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Introduction:

This course on Information and Communications Technology has been developed for primary
students at Grades 1-6.

A key theme throughout the course is that of cumulative learning, as concepts and skills taught

within the modules, build on each other as students’ progress from one module to the next.

During the course students are introduced to elementary concepts of S.T.E.M, Coding,
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI), whilst gaining both technical skills and an
understanding of the ethical and social implications of technology. As for courses in our
ePrimary series, this course culturally relevant, particularly so for in Caribbean, Africa, the
wider Commonwealth and it can be used by teachers and home school facilitators, as a
complimentary blended learning resource for teaching ICT at the primary level.

There are 9 modules in Grades 1-3 and 7 in Grades 4-6, each module concludes with a
module quiz, there is also a final quiz at the end of each course. The average contact time per
lesson is approximately 20-30 minutes, however, additional time may be required to

complete class hands on practice exercises (e.g. using applications) guided by the teacher or
home school facilitators.

Perquisites and student progression

Students should be able to demonstrate basic keyboard skills and also should have been
exposed to everyday technologies like a smartphone and or a tablet.

Assessment

Assessment occurs at different intervals during the course, for example:

Formative assessments - quiz questions during the lessons to test students understanding of
the topic being discussed.

Summative assessment – include lesson quizzes,

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