Information Technology
An important and relevant subject for understanding the world around us, pupils will have the opportunity to program using a variety of programming languages including Scratch, Microbit and Python as well as creating their own website. Technology changes our world at breakneck speed and at YGBM we believe strongly in equipping our pupils to harness that potential. Furthermore, safety online is a key aspect that is taught to ensure our pupils use the internet securely.
Department:
Mrs L Watkins - Head of Department
Mr D Owen
Mr H Williams
To contact a member of staff please email post@bromorgannwg.org.uk
Extra Activities:
- Coding Club
- Lego Robotics
- Lego Robotics Annual Competition
- Coding Competitions
- Legoland trip
KS3 (Year 7-9)
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Year |
Term |
Themes |
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7 |
Autumn |
Introductions Issue Work Tables Word Processors Online safety Animation (Word and PowerPoint) |
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Spring |
Modelling Spreadsheets Using Data (Excel and Access) |
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Summer |
Computing Programming Scratch Microbit |
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8 |
Autumn |
Creating a Website Hyperlinks Programming |
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Spring |
Online safety Using video - VideoPad Word Processors Animation |
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Summer |
Programming Kodu Lego Robotics |
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9 |
Autumn |
Programming - Python Band/Artist Project Issue Work Tables Word Processors |
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Spring |
Spreadsheets Apps |
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Summer |
Creating a Website |
KS4 (Year 10-11)
Course Details:
This course in ICT requires learners to demonstrate the ability to:
• think creatively, logically and critically
• select, use and integrate ICT tools and techniques to meet needs
• find, select and evaluate information for its relevance, value, accuracy and plausibility
• manipulate and process data and other information, sequence instructions, model situations and explore ideas
• communicate data and information in a form fit for purpose and audience
• adopt safe, secure and responsible practice when using ICT
• develop appropriate and effective ICT-based solutions in a range of contexts
• evaluate their own and others’ use of ICT.
Assessment
The course is comprised of four units.
Unit 1: Understanding ICT
Single Award 20% External Assessment: 1½ hours 80 Marks (40 UMS)
This examination paper will assess the requirements of the Key Stage 4 Programme of Study for Information and Communication Technology and the functional elements of ICT in a home and school context.
Unit 2: Solving Problems with ICT
Single Award 30%; Controlled Assessment: 22½ hours 80 Marks (60 UMS)
This controlled assessment consists of a portfolio of work which shows candidates’ attainment in obtaining and interpreting different types of information; using, developing and communicating information to meet the purpose of their studies and presenting the results of their work. This assignment will assess the practical aspects of the functional elements of ICT.
Unit 3: ICT in Organisations
Single Award 20% External Assessment: 1½ hours 80 Marks (40 UMS)
This examination paper will assess the ‘application’ content of ICT in a business and industry context.
Unit 4: Developing Multimedia ICT Solutions
Single Award 30% Controlled Assessment: 22½ hours 80 Marks (60 UMS)
This controlled assessment will give candidates the opportunity to develop a piece of work using multimedia software following a single task brief issued by WJEC.
The Future
The course prepares pupils for the challenges of the future. The course is an excellent foundation for further education in any profession within industry. The course will promote pupils’ suitability to the world of work, showing their future employers that they have essential skills.