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.
 Course 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 two certificates:
Certificate 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.
Certificate 2 is issued by ABC Awards: Level 3 Children and Computers Certificate of Achievement
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement by ABC Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the details of all the units you have completed as part of your course).
The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards’ Quality Licence Scheme. This means that Stonebridge Associated Colleges have undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet certain quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to an Ofqual regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills towards regulated qualifications in the future. The unit summary can be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this sector. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of difficulty involved in successful completion by the learner.
The course itself has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners’ or employers’ requirements. ABC Awards’ endorsement involves a robust and rigorous quality audit by external inspectors to ensure quality is consistently met. A regular review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
Who are ABC
ABC Awards is a leading national Awarding Organisation, regulated by Ofqual, and the Welsh Government[1]. They have a comprehensive portfolio of over 650 Ofqual regulated qualifications on the national Qualifications and Credit framework (QCF). It has a long-established reputation for developing and awarding high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. As a registered charity, ABC Awards combines 180 years of examination and assessment expertise but also implements a responsive, flexible and innovative approach to the needs of our customers.
Renowned for excellent customer service, and quality standards, ABC Awards also offers over 600 Ofqual regulated qualifications for all ages and abilities post-14; all are developed with the support of relevant stakeholders to ensure that they meet the needs and standards of employers across the UK.
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