ICT
Why we study…….
ICT is relevant to everything that we do in real life. No matter what we do, computers are likely to play a part in it. Whether you work in an office, have a practical trade or just use them for pleasure, being confident in using ICT is an asset to everybody.
What we offer in ……
In Key Stage 3, we follow a modified Key Stage 3 strategy. In Year 7, pupils develop their skills using presentation software, spreadsheets, word processing, control and using the Internet. In Year 8, these skills are then expanded on, especially with spreadsheets as students start to transfer from purely skills to that of producing models. Students also learn how to make simple web sites using Macromedia Dreamweaver, the world’s leading web design software. In Year 9, students have an introduction to multimedia with Macromedia Flash. Following on from this, they learn how to analyse data using Excel, develop their word processing skills to enable them to use mail merge, and further refine their modelling skills using Excel. All of this is designed to prepare them for the Key Stage 3 tests towards the end of Year 9.
At Key Stage 4, every student takes the NewCLAIT course. This gives all students the opportunity of gaining a nationally recognised qualification in ICT, especially favoured by employers. Currently students cover word processing, spreadsheets and databases. In addition to this, some students opt to choose ICT as a GCSE. This gives them a more detailed knowledge of how computers work as well as developing their software skills, especially with regard to spreadsheets and databases. As part of their GCSE course, students are required to produce two pieces of coursework worth a total of 60%, with the remainder of the marks being gained in a written examination sat at the end of Year 11.
At Key Stage 5, students can opt to take the new Applied GCE in ICT. This course is aimed at users of ICT rather than developers of ICT. Students develop an understanding of the use of how the Information Age has affected people’s lives. They also study how databases and spreadsheets can be used in real-life situations and develop skills in how to create models and analyse data. In the second year of the course, students develop skills in Project Management, multimedia production as well as further developing their skills in databases.
ICT Resources
ICT is relevant to everything that we do in real life. No matter what we do, computers are likely to play a part in it. Whether you work in an office, have a practical trade or just use them for pleasure, being confident in using ICT is an asset to everybody.
What we offer in ……
In Key Stage 3, we follow a modified Key Stage 3 strategy. In Year 7, pupils develop their skills using presentation software, spreadsheets, word processing, control and using the Internet. In Year 8, these skills are then expanded on, especially with spreadsheets as students start to transfer from purely skills to that of producing models. Students also learn how to make simple web sites using Macromedia Dreamweaver, the world’s leading web design software. In Year 9, students have an introduction to multimedia with Macromedia Flash. Following on from this, they learn how to analyse data using Excel, develop their word processing skills to enable them to use mail merge, and further refine their modelling skills using Excel. All of this is designed to prepare them for the Key Stage 3 tests towards the end of Year 9.
At Key Stage 4, every student takes the NewCLAIT course. This gives all students the opportunity of gaining a nationally recognised qualification in ICT, especially favoured by employers. Currently students cover word processing, spreadsheets and databases. In addition to this, some students opt to choose ICT as a GCSE. This gives them a more detailed knowledge of how computers work as well as developing their software skills, especially with regard to spreadsheets and databases. As part of their GCSE course, students are required to produce two pieces of coursework worth a total of 60%, with the remainder of the marks being gained in a written examination sat at the end of Year 11.
At Key Stage 5, students can opt to take the new Applied GCE in ICT. This course is aimed at users of ICT rather than developers of ICT. Students develop an understanding of the use of how the Information Age has affected people’s lives. They also study how databases and spreadsheets can be used in real-life situations and develop skills in how to create models and analyse data. In the second year of the course, students develop skills in Project Management, multimedia production as well as further developing their skills in databases.
ICT Resources