famous places and events

Using an interactive encyclopaedia

Computer Concepts & ICT Learning links:

Learning that information comes from a variety of sources and can be presented in a variety of forms

Recognising the need to use effective searching techniques

Page 6

Techno-Surfer

Key Skills & Activities:

Learning about the Internet and email

Using a browser - buttons, links, URLs, favourites & history

How to create mail, send & receive, add attachments

Creating a basic website

Learning basic Internet safety principles

Computer Concepts & ICT Learning links:

Using ICT to find information and communicate it effectively

How to use appropriate search techniques to find information

Using e-mail as a means of communicating ideas

Staying safe and SMART on the Internet

Page 7

Techno-Windows Expert

Key Skills & Activities:

All about Windows!

How to choose a background & screensaver - and create your own!

Making and customising your own folders & effective saving techniques

Learning keyboard shortcuts - Alt F4, Ctrl S

How to cut, copy & paste, delete/restore etc

Changing display options

Computer Concepts & ICT Learning links:

Personalising your computer

Using Windows to manage files and folders

Exploring different ways to achieve outcomes

Page 8

Techno-Artist

Key Skills & Activities:

Using a wide variety of art & graphics software

Learning to use different tools effectively

Creating original artwork

Recreating famous artwork

Using stamps, symmetry and repeating patterns

Expressing emotion through art

Computer Concepts & ICT Learning links:

Using a graphics package to explore and realise ideas

Identifying ways to develop and improve work

Understanding that different techniques can be used to communicate ideas

Using the computer to create a representation of the self

Page 9

Techno-Musician

Key Skills & Activities:

Learning about beats, notes and sound effects

Recording melodies using a wide variety of instruments

Experimenting with pitch and tempo

Using a Sequencer to program a drum beat

Composing simple songs, creating loops

Mixing a pop song: selecting samples & adjusting the volume of each track to create a soundscape

Computer Concepts & ICT Learning links:

Using ICT to create, organise & record sounds.

Exploring various musical and sound effects

Understanding that computers can be used to select and control sounds and to combine electronic and live sounds

Page 10

Techno-Imagemaker

Key Skills & Activities:

Manipulating photos & pictures

Using editing tools to improve digital images

Experimenting with basic & special FX

Making a Dr. Who monster using cutting tools

Making a body switch and adding clipart

Creating a movie poster/calendar/collage

Creating original artwork by Morphing

Computer Concepts & ICT Learning links:

Digital editing & image manipulation

Using graphics packages to explore & realise ideas and to identify ways to develop and improve work

Learning that images can be created by combining and manipulating objects

Page 11

Techno-Designer

Key Skills & Activities:

Creating a greetings card, using custom text/borders/shading etc

Searching a database for pictures to import

Using a template to design a custom CD label

3D graphic modelling - designing your own house/garden/swimming pool

Designing a symmetrical 3D insect or a fashion collection

Computer Concepts & ICT Learning links:

Learning about the importance of layout & presentation

Regularly reviewing work & assessing against a variety of criteria

Using a graphical model to explore alternatives & identify patterns

Page 12

Techno-Creator

Key Skills & Activities:

Compiling a slideshow of original art & creative writing

Using a variety of written & visual effects

Choosing a template and completing a story by adding characters, text and sounds

Making a Garfield comic (from scratch!)

Designing and customising My Comic Life

Experimenting with templates, layout, filters, formats and text effects to indicate relative importance

Computer Concepts & ICT Learning links:

Using a variety of graphics programs to explore and realise ideas

Experimenting with text, graphics and sounds to improve clarity and create mood

How to delete and insert text to improve readability and write for a target audience

Page 13

Techno-Web Designer

Key Skills & Activities:

Advanced Internet, E-mail & Web design

Learning about Viruses & E-Safety issues

Designing your own Website

Importing pictures/graphics, adding buttons, creating links and content

Publishing your website

(go to technokids.buzzwebz.com)

Computer Concepts & ICT Learning links:

Things to be aware of when publishing & sharing information

How to stay safe and secure on the Internet

Recognising the features of good page layout & design

Using a site map to plan, organise and review your work

Page 14

Techno-Director

Key Skills & Activities:

Storyboarding, organising ideas

Learning about film production/editing techniques:

Trimming, scene transitions, using filters

Experimenting with narration, scrolling text, special effects & sound effects

Using a digicam to shoot (& star in!) a short film

Sequencing an animated 3D cartoon

Computer Concepts & ICT Learning links:

Using text to improve clarity

Using music and sounds to create mood

Using visual and sound effects to realise ideas

Using the computer as a powerful editing tool

Page 16

Techno-DJ

Key Skills & Activities:

Using ICT to create and share music

Learning about music production

Experimenting with samples & song structure

Mixing & editing a Rock/Dance/Hip-Hop track

Using a virtual mixing desk, equalizer and effect studio

Creating and editing samples, exporting to various file formats

Computer Concepts & ICT Learning links:

Using ICT to create, organise & record sounds.

Using repeating patterns to improve song structure

Using computers to select/control sounds and to combine electronic & live sounds

Page 17

Techno-Publisher

Key Skills & Activities:

Learning to navigate a multimedia encyclopaedia

Using menus, indexes and keywords to search for and gather information

Exporting information into Publisher, editing and using display options to create a project

Creating and editing a poster and a magazine

Computer Concepts & ICT Learning links:

Finding and compiling information from various sources

Learning that information comes from a variety of sources and can be presented in a variety of forms

Creating and editing a variety of documents using a variety of programs

Page 18

Techno-Professional

Key Skills & Activities:

Using Microsoft Word

Creating and editing various documents

Experimenting with formatting options

Learning a variety of keyboard shortcuts

Further Internet safety principles:

Email & E-messaging, Stranger Danger, Your Personal Information, Social Networking rules

Computer Concepts & ICT Learning links:

Using ICT to correct mistakes, insert pictures & organise text

Ensuring that writing is clear, well presented and free of errors

Staying safe and SMART on the Internet

Activities

Activities

During our sessions children work on a wide variety of educational tasks & activities - they can:

Improving numeracy skills
Maths Blaster!
Creative design
Design a Fashion show!
Edit & enhance photos
Photo Magic!
Staying safe on the internet
Web tutorials
Using layers/editing images
Virtual Makeover
Music production techniques
Music Maker
Cross Curricular activities
Play & Learn
Experimenting with sounds
Music box
Finding information
History Explorer
Interactive encyclopedia
Children's Encarta
Intermediate touch typing games
Cosmic ball
Making digital movies!
Digital Movie Creator
Creative writing
Making comics

Create a Website Learn to Touch Type Compose & Mix a pop song Explore the galaxy Direct a movie Travel back in time Design an album cover Present a fashion show Write a talking storybook Create amazing artwork ...and much much more!

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Gallery

Have a look below at a selection of work created by recent Technokids:

Yussuf Photo FX collage
Aaron's poster
Apple pie sam
Crazy bob!
Jake Cut and paste Monster
Comics
Symetrical Art
Barnaby's tree

Jack's Rockin' tune!:

Georgia & Amy' s fav things

Here are some movies!

Attack of the Giant Ed!

Crazy J!

Technokids provides extra-curricular computer tuition for children in nurseries and primary schools all over London.

Please have a look at the information on these pages to find out more about the courses and activities that we offer.

If you would like your child to join Technokids please complete the application form (link below) & send it to us, or call 020 8977 6768.

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