1. training in the use of IT so that students have a core of skills that enable them to use the facilities freely. 2. application of IT in open ended, extended and integrated learning activities. There are also some useful applications for skill development in particular areas. This means that the major use of computer time is skils development - often in structured sessions, and extended learning activities in conjunction with other learning activities. There is a loose parallel with learning to read where there there is a dual focus on skills development and relatively unstructured application and exploration.
Information technologies fit naturally into primary schools via the school resource centre.
IT forms a natural extension of Resource Based Learning and school IT resources should be seen largely as part of the school library or resource centre. A school-wide network is therefore an integral part of school IT facilities, enabling easy communication throughout the school and sharing of resources. The major focus in the school is on the use of ClarisOffice and Netscape Communicator. ClarisOffice provides for word processing, drawing, spreadsheets and database use and Netscape provides web browsing and web authoring. From Year 1 to 5 there is a progressive list of skills in the use of ClarisOffice aimed at children being independent users of the various components of the application.