Schools can hold on-line votes on issues affecting pupils, inviting both pupils and parents to participate. Identifying a 'toolit' of software for citizenship Because of the wide opportunities for using ICT within citizenship, the idea of a toolkit of software was generally accepted. However, it was felt that the range of possibilities for incorporating the use of ICT into citizenship required a greater understanding from teachers and developers of how ICT could be used over and above software used to deliver content and support citizenship. The following list indicates suggested software for the delivery of content, or to support and develop teaching strategies. The list is not specific to any particular key stage because citizenship may well be delivered across all subjects, and the delivery of citizenship should be flexible enough to be inclusive of all age ranges and abilities.
Citizenship aims to develop participation and empathy across a variety of areas.
Therefore, software should enable the investigation of topics from a variety of viewpoints and a comparison of views. Software should promote thinking skills and develop learning strategies. Practical help and guidance for using content within lessons should also accompany software. Inclusion is an important part of citizenship, and so software should be adaptable and accessible for pupils with special needs, and materials should be made available in minority languages. Software design should have specific citizenship learning aims and objectives - for example, through reference to the programmes of study.