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    Aird
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    2.3
    3
    Airidhantuim
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    0.0
    0
    Back
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    2.3
    3
    Balallan
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    0.0
    0
    Balivanich
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    0.8
    1
    Barvas
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    1.5
    2
    Bayble
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    0.0
    0
    Bernera
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    0.8
    1
    Bragar
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    0.0
    0
    Breasclete
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    1.5
    2
    Carinish
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    0.0
    0
    Carloway
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    0.0
    0
    Castlebay
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    8.4
    11
    Cliasmol
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    0.0
    0
    Craigston
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    1.5
    2
    Cross
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    0.8
    1
    Daliburgh
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    3.1
    4
    Eoligarry
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    1.5
    2
    Eriskay
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    0.0
    0
    Iochdar
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    0.0
    0
    Knock
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    3.8
    5
    Laxdale
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    0.8
    1
    Leverhulme
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    0.0
    0
    Lionel
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    3.8
    5
    Lochmaddy
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    0.0
    0
    Nicolson Institute
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    21.4
    28
    Paible
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    1.5
    2
    Pairc
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    0.0
    0
    Sandwick
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    1.5
    2
    Scalpay
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    0.0
    0
    Sgoil Lionacleit
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    13.0
    17
    Sgoil nan Loch
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    3.1
    4
    Shawbost
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    5.3
    7
    Shelibost
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    0.0
    0
    Sir E Scott
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    9.9
    13
    Stoneybridge
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    0.8
    1
    Stornoway Primary
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    7.6
    10
    Tolsta
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    1.5
    2
    Tong
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    0.8
    1
    Uig
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    Education Department, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
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    0.0
    0
    Education Development Centre, Stornoway
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    0.0
    0
    Lionacleit Education Centre, LEC
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    0.8
    1
    2)
    Name
    (you may leave this blank and remain anonymous if you prefer)
    (The last five responses are given)
    - Isobel Macdonald
    - Catriona Henderson
    - Catriona Campbell
    - Aimee Campbell Davidson
    - Flora Steele
    Comparison response:
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    3)
    Role (select all that apply).
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    Classroom teacher
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    68.5
    87
    Principal teacher
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    15.0
    19
    Classroom assistant
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    0.0
    0
    Learning support teacher
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    7.9
    10
    DHT
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    4.7
    6
    HT
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    3.9
    5
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    Percentage
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    Yes
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    44.1
    52
    No
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    55.9
    66
    Total responses:
    118
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    Do you use texteaseCT in the classroom? {http://www.freeonlinesurveys.com/gfx/chartwizard.gif} Chart Wizard
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    Responses
    Yes
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    33.1
    39
    No
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    66.9
    79
    Total responses:
    118
    6)
    What tools do you use in TexteaseCT? (If applicable)
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    TexteaseCT (word processor)
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    62.5
    25
    Movies
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    5.0
    2
    Draw
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    12.5
    5
    Paint
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    5.0
    2
    Presenter
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    0.0
    0
    Database
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    2.5
    1
    Spreadsheet
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    7.5
    3
    Turtle
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    2.5
    1
    Branch
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    2.5
    1
    Total responses:
    40
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    Do you use Atomiclearning.co.uk for accessing online tutorials for applications such as TexteaseCT, SMARTBoard notebook and Office? {http://www.freeonlinesurveys.com/gfx/chartwizard.gif} Chart Wizard
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    18.6
    22
    No
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    81.4
    96
    Total responses:
    118
    8)
    Use of applications
    Application
    I am fully competent with this application and could confidently explain it to others.
    I am a regular and confident user of this application.
    I have used this occasionally
    but need further practice/training to be confident.
    I am aware of this application but not experienced in using it.
    I am not aware
    of this application
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    4
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    Average Score
    TexteaseCT
    6 (5.61%)
    14 (13.08%)
    44 (41.12%)
    39 (36.45%)
    4 (3.74%)
    107
    3.20 / 5 (64.00%)
    Chart
    Word
    66 (56.41%)
    44 (37.61%)
    6 (5.13%)
    1 (0.85%)
    0 (0.00%)
    117
    1.50 / 5 (30.00%)
    Chart
    Exel
    22 (18.97%)
    37 (31.90%)
    38 (32.76%)
    16 (13.79%)
    3 (2.59%)
    116
    2.49 / 5 (49.80%)
    Chart
    powerpoint
    36 (31.03%)
    44 (37.93%)
    22 (18.97%)
    14 (12.07%)
    0 (0.00%)
    116
    2.12 / 5 (42.40%)
    Chart
    Notebook (white board only)
    17 (15.45%)
    27 (24.55%)
    14 (12.73%)
    34 (30.91%)
    18 (16.36%)
    110
    3.08 / 5 (61.60%)
    Chart
    Clicker
    1 (0.93%)
    3 (2.80%)
    27 (25.23%)
    39 (36.45%)
    37 (34.58%)
    107
    4.01 / 5 (80.20%)
    Chart
    Inspiration/Kidspiration
    3 (2.70%)
    15 (13.51%)
    19 (17.12%)
    35 (31.53%)
    39 (35.14%)
    111
    3.83 / 5 (76.60%)
    Chart
    Kartouche
    0 (0.00%)
    2 (1.87%)
    8 (7.48%)
    20 (18.69%)
    77 (71.96%)
    107
    4.61 / 5 (92.20%)
    Chart
    Internet browser
    57 (50.00%)
    41 (35.96%)
    11 (9.65%)
    3 (2.63%)
    2 (1.75%)
    114
    1.70 / 5 (34.00%)
    Chart
    2.92 / 5 (58.36%)
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    Assessment & Recording.
    An example of the Comhairle ICT recording sheet can be found in the Appendix of this link (Knock School ICT policy Exemplar).
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    Yes but need further development in this area
    No
    Responses
    Average Score
    Do you assess students ICT capability
    17 (14.66%)
    38 (32.76%)
    61 (52.59%)
    116
    2.38 / 3 (79.33%)
    Chart
    Do you record skills levels of IT through the curriculum eg by using Comhairle recording sheet?
    8 (6.96%)
    20 (17.39%)
    87 (75.65%)
    115
    2.69 / 3 (89.67%)
    Chart
    Do you judge the effectiveness of using ICT in achieving teaching objectives
    20 (17.54%)
    54 (47.37%)
    40 (35.09%)
    114
    2.18 / 3 (72.67%)
    Chart
    Do you make use of summative assessment eg Comhairle P7 ICT test
    7 (6.14%)
    20 (17.54%)
    87 (76.32%)
    114
    2.70 / 3 (90.00%)
    Chart
    2.49 / 3 (82.92%)
    10)
    Do you use these online tools for learning and teaching purposes? (select all that apply)
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    Responses
    Blogs
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    8.6
    11
    Wikis
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    12.5
    16
    podcasts
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    9.4
    12
    None
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    69.5
    89
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    Yes
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    85.6%
    101
    No
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    14.4%
    17
    Total responses:
    118
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    Do you require or encourage pupils to use word processing or other software (e.g. Textease) to complete homework exercises?
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    Responses
    Yes
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    61.9%
    73
    No
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    38.1%
    45
    Total responses:
    118

    A Curriculum for Excellence
    Source:Education Department
    4 Capacities
    To enable all young people to be:
    1) successful learners
    with
    Ø enthusiasm and motivation for learning
    Ø determination to reach high standards of achievement
    Ø openness to new thinking and ideas
    and able to
    Ø use literacy, communication and numeracy skills
    Ø use technology for learning
    Ø think creatively and independently
    Ø learn independently and as part of a group
    Ø mark reasoned evaluations
    Ø link and apply different kinds of learning in new situations
    ||
    ICT programme in pre school centres.
    Setting of Maths in some Primaries.
    Setting ambitious, realistic targets for reading, writing and Maths.
    Purposeful tracking of pupil progress
    Production of robust evaluative attainment reports for schools,
    SQA Performance Review process with presenting centres,
    Pupil work and achievements displayed prominently throughout schools and regularly updated
    Celebration of achievement highlighted in schools ( e.g Writer of the Week, Pupil of the Week etc ) and in education dept newsletter
    Inservice and networking meetings keep teachers appraised of reources and developments
    Comhairle input to development of targeted Gaelic resources through Storlann.
    ‘Determined’ to Succeed Phase 1
    Core Skills accredited (Int 1 and 2) within Work experience programme
    Enterprise Rooms established inPresenting Centres – with ‘technology for learning’
    Accredited Work Experience programme is pupil centred CD-ROM/Internet based
    Work-based learning pilots underway
    Ongoing training for staff in pre school centres to develop skills in ICT.
    Looking at attainment for boys.
    Issuing of ‘Curiosity kits’ for use at upper primary to motivate boys to read.
    Strategies to suit learning styles (included in AifL)
    Target Setting, especially with pupils involved in negotiating targets with teachers
    LTS on-line resources, including Gaelic Online.
    Scholar/PC Passport and other
    e – learning initiatives
    Scholar
    French/Irish exchange trips
    Schools Debate
    Broadband roll-out to schools.
    Participation in FLaT project : Sgoil a’ Bhac, in repect of Gaelic writing. (E. Ayrshire is lead authority)
    Determined to Succeed Phase 2
    Extension of Core Skills accreditation to all Presenting Centres
    Extension of accredited work experience programme to all Presenting Centres
    Expansion of work-based learning
    2) responsible citizens
    with
    Ø respect for others
    Ø commitment to participate responsibly in political, economic, social and cultural life
    and able to
    Ø develop knowledge and understanding of the world and Scotland’s place in it
    Ø understand different beliefs and cultures
    Ø make informed choices and decisions
    Ø evaluate environmental, scientific and technological issues
    Ø develop informed, ethical views of complex issues.
    Relevant school and authority policies in place.
    Pupil Councils elected and consulted.
    Programmes for Health and PSE, RME and Environmental Studies
    Pupil support / guidance systems.
    Circle Time established in many Primary Schools
    Buddying / Mentoring Schemes
    Prefect systems in some schools.
    Enterprise in education provides opportunity for first-hand experience of economic (and project dependent – political, social and cultural life). All require working with others.
    Projects organised through Cultural Coordinators ( e.g at Taigh Chearsabhagh
    Cultural activites and pupil exchange trips
    Health Promoting Schools.
    Revised NQ Courses.
    ECO schools (some 13 schools currently registered for it, one school has bronze status and one silver.
    Promoting the “thinking approach” in Science by CDO 5-14 Science/ICT
    Further overlap/integration of enterprise/citizenship in education
    Further revisions for 2006
    To enable all young people to be:
    Established elements
    Current developments
    3) confident individuals
    with
    Ø self respect
    Ø a sense of physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
    Ø secure values and beliefs
    Ø ambition.
    and able to
    Ø relate to others and manage themselves
    Ø pursue a healthy and active lifestyle
    Ø be self aware
    Ø develop and communicate their own beliefs and views of the world
    Ø live as independently as they can
    Ø assess risk and take informed decisions
    Ø achieve success in different areas of activity
    Active Schools’ initiative.
    Health education programme for 5-14 and 15-18
    Enterprise in education provides relevant contexts for development of ambition.
    Enterprise in education provides context for relating to others and for accrediting core skill ‘Working With Others’
    Risk assessment and decision taking - intergral aspects of enterprising and entrepreneurial education
    Enterprise activity focus of ‘competitive and Celebrating Success activity)
    All schools involved in activities to promote an active lifestyle among pupils.
    After School Clubs
    Active Schools Programme
    Woodlands Challenge etc
    Health promoting schools: all schools working towards gaining status. Two have already gained Gold; one bronze, and one Silver pending.
    4) effective contributors
    with
    Ø an enterprising attitude
    Ø resilience
    Ø self-reliance
    and able to
    Ø communicate in different ways and in different settings
    Ø work in partnership and in teams
    Ø take the initiative and lead
    Ø apply critical thinking in new contexts
    Ø create and develop
    Ø solve problem
    Schools debating
    Enterprise in Education
    WWO core skills accredited within Core Skills/Work Experience programme
    Leadership programme piloted in one school, Practical leadership experience within enterprise activity P1-S6
    Problem solving core skill accredited within Core Skills/Work Experience programme
    DtS phase 2 extends the enterprising ethos to encompass the entrepreneurial and enterprising????
    Core Skills/Work experience programme in all Presenting Centres
    Leadership programme developed and expanded

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