Cambridge ICT Starters Next Steps Stage 1
Help your students learn essential ICT skills, from Microsoft OfficeĀ® basics to animations and websites.
This series brings a fresh approach to ICT for students from 7 to 14 years old, mapped to the Cambridge ICT Starters syllabus for examination from 2019. In Next Steps, learners develop their understanding of documents and images. The resource introduces new areas ā such as databases, spreadsheets and working with multimedia. Students will create articles and use spreadsheets to plan a school trip. Each activity is clearly introduced, with step-by-step guidance to help learners master new skills. Key words and visual examples support studentsā understanding. Download source files for activities from our website.
Features
- Clear learning objectives at the start of every module demonstrate specific syllabus skills and whether they correspond to a Pass or Merit grade.
- A āBefore you startā section links back to prerequisite knowledge, ensuring students are prepared and ready to tackle the module.
- A strong emphasis on e-safety throughout the series encourages students to stay safe on the internet.
- Fun activities ā including creating images, exploring multimedia and programming ā provide a steady step-by-step approach.
- A practical activity at the end of each module provides task-based learning where students can consolidate all of their skills.
- Opportunities for reflection allow students to monitor their learning and consider what and how they have learnt.
