Handling the Information – using Databases in the Primary Classroom. In this information age being able to use a database is an essential skill. Databases are all around us and being able to use them effectively is seen as an essential skill for pupils. The task for the teacher is finding age-appropriate databases and contexts which will appeal to pupils in a primary school. And then pitching the activities to a level appropriate to the skill development of the pupils.
All Falkirk primary schools have the software RM Information Magic on all PCs. This database software provides a child-friendly database program which can be used to support project based learning, putting the use of the database in a context, or it can be used to support information handling within the teaching of that aspect of mathematics.
RM Information Magic has four levels – youngest pupils would use yellow level – this presents them with few menus and larger icons. As users progress through the levels Green then blue and finally Red they are presented with more and more icons and menus. All levels have speaking toolbars and access to a school-friendly picture bank. Click here for step by step guide to how to use RM Information Magic Basic Data Handling




May 5, 2011 at 10:31 am
Useful for new ideas!
May 9, 2011 at 8:05 am
Useful for finding different approaches/activities for teaching databases with children