An introduction to A Level ICT at Bosworth College

1. A-Level ICT at Bosworth Learning for the future

2. The Breakdown

3. AS Topics Data: What is it, where does it come from and how is it used? Software and Hardware: Specialist software and hardware for users, how we choose the right devices and how we interact with computers. Standard Applications: What can we expect from modern technologies that can be bought from the shelf?

4. AS Topics Spreadsheets and Databases: Taking your understanding of these applications to a new level. You won’t be scared of them anymore!! Presentation and Communication: Looking at how we communicate with each other using different technologies. The role of ICT: How has ICT impacted our lives?

5. Structured Tasks Will consists of five tasks which include: Database task Spreadsheet task Web based product task Presentation and a media task You will be issued a booklet which explain what the tasks are. You will be taught the skills necessary to complete the coursework but you will have a responsibility to teach yourself some aspects.

6. A2 Topics Systems Cycle: Looking at how new systems are developed and how to manage projects. Designing information systems: Developing user interfaces and processing systems. Networks and Communications: Network environments and communication standards.

7. A2 Topics Applications of ICT: The application and limitations of technologies and the convergence of communication and application technologies. Implementing computer-based systems: Benefits of custom and bespoke software approaches; installing, upgrading and maintaining systems. Implications of ICT: Impact of ICT and the changes it brings and how best to manage that change.

8. ICT Project You will need to find a real customer and design and create a working system for them. You will need to: Investigate the customer’s current system Design a new system based on their requirements Choose suitable hardware for the solution Make the product Test and evaluate the solution

9. Your Responsibilities Work to the best of your ability Complete all set work and meet all deadlines Be responsible for your own learning: Read around the subject Write up all lesson notes and keep in an organised folder Catch up on any missed work within one week

10. Mobile technology in the classroom This is your induction project Start today and completed for first lesson back Aims: Research Creativity Presentation

11. The Task You have a choice of task Either Create a presentation to persuade college staff of the benefits of using mobile phones in the classroom to aid education Or Design an APP for use in the classroom

12. The Criteria Each to be in the form of a presentation You need to include some research in support of your ideas Minimum of 5 slides Use multimedia as appropriate

13. The Carrot!!! There will be prizes: £20 for winner £10 for runner up