Information & Computer Technology
ICT in Year 7
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Term 3 |
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What students will learn |
Online Safety & Cyber Attacks: An overview of a range of e-safety topics as well as awareness of specific cyber-attacks. Spreadsheets: An overview of the essential aspects of spreadsheets building foundations for what would be expected at KS4. |
Introduction to Programming: An introduction to key programming concepts and structures.
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Research & Presentation Opportunity to research, collaborate and develop a presentation on a given Computer Science Icon. |
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Key assessments |
Phishing, Pharming and Ransomware: Informational material produced to inform other pupils of these hazards – outlining aspects of good practice. Spreadsheet Task & EOT Test: Contextual task incorporating what has been learned accompanied by a Summative test. |
Game Creation: Creation of a game using SCRATCH, opportunity for development and enhancement. Presentation of Findings: Opportunity to present their findings to the class using a range of media and presentation techniques. |
Communicating Information Use of Presentation tools and multimedia to present findings from a researched topic. DCF Assessment Task assessed against outlined DCF, AFL feedback given, AOL outcome gauged. |
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Key vocabulary: 16 essential words for students to be able to spell, explain and use |
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Skills |
Literacy & Numeracy
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Literacy & Numeracy
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Literacy & Numeracy
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Additional Resources |
There are a range of additional resources used within the department that can be accessed outside of school in order assist in continued development of topics and understanding outside of the classroom. These resources are ever changing however a range of consistently used resources are listed below:
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How parents can help
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Extra-curricular opportunities & visits
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Homework expectations
Homework will be given out at appropriate times throughout each term in order to maximise effectiveness of purpose of homework. |
ICT in Year 8
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Term 3 |
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What students will learn |
Fake News and Social Media: Awareness of the reliability and purpose of a range of media products. Impacts of social media and online presence. Databases: An overview of the essential aspects of databases building foundations for what would be expected at KS4. |
Graphics Editing: Use of Photoshop to create and edit images for a contextual purpose. Awareness of licensing and rights associated to various media. |
Communicating Information: Use of Presentation tools and multimedia to present findings from a researched topic. Python Programming Introduction to programming using the Python programming language. |
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Key assessments |
Fake news article: A structured fake news article on a topic of choice. Demonstrate effective and comprehensive written communication skills. Database Task & EOT Test: Contextual task incorporating what has been learned accompanied by a Summative test. |
Magazine Cover: Creation of a magazine cover using Photoshop, opportunity for development and enhancement. |
Presentation of Findings: Opportunity to present their findings to the class using a range of media and presentation techniques. Coding Assessed Task Assessment scenario based on concepts covered and practiced. |
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Key vocabulary: 16 essential words for students to be able to spell, explain and use |
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Skills |
Literacy & Numeracy
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Literacy & Numeracy
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Literacy & Numeracy
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Additional Resources |
There are a range of additional resources used within the department that can be accessed outside of school in order assist in continued development of topics and understanding outside of the classroom. These resources are ever changing however a range of consistently used resources are listed below:
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How parents can help
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Extra-curricular opportunities & visits
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Homework expectations Homework will be given out at appropriate times throughout each term in order to maximise effectiveness of purpose of homework. |
ICT in Years 9 to 11
Purpose of the course |
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Unit 1: Understanding ICT |
Unit 2: Solving Problems with ICT |
Unit 3: ICT in Organisations |
Unit 4: Developing Multimedia ICT Solutions |
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What students will learn |
This examination paper will assess the requirements of the Key Stage 4 Programme of Study for Information and Communication Technology and the functional elements of ICT in a home and school context. |
This controlled assessment consists of a portfolio of work which shows candidates' attainment in obtaining and interpreting different types of information; using, developing and communicating information to meet the purpose of their studies and presenting the results of their work. This assignment will assess the practical aspects of the functional elements of ICT. |
This examination paper will assess the 'application' content of ICT in a business and industry context. |
This controlled assessment will give candidates the opportunity to develop a piece of work using multimedia software following a single task brief issued by WJEC. |
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Key assessments |
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Key vocabulary: Essential words for students to be able to spell, explain and use |
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Skills |
Literacy & Numeracy
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Additional Resources |
There are a range of additional resources used within the department that can be accessed outside of school in order assist in continued development of topics and understanding outside of the classroom. These resources are ever changing however a range of consistently used resources are listed below:
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How parents can help
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Extra-curricular opportunities & visits
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Homework expectations
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