Computing audit...

At the start of the course we had to complete an audit, assessing our competence when using
ICT and knowledge of computing. From this audit, I self assessed where I thought I was, in
regards to grading, then completed an action plan for my GPP to get my grade up.
Connor McGowan Computing Audit 1 September 2015
A - I am very competent and confident.
B - I am competent and confident.
C - I have an adequate level of competence but wish to strengthen my skills.
D - I feel competent at few or no aspects and need considerable training and support.

Level of knowledge and skill in using the following:

Level
A

Word Processor

Database

Spreadsheet

Presentation e.g PowerPoint, Prezi

Video/Computing/Graphics

Coding/Programming

Blogs

Wikis

Email

Internet

File Management

Social Networking

Website Construction

Ability to demonstrate and use the following Computing

hardware and equipment:

Level
A

Printers (troubleshooting)

Video/Cameras

Scanners

Digital Cameras

Interactive Whiteboard/Projector Systems

Ability to:

Level

Identify areas of the curriculum that could be enhanced by

Computing

C
X

Use Computing so that it does not obscure the

subject/content/message

Access information relevant to teaching from the internet

Locate and access computer and non-computer

materials/resources/support

Use Computing to prepare and adapt teaching materials

Use Computing for administration systems for recording

processes

Ability to develop lesson plans that integrate the effective use

of Computing across the curriculum to:

Level
A

Support teaching and learning

Identify and detail the resources/software/hardware to support the

lessons

Cover the programmes of study of the National Curriculum for

Computing
Teach Computing elements of the other core and foundation
curriculum subjects

Improve learning of able children and those with special

educational needs

Knowledge and skills relating to classroom management of

Computing including:

Level
A

How to organise and manage group work

How to approach whole class teaching

How to organise Computing equipment to allow pupils access

Ability to monitor and assess childrens use of Computing

Level
A

Identifying where they need extending and supporting

Identifying how Computing influences objectives and outcomes

Deciding whether or not all pupils have access to the objectives

and outcomes

Determining how group work may affect pupil capability

Awareness of issues and legislation relating to pupils access to

information

Level
A

Awareness of the role of the teacher in respect of child protection

and Computing

Protection of pupils from unsuitable areas of the internet

Copyright regulations

The Data Protection Act

Health and Safety regulations

Self assessment grade, based on my initial audit - B/C

From reflecting on my initial audit, I devised an action plan...
My Action Plan:

To become familiar with other presentation tools such as Prezi and SMART Board
software

To be able to construct a website

Become familiar with coding, programming and Wiki's

Gain confidence in applying computing activities within the curriculum

Acquire good knowledge in apps that children can use to help with their computing

Learn how to support children within computing lessons during my GPP

I am aiming to achieve all the targets within my action plan throughout my GPP, taught
sessions within university, independent research and Alliance days.