Children and Computers
Description
Computers, once the property of relatively few, are now common
in many homes. It is only natural that as parents we want to
provide the best opportunities we can for our children.
The problem for many of us is that computers were not part of our
childhood and we are not quite sure how to use them in the best
possible way to help our children.
Syllabus
UNIT ONE: INTRODUCTION
- Why Computers?
- Computers in the Home
- Computers in Education
- Which Computer?
- The Unknown Future
- New Knowledge and Skills
UNIT TWO: AGES ONE TO TWO
- In the Comfort of your Home
- The Adult Experience
- Computers through a Child's Eyes
- All those Buttons Computers are
- Child's Play
- Laying down the Foundations
- Demystifying the…
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Computers, once the property of relatively few, are now common
in many homes. It is only natural that as parents we want to
provide the best opportunities we can for our children.
The problem for many of us is that computers were not part of our
childhood and we are not quite sure how to use them in the best
possible way to help our children.
Syllabus
UNIT ONE: INTRODUCTION
- Why Computers?
- Computers in the Home
- Computers in Education
- Which Computer?
- The Unknown Future
- New Knowledge and Skills
UNIT TWO: AGES ONE TO TWO
- In the Comfort of your Home
- The Adult Experience
- Computers through a Child's Eyes
- All those Buttons Computers are
- Child's Play
- Laying down the Foundations
- Demystifying the Disk
- Software for Beginners
- Keeping your Sanity
- Working with Electricity
- Safety First
- Making the Rules
UNIT THREE: AGES TWO TO THREE
- The Importance of Play
- Toddlers Typing
- Mental Development and Language Skills
- Cause and Effect
- Moving from Trial and Error to Deliberate Actions
- Menus and Palettes
- Software
- Using Printers
- Types of Printers
- Choosing a Printer
- Playing on the Computer
UNIT FOUR: AGES THREE TO FOUR
- Consolidating Cause and Effect
- The Importance of Causality
- Turning off the Computer
- The Role of Imitation
- Cross-Platform Experiences
- Making their Mark
- Software
UNIT FIVE: AGES FOUR TO FIVE
- Logic at Last
- Understanding Symbols
- The Formation of Concepts
- Predicting Responses on Computers
- A Personal View of the World
- Matching Software to the Child's View
- Developing Memory and Recall
- Concept Development
- Help from Friends
- The Need for Explanations
- The Expanding Universe
- Changing Technology
- Mastering the Computer World
- Greater Complexity and Competency
- Language Development and Computers
- The Real and Imagined World
- Imagination and Computers
- Different Worlds
UNIT SIX: AGES FIVE TO EIGHT
- School and Home Computer Use
- In the Future
- Increased Attention and Increased Complexity
- Provide Alternatives
- Explanations
- Avoid Anxiety
- Talking when they Work
- When Play Becomes Work
- Going it Alone
UNIT SEVEN: READING, WRITING AND MATHEMATICS
- Beware the Software
- Integrated Software for Writing
- Word Processing Software
- Little Publishers
- Collaborative Writing
- Editing, Design and Importing Graphics
- Photo CD-ROMS
- Communicating
- Reading
- Graphics, Sound and Text
- Computer Books and CD-ROMs
- Mathematics, Space, Measurement and Numbers
- Drill and Practice Programs
- Alternatives to the Electronic Textbook
UNIT EIGHT: GAMES
- Parents' Concerns
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
- Gender Issues
- Violence
- Sporting Games
- Simulations
- Integrated Games
- Attributes of Good Games
- Copy Protection
UNIT NINE: YOUR ROLE
- Modelling How to Learn
- Modelling and Developing Positive Attitudes
- Service and Support
UNIT TEN: DO-IT-YOURSELF SOFTWARE
- Use Your Imagination and Theirs
- Create Your Own Computer Books
Qualifications
On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:
Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Children and Computers Diploma
Children and Computers Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.
Award 2 is issued by our Awarding Body: Level 3 Children and Computers Award
At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a Level 3 NCFE Award Certificate of Achievement. Our course has been accredited under our NCFE IIQ Licence and the course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at Level 3 (using Ofqual’s Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved.
This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.
To view a sample of the NCFE Certificate of Achievement, please click here.
To view a sample of the NCFE Candidate Unit Summary, please click here.
What is NCFE
NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that the college has been inspected and approved by an independent and experienced education professional and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. The centre delivering the programmes has been licensed by NCFE on the basis of its own quality systems. At the end of an accredited course, successful learners will also receive an NCFE Award certificate of achievement.
For more information on this award, click here
Requirements for Entry
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Study Options
In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:
- 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
- 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.
If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.
Stonebridge Prices
Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com
The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.
The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than
the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 150 hrs.
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