ICT

Mr McCarron (Subject Leader)

Miss Caoimhe Winters

Miss Nuala Kelly

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/