ICT Skills Step by Step

Dolphin is designed to be easy to use. Simple instructions lead pupils and teachers step by step through each task. Help buttons are provided at every stage, for a variety of common software programs. Pupils or teachers can click on these whenever necessary, to get detailed pictorial instructions on how to carry out a particular step. The Ladder of Success Dolphin is based around the Ladder of Success, which gives progression through a wide variety of ICT skills, up to and beyond the levels required by various National Curricula and Guidelines. Modules cover a whole variety of topics at different levels. Using the technology – manipulating files and folders, using a digital camera, microphone, video camera and scanner Creativity – creating and editing text, pictures, sound and video; designing patterns & posters, creating multimedia Research skills – using the web to research topics and find answers to questions Data handling – using databases and spreadsheets to create tables and charts and perform calculations Collaboration – communicating with others online, sharing files and folders on the network and by email Problem solving – using a screen turtle to explore regular shapes and patterns