Week 1 Content 1 PowerPoint 1 2 Class Test 1 Feedback 2 PowerPoint 2 3 Class test 2 Feedback Objective The relationship between data, information and knowledge. The reasons for encoding data and the problems associated with encoding. Candidates should understand that: data consists of raw facts and figures e.g. readings from sensors, survey facts; information is data which has been processed by the computer; knowledge is derived from information by applying rules to it; Candidates should understand why data is encoded and the potential problems associated with this, especially value judgements. 20 – 25 minutes. Closed book. One test per student. Peer Marked. Differentiation by Outcome
Feedback of the class test, go over areas of concern. Q&A
The importance of up to date, accurate and complete information. The costs in terms of money, time and human resources to get good quality information. How information can improve the quality of decision making. How to find information. Candidates should understand: that up to date, accurate and complete information adds value to organisations by aiding decision making, monitoring progress (company and individual) and the targeting of resources so giving a competitive advantage; The costs associated with data collection (direct and indirect), data entry, processing and maintenance. Candidates should understand that accurate, correctly targeted, understandable, complete, relevant, up to date information has user confidence. On‐line (Internet, Intranet, CD Roms) and non‐ICT sources 20 – 25 minutes. Closed book. One test per student. Peer Marked. Differentiation by Outcome
Feedback of the class test, go over areas of concern. Q&A
3 3 3 PowerPoint Class test 3 Feedback How data errors occur. Candidates should: understand how data errors can occur during input, transcription, processing and transmission; be able to define and understand the purpose of validation, including the following types: presence, format, range, data type, fixed value, check digit; The purpose of verification: be able to define and understand the purpose of verification, including the following types: double entry, proof reading, and sending back printouts. 20 – 25 minutes. Closed book. One test per student. Peer Marked. Differentiation by Outcome
Feedback of the class test, go over areas of concern. Q&A
Advantages of ICT over manual methods of processing data. Candidates should be able to give an application and explain each of the following: repetitive processing, speed of processing, data storage capacity, speed of searching, accuracy and speed of data communications, the ability to produce different output formats. Factors affecting the efficiency of data processing systems. Candidates should understand the effects of: hardware, software, suitability of the operating system, communication and input (GIGO); the nature of computer software, change in circumstances during development, speed of implementation, compatibility, insufficient testing, poor communications with user, abilities of the user, poor post‐implementation procedures, maintenance procedures, cost, hardware, support. 4 PowerPoint/Class exercise 4 4 Class test 4 Feedback 20 – 25 minutes. Closed book. One test per student. Teacher Marked . Differentiation by Outcome
Feedback of the class test, go over areas of concern.
PowerPoint Formats, media and Audience: Candidates should understand: that information may be presented in a range of different formats and via different media and the need to use the most appropriate format for the intended audience; the nature and complexity of information, time to study, needs of the recipient, life span. The use, key functions, advantages & disadvantages of: Word processing / DTP Presentation Databases Web authoring Candidates should have a broad understanding of the listed applications, including the following functions: templates, style sheets, importing, mail merge, macros. Differentiate between the functions found in home DTP software and large‐scale professional DTP software; templates, creating a show, animated transitions, importing files, (including video and sound files), exporting files, data compression techniques; import/export, query, report; hyperlinks, formatting, use of animation, frames, HTML (note ‐ understanding of the programming is not required). 5 5 5 Class Test 5 Feedback 20 – 25 minutes. Closed book. One test per student. Peer Marked. Differentiation by Outcome
Feedback of the class test, go over areas of concern.
Networks and standalone computers. Candidates should: be able to describe the characteristics and relative advantages of network and stand‐alone computers; LANs and WANs be able to describe the difference between a Local Area Network and a Wide Area Network; 6 PowerPoint Understand and describe computer network operation and devices such as: • network topologies including bus, star and ring • Internet / Extranet / Intranet • routers • switches • gateways • bridges • packet switching. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of network systems against standalone computers. Understand and describe: • integrated point of sale (PoS) systems • automatic stock control systems. The Internet, Intranet and Extranet define the Internet; define and give examples of Intranet, Extranet; show an understanding of the Internet and its uses, including: benefits and developments, communications, sharing data and ideas, accessing information; benefits, disadvantages and dangers of email (services such as voice mailboxes, address books; group sending; file attachments); FTP (definition and purpose), newsgroups, chat rooms, online shopping, on‐line databases accessing information; search engines (selection and appropriate use). 6 6 Class Test 6 Feedback 20 – 25 minutes. Closed book. One test per student. Teacher Marked. Differentiation by Outcome
Feedback of the class test, go over areas of concern.
7 PowerPoint HCI requirements. Candidates should understand the need to have a good dialogue between humans and machines, taking into account factors such as the task, user experience, user preference and resources. Types of HCI: Candidates should understand the appropriate applications, input devices, advantages and disadvantages associated with the use of; command lines such as MSDOS GUIs ‐ graphical user interfaces including Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointers; voice interfaces: ‐ speech recognition systems ‐ natural language interfaces ‐ speech synthesis; graphical devices such as graphics pads game playing devices such as joysticks, steering wheels, game pads; touch sensitive screens such as public information systems; POS systems at retail outlets; biometric devices such as iris recognition, hand prints. 7 7 Class Test 7 Feedback 20 – 25 minutes. Closed book. One test per student. Teacher Marked. Differentiation by Outcome
Feedback of the class test, go over areas of concern.
8 PowerPoint Animation Techniques. Candidates should understand the types of animations, how these are used Type of Animation Techniques: How they are used. What is produced. Comparing different techniques Candidates with also understand the use of storyboards and the persistence of Vision • Tweening • Claymation / Stop Motion • Onion Skinning • Cloning • Rotoscoping • 3D Animations Understand their use and advantages and potential disadvantages of different formats such as gif, cgm, png, etc. 8 8 9 Class Test 8 Feedback Practice Test 1/2 paper 3 20 – 25 minutes. Closed book. One test per student. Peer Marked. Differentiation by Outcome
Feedback of the class test, go over areas of concern.
Longer test to be given to check understanding of all topics up to this point 45 minutes. Closed book. One test per student. Teacher Marked. PowerPoint 9 PowerPoint 9 10 Feedback
Legal and Ethical Issues: Candidates will gain a knowledge and understand the: •Provisions of the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998 ‐ rights of the data subject and the holder ‐ exemptions from the DPA • Computer Misuse Act 1990 • Electronic Communications Act 2000 • Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 • Health and Safety legislation. Candidates will also identify new crimes created and the implications for computer users. Social and Environmental Impact: Candidates will reflect critically on the impact of ICT on their own and others' lives, considering the social, economic, political, legal, ethical and moral issues. Understand issues relating to: • employment patterns • retraining • changes in working practices (collaboration) • teleworking • homeworking • videoconferencing • the environmental impact • the impact on rich and poor communities • emerging technologies. Feedback given on Practice Test ‐ Q&A on areas of concern. PowerPoint 10 10 PowerPoint Digital Imaging: Candidates will gain an understanding of vector and bit map graphical techniques and their implication for memory size and manipulation as well as • pixel dimensions (pixels per inch/cm) and benefits and problems with resizing of images for optimum use • screen resolution and memory requirements for different backgrounds (transparent, white, colour). Candidate need to be able to describe advantages of vector graphics over bit mapped graphics. Use: • standard tools: zoom, selection, transforming, scaling and sizing, brush settings, distortion, moving, cloning, rotation, layering, toggling between layers • colour effects, colour palettes and gradient tools • imaging effects • transparency effects • composite patterning (repeated patterns). Understand the use, advantages and potential disadvantages of: bmp, jpeg, gif, tiff, eps and other common formats. Sound and Music: Candidates will analyse different sound storage devices e.g. MP3 players and how digital sound's can be edited. E.g. Sound effects (Fade In, Repeat, Echo etc) • sound cards • input devices such as microphones and Midi interfaces • speakers • sound conversion analogue to digital and digital to analogue • sequencers (multitrack recording studios) • notators (music composition software) • Sound Wave Editors • downloading music. Discuss potential problems in the capturing and use of sound with respect to copyright. Understand the use, advantages and potential disadvantages of different formats such as wav, wma, mp3, etc. 11 PowerPoint 11 11 Class Test 9 Feedback
12 20 – 25 minutes. Closed book. One test per student. Peer Marked Feedback of the class test, go over areas of concern.
ICT in Organisations: Candidates should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of a variety of PowerPoint computer applications. Know: • how data is captured, checked and entered • which processing method is used, i.e. batch, real time, real time transaction • what the minimum hardware and software requirements are • how the information is output • what the security implications are. ICT in Organisations: Candidates should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of a variety of PowerPoint 12 Data logging and Control Systems: Candidate will understand and explore: • the process of data logging • different types of sensor and suitable uses for them • how to write a sequence of instructions to control a screen image or external device appropriately • the use of ICT to control and monitor areas of everyday living such as electronic toys, games, central heating systems, burglar alarms, smart meters, security systems Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both Datalogging and control Systems computer applications and be able to describe: • suitable data, file or database structures • suitable computer systems including data capture, output and communication devices • suitable software tools and techniques used in the processing and presentation of the data • suitable verification, validation and security and back‐up systems associated with each of the following organisations or applications: o Banking o E‐commerce systems o Payroll Modern mail handling methods o Control processes(feedback) o Robotics and bionics o Artificial Intelligence (AI) o Expert systems. 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 PowerPoint Revision Revision
Practice Test 1/2 of paper 3 Feedback
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Data Protection Methods: Candidates should know and understand: • physical protection e.g. back ups • restricted physical access e.g. biometric scans • restricted access to data e.g. hierarchy of passwords and access rights, encryption • monitoring e.g. transaction logs. Revision Session on topics chosen by pupils that they want recovered before Mocks in January.
Revision Session on topics chosen by pupils that they want recovered before Mocks in January.
Longer test to be given to check understanding of all topics covered 45 minutes. Closed book. One test per student. Teacher Marked. Feedback and areas of concern covered by Q&A. Revision Session on topics chosen by pupils that they want recovered before Mocks in January.
Revision Session on topics chosen by pupils that they want recovered before Mocks in January.