I have started adding extra resources such as word searches and cross-words to a new page entitled, Extras. Please feel free to use them as you require them.

Link to EXTRAS.

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I have added below some useful links to free software which can be quickly downloaded to your home computer and used to assist pupils with further developing their 'hands on' skills outwith the classroom:

 
This is a free, open-source office quite package that allows users to work with various file types including all Microsoft file formats.


Scratch is used to introduce pupils to programming concepts in a fun, easy to learn manner.


Scribus is an open-source Desktop Publishing Package used to crea...

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The new S1 mini Virtual Learning Environment  (VLE) is now online and can be accessed from the homepage. This is a mini version containing lesson plans, teacher resources, and pupil resources and is password protected due to some of the materials being made available from 3rd party sources on an annual subscription basis.

This mini resource will allow all teachers of S1 ICT to follow a set, yet flexible scheme of work designed to market ICT and Computing subjects and hopefully generate more in...
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Welcome to Nairn Academy's new and improved Computing/ICT department blog.

Over the coming weeks and months you will be able to gain an insight into what goes on in the department from Programming to Multimedia to learning about Computer Structure to Video Games design. We have lots going on! We will also be updating the Blog with vital information such as NAB and Prelim dates as well as course deadlines.

We hope you enjoy the experience!

Mr Caddell
Teacher of Computing/ICT

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