Debbie Simpson is Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education, University of Cumbria with a specialism in ICT. Her Masters research was on the educational potential of learning technologies. She is currently researching the impact of the introduction of Virtual Learning Environments in Primary Schools for her PhD. Prior to joining the University she taught both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in Primary Schools in Lancashire, and was coordinator for a project supporting ICT innovation in small rural schools. Mike Toyn is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the University of Cumbria where he also coordinates the teaching of primary ICT. His Masters research is into the use of digital technologies in education. His teaching interests are in the use of digital media to promote creative learning and using ICT to support interaction between learners. Prior to joining the university he worked as a primary teacher and held the role of ICT coordinator.

Such an important part of the curriculum and yet so difficult to organise and implement effectively. This book helps with some good ideas.

• IntroductionPART ONE: ICT IN THE NATIONAL CURRICULUMICT as a Core Skill - Debbie Simpson, Ian Todd and Mike ToynFinding and Selecting Information - Ray Potter and Deborah RobertsCreating, Processing and Manipulating Information - Debbie Simpson and Jayne MetcalfeCollaborating, Communicating and Sharing - Ed Tyson and Eamonn PughRefining and Improving Work - Eamonn Pugh and Ed TysonPART TWO: ICT SUPPORTING PRIMARY EDUCATIONLearning Outline: The Internet, Social Networking and E-Safety - Jayne Matcalfe and Debbie SimpsonICT in the Classroom - Ian Todd and Mike ToynResearching Teaching and Learning with ICT - Peter Cheung, Debbie Simpson and Mike ToynICT Linking Our World - Donna Hurford and Eleanor KnowlesModel AnswersIndex

Debbie Simpson is Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education, University of Cumbria with a specialism in ICT. Her Masters research was on the educational potential of learning technologies. She is currently researching the impact of the introduction of Virtual Learning Environments in Primary Schools for her PhD. Prior to joining the University she taught both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in Primary Schools in Lancashire, and was coordinator for a project supporting ICT innovation in small rural schools. Mike Toyn is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the University of Cumbria where he also coordinates the teaching of primary ICT. His Masters research is into the use of digital technologies in education. His teaching interests are in the use of digital media to promote creative learning and using ICT to support interaction between learners. Prior to joining the university he worked as a primary teacher and held the role of ICT coordinator.

Such an important part of the curriculum and yet so difficult to organise and implement effectively. This book helps with some good ideas.

• IntroductionPART ONE: ICT IN THE NATIONAL CURRICULUMICT as a Core Skill - Debbie Simpson, Ian Todd and Mike ToynFinding and Selecting Information - Ray Potter and Deborah RobertsCreating, Processing and Manipulating Information - Debbie Simpson and Jayne MetcalfeCollaborating, Communicating and Sharing - Ed Tyson and Eamonn PughRefining and Improving Work - Eamonn Pugh and Ed TysonPART TWO: ICT SUPPORTING PRIMARY EDUCATIONLearning Outline: The Internet, Social Networking and E-Safety - Jayne Matcalfe and Debbie SimpsonICT in the Classroom - Ian Todd and Mike ToynResearching Teaching and Learning with ICT - Peter Cheung, Debbie Simpson and Mike ToynICT Linking Our World - Donna Hurford and Eleanor KnowlesModel AnswersIndex

Debbie Simpson is Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education, University of Cumbria with a specialism in ICT. Her Masters research was on the educational potential of learning technologies. She is currently researching the impact of the introduction of Virtual Learning Environments in Primary Schools for her PhD. Prior to joining the University she taught both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in Primary Schools in Lancashire, and was coordinator for a project supporting ICT innovation in small rural schools. Mike Toyn is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the University of Cumbria where he also coordinates the teaching of primary ICT. His Masters research is into the use of digital technologies in education. His teaching interests are in the use of digital media to promote creative learning and using ICT to support interaction between learners. Prior to joining the university he worked as a primary teacher and held the role of ICT coordinator.

Such an important part of the curriculum and yet so difficult to organise and implement effectively. This book helps with some good ideas.

• IntroductionPART ONE: ICT IN THE NATIONAL CURRICULUMICT as a Core Skill - Debbie Simpson, Ian Todd and Mike ToynFinding and Selecting Information - Ray Potter and Deborah RobertsCreating, Processing and Manipulating Information - Debbie Simpson and Jayne MetcalfeCollaborating, Communicating and Sharing - Ed Tyson and Eamonn PughRefining and Improving Work - Eamonn Pugh and Ed TysonPART TWO: ICT SUPPORTING PRIMARY EDUCATIONLearning Outline: The Internet, Social Networking and E-Safety - Jayne Matcalfe and Debbie SimpsonICT in the Classroom - Ian Todd and Mike ToynResearching Teaching and Learning with ICT - Peter Cheung, Debbie Simpson and Mike ToynICT Linking Our World - Donna Hurford and Eleanor KnowlesModel AnswersIndex