Coursework Completion

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1 Half Term 1 5 th September 12 th September 19 th September 26 th September 3 rd October 10 th October 17 th October Coursework Completion This first half term will be dedicated to ensuring that all students have completed the compulsory coursework which will then allow them entry to the exam. Please refer to / PLC s for Year 10 for further information regarding coursework content and requirements. Unit 1 Improving Productivity Using IT Unit 4 IT Security Unit 10 Presentation software Unit 11 Database software Unit 26 Computer Games Development

2 Half Term 2 31 st October 7 th November 14 th November 21 st November 28 th November 5 th December 12 th December Exam Content 1. Audiences at which work is targeted. Aspects of the work that makes it particularly suitable for the audience. Global audience and how communications technologies offer scope to improve productivity. Key characteristics of writing formally as opposed to writing informally in IT environments and why. 2. Purpose in common applications and/or applications they have used. Security and safety when working online. 3. Strengths and weaknesses in the ways information is presented. Make comparisons between methods. Improving the way information is presented. Making information more accessible. 4. Copyright licensing and patent issues that affect information associated with common applications. Candidates will be expected to be familiar with commonly used file types and important open standards. 1.1 I can identify the difference between formal and informal writing 1.2 I can explain the use of public web pages (wiki) 1.3 I can explain the use of translation software 1.4 I can define what spam is 2.1 I can identify different file types 2.2 I can explain the importance of passwords 2.3 I can categorize the purpose of applications 3.1 I can explain Open standards and Open source 3.3 I can state what Proprietary standards are 3.4 I can describe how to presenting information effectively 4.1 I can describe the key image formats for example svg, jpg, png, vector, raster and their differences 4.2 I can explain the purpose of Copyright, Patents and Licenses

3 Half Term 3 2 nd January 9 th January 16 th January 23 rd January 30 th January 6 th February 13 th February Exam Content 5. System of information flow starting with input of information, through processing the information to outputting results. 6. Costs of different applications, direct and indirect costs. 7. Target setting for IT projects. SMART targets, the importance of objectives and targets that can be rationally evaluated. Identifying resources needed for projects. Identifying critical success factors. 5.1 I can describe the process of information flow using IPO (Input, process, output) 5.2 I can explain what empirical data is and how data can be gathered from the Internet 6.1 I can state what license fees are, maintenance costs, upgrades, technical support 6.2 I can compare different aspects of costs (direct and indirect) 7.1 I can understand the purpose and use of SMART targets

4 Half Term 4 27 th February 6 th March 13 th March 20 th March 27 th March 3 rd April Exam Content 8. Specific characteristics of software to make choices of tools. 9. Purposes and outcomes in ICT projects 10. Key aspects of local Acceptable Use Policy and their purpose. Legal issues related to usage. 8.1 I can distinguish use of software for specific purposes, Google docs, Macro programming, Portable apps 8.2 I can analyse software applications to identify factors and attributes that support productivity and efficiency 9.1 I can understand productivity issues coming from practical projects that I have completed I can identify a strong password 10.2 I can explain the use of various social/ collaborative networks 10.3 I can define what the Acceptable Use Policy is and its purpose

5 Half Term 5 24 th April 1 st May 8 th May 15 th May 22 nd May Exam Period Theory revision and exam practice. Personalised Learning Checklist

6 Half Term 6 5 th June 12 th June 19 th June 26 th June 3 rd July 10 th July 17 th July Exam Leave Personalised Learning Checklist