Ms AM. Clare-Kelly
Mrs C. Tierney
All students in St. John’s have access to the latest in Information Technology which is available through our four state of the art computer suites, equipped with 70 high specification PC”s, digital projectors, interactive whiteboards and broadband connection for quick internet access. We also have a number of iPads at our disposal.
What will I study?
| Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Network & Application Software
Internet Safety Powerpoint Game Making Publisher Booklet Spreadsheets Comic life |
Movie, Sound & Picture Editing
Photoshop Web design Databases Mediator |
Game Maker
Web Design Extended Gimp (Gif Design) Databases (Extended) Audacity |
How will I be assessed?
Assessments (Practical and Theory)
Useful links
http://www.teach-ict.com
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zqmtsk
GCSE Information Communication & Technology
Through studying our GCSE in ICT, students become more independent and discerning users of ICT who can make informed decisions about its use. They have opportunities to acquire and apply creative and technical skills, knowledge and understanding of ICT in a range of contexts. They also develop their understanding of new technologies and their impact on society. They take a practical approach, developing and evaluating ICT-based solutions of their own to solve problems. At the same time, they focus on ensuring that their practice is safe, secure and responsible.
Our GCSE ICT is a practical, skills-based qualification that builds on our Key Stage 3 Curriculum and provides a foundation for students intending to study ICT at a higher level.
| Content | Assessment | Weighting | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1: Tools and Applications | Controlled Assessment | 30% | Summer |
| Unit 2: Using Multimedia and Games Technology | Controlled Assessment | 30% | Summer |
| Unit 3: Theory Understanding ICT Systems in Everyday Life and Its Implications for Individuals, Organisations, Society and the Wider World |
External Exam (2 hours) Terminal Synoptic |
40% | Summer |
What will I study?
Year 11
| Unit 1: Tools and Applications
Controlled Assessment |
Unit 3: Theory
Understanding ICT Systems in Everyday Life |
|---|---|
| Three practical controlled assessment tasks need to be completed.
Task 1: Information Storage & Retrieval (Database task). Task 2: Numeric Manipulation and Modelling (Spreadsheet task). Task 3: Presentation (PowerPoint Task). |
Topics Studied:
Data & Information Input & output Devices Storage & Memory Database Spreadsheets Networks Communication security Mobile Digital communication Internet & Intranet Health & Safety Legal Implications Environmental implications of ICT |
How will I be assessed?
Unit 1: Controlled Assessment tasks will be completed in class. Each task is worth 10% of the overall GCSE grade.
Year 12
| Unit 2:
Using Multimedia & Games Technology Controlled Assessment |
Unit 3: Theory
Understanding ICT Systems in Everyday Life |
|---|---|
| Task 1: Developing a multimedia website (FrontPage )
Task 2: Game Technology (Game Maker) |
Topics Studied
Data portability Systems software Computer Control & Data logging Virtual reality & simulation Billing systems & batch processing Mobile communication devices Internet services Globalisation E-commerce |
How will I be assessed?
Unit 2: Controlled Assessment tasks will be completed in class. Each task is worth 15% of the overall GCSE grade.
Unit 3: Externally assessed 2 hour exam worth 40%
Useful Links
http://www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/microsites/ict/rev_gcse_fc/index.asp
http://www.teach-ict.com
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zqmtsbk
http://www.reviseict.co.uk/
