Desktop software
Raise standards
Raising standards in numeracy, literacy, science, and ICT are key goals in primary schools. Raising standards in English, maths, science, humanities, and ICT is a baseline requirement of any secondary school. Microsoft Office offers applications that cover all these subjects. Windows XP provides easy introduction of digital video, music, and photos into lessons. It also supports multiple languages and creates remote assistance. Microsoft Reader makes reading from a computer screen a much easier experience.
Personalise learning
Children have different learning styles and Microsoft Encarta provides a variety of ways to learn through multimedia. The magnifier, on-screen keyboard, and narrator make it easy for children with special education needs to use Windows XP.
Improve communication
Creating banners, posters, and cards is a common activity in primary schools. Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 is a simple and effective tool for this. Basic internal and external Web publishing improves staff efficiencies, and helps parents engage with their children's learning. Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 makes this easy, and Windows SharePoint Services provides the first steps towards producing portal sites.
