ICT KS3 Intro Unit

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ICT -  Key Stage 3: Introductory Unit


Introduction

The Introductory Unit introduces pupils to the broad expanse of ICT which is available at Mount Tamar School. The course is divided up into six topics, with each topic looking at a different aspect of ICT at the school.

Whereas all the other units are elctronic based this unit uses paper based copies of the worksheets which build up into a complete workbook. At the end of the course pupils will be asked to asses their own work with reference to the Assessment Ladder.

The complete unit of work is on MTSOC [1], Mount Tamar School's learning Platform. A login and password is required to access MTSOC [2].

ICT Specific Links

  • DfES ICT Standards - [3]
  • Materials for Learning - [4]
  • Materials for Learning - [5]
  • BBC Revisewise - [6]
  • BBC Bitesize - [7]
  • BBC GCSE Bitesize - [8]

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Other Links

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E-safety Unit -  Topics Covered

Topic 1 - An Introduction

  • The Mount Tamar School Intranet
  • Logging on and off the Intranet
  • An appreciation of the tools available to pupils
  • Knowledge of when the ICT Room is available


Topic 3 - Word Processing

  • How to access and use the OpenOffice software
  • Type in and correct text
  • Layout; font type, size,colour, alignment


Topic 5 - Graphics

  • Vector drawing; producing complex drawings from simple shapes
  • Using special tools to produce special one off designs
  • Pixel drawing; photos, colour enhancing



Topic 2 - Web Based Systems

  • The Internet; access arrangements, setting up Mozilla Firefox, simple searching
  • Merlin
  • The intranet; Mount Tamar School web services, web pages, social networking, learning platform


Topic 4 - Communications

  • Audio and Visual Communications; Ekiga, Skype
  • Social Networking; MTSocNet
  • Email - setting up and using


Topic 6 - Software

  • Topic 6
    • Other Software; development, text-to-speech, entertainment
    • Software comparison


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