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ICT and Computing
ICT and Computing at Key stage 3 and 4.
Department staff:
Mrs McAtominey: Subject Leader
Mrs Gillespie: Assistant Subject Leader
Mr Lund
Mrs Jackson
Mrs Douglas
Mrs Kuby
Key Stage 3
Overview of the course
Through using a range of different software and hardware, students will be taught the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to create and manipulate digital products to suit specific audiences and purposes. Students will acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and practical skills for both ICT and Computing. As part of their work with Computing and ICT, students will be taught how to use various professional software packages and equipment and be able to apply this knowledge to their wider learning throughout the school.
What will I learn?
| ICT and Computer Science |
| · a wide range of practical ICT skills and techniques and the use of different Computer systems;
· how to use different software packages · the efficient use of the internet · how to stay safe using the internet and digital devices · how to design and develop new digital ICT products; · the functions of a computer system, peripherals and how to program them; · how to analyse and evaluate an ICT system. |
| What will I do?
· develop a wide range of practical ICT skills; · use a range of ICT tools and techniques with a range of software; · develop digital design ideas and concepts · investigate, analyse and evaluate the use of ICT tools and techniques; · learn the technical knowledge of Computer systems · use ICT to design and make various different product |
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | |
| Module 1 | Using the internet
Image editing E-safety Introduction to professional software |
Spreadsheet Analysis
& presenting findings |
Databases
Understanding computers 2: Computer systems architecture Sequencing and algorithms Interaction and gaming technique |
| Sequencing and algorithms
Input, Output and Decisions |
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| Module 2 | Small Basic
Sequencing and algorithms Interaction and gaming technique |
HTML Website development | Programming using Python
Photoshop & marketing |
| Understanding computers | |||
| Module 3 | Programming using scratch | Digital Graphics using Illustrator, Fireworks and Scratch | Media product – Podcast/blog
Computing Ethics |
| Raspberry Pi: Programming using Sonic Pi |
Key Stage 4: ICT and Computer Science
GCSE Computer Science
Overview of the course
The course involves hands on practical work, problem solving, and research and system design. This course is particularly suited to those students who have logical and analytical mind ready for independent problem solving and debugging. They should have a fascination with what goes on “inside” computers and an ability to apply their knowledge to unfamiliar contexts.
- Being an independent problem solver
- Learning about Computer Systems, Systems Architecture, Memory, Network topologies, protocols
- and layers
- Experimenting, investigating and testing different programming languages
- Understanding how System security and System software functions
- Developing practical skills when within different operating system and programming
Assessment details
100% Examination
Examination board: OCR: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-computer-science-j276-from-2016/
Cambridge Nationals in Information Technologies Level 1/2 Certificate – J808
R012: Understanding tools, techniques, methods and processes for technological solutions
Students develop their knowledge and understanding of different hardware and software applications and the tools and techniques used to select, store, manipulate and present data. They also explore the various risks associated with the collection, storage and use of data, including legal, moral, ethical and security issues, and how such risks can be mitigated.
R013: Developing technological solutions
Students create a technological solution that processes data and communicates information, following the phases of the project life cycle using different hardware and software technologies to create an integrated technological solution. They develop practical skills such as carrying out a SWOT analysis, creating GANTT charts, developing online surveys, and presenting data through web-based technologies.
Assessment details:
R012: Understanding tools, techniques, methods and processes for technological solutions – 1 hour 45 minute exam – 50% of grade.
R013: Developing technological solutions – 20 hour assessment – 50% of grade
Examination board: https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/information-technologies-level-1-2-j808/specification-at-a-glance/
Useful Subject Links:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/z34k7ty
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/dida/