ICT Department |
Mrs L Finch (Head of Department)
Miss V Connolly |
Key Stage 3 |
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Years 7, 8 and 9 use a range of software and enhance existing skills in ICT lessons. KS3 students do 1 lesson per week of dedicated ICT. They learn how to create graphic products using Fireworks and make innovative websites in Dreamweaver - in addition to using standard Microsoft Office software. Each unit of study has a context – a real-life scenario which students can relate to. Assessments are carried out periodically and students also conduct independent learning tasks.
Examples of KS3 units: |
• DESC Virtual Tour – Yr 7 students create a digital guide to life at DESC
• Fantasy Food project – Yr 7 students devise different products for a new, themed restaurant
• Time Travel News – Yr 7 students create an authentic newspaper detailing a famous event in history
• Who killed Harry? – Yr 7 students play detective as they build an Access database to solve a crime
• Cake Crazy – Yr 8 students create promotional material for a real charity cake sale
• Global Warming – Yr 8 students make a carbon footprint calculator
• Theme Park Manager – Yr 8 students make a logo, map and spreadsheet for a new theme park
• Music Festival Website – Yr 9 students create a website to promote a music festival
• Think Click – Yr 9 students produce a range of products aimed at helping children stay safe when online |
Key Stage 4 |
There is a new Edexcel specification for GCSE ICT which will be taught for the first time in September 2010. This new, innovative course will allow students to learn new skills and maintain their interest in this ever-changing and evolving subject.
The course comprises a theory examination and controlled assessment. The course will cover: |
• Computers and society
• Hardware and software
• Word Processing and Desktop Publishing
• Spreadsheet
• Databases
• Web Design
• New media – eg: mobile phone technology |
Key Stage 5 |
Students follow the AQA specification for AS and A Level ICT. This new course offers students the chance to solve real-life problems by providing ICT solutions. They analyse a situation and suggest solutions before designing , implementing and testing a new ICT system.
ICT theory also forms part of the course. Students explore: |
• ICT system and its components
• How people use ICT
• How data is transferred and stored
• Safety and Security
• ICT in Society
• ICT in Education, banking, retail, etc.
• ICT and the Internet |
Useful links: |
www.ks3-ict.co.uk - Mrs Finch’s KS3 website
www.teach-ict.com - Teach ICT is a useful revision resource
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/ - BBC Bitesize |