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15/05/2013 Leaving Certificate Applied ICT Mandatory Course Structure • 2 Modules to be completed • No task or final exam for the Introduction to ICT mandatory. 1

15/05/2013 Credit Value • Each Module has a value of 2 credits • 2 Modules to be completed • Total Credit Value for ICT Mandatory = 4 Timing • A Module is of 30 hours duration. • Introduction to ICT (Mandatory) can be completed in Year 1 and can be split over Session 1 and Session 2 depending on how much time has been allocated. 2

15/05/2013 Timing - Note • Where ICT is being taken as a Vocational Education Specialism then the Vocational Specialism may only commence once the Introduction to ICT (Mandatory) has been completed. Key Skills • Integration across the curriculum • Basic skills (literacy) • Active teaching / learning methodologies • Reflection • Links with the community 3

15/05/2013 Key Skills Contd: • Integration – use opportunities to integrate ICT with other subjects such as typing a CV for VPG or a Menu for HCT Key Skills Contd: • Basic Skills – Word Grids Key Words 4

15/05/2013 Key Skills Contd: • Active Methodologies such as: Brainstorming – teacher pre selects topic – facilitate session – timing 5- 10 mins – all ideas valued, no criticism, no interruptions, no evaluation of contributions Key Skills Contd: • Learning Centres Can be created by teacher or students Should have visual stimulus Matching worksheet Student works on Learning Centre Completes worksheet Discusses progress with teacher Files worksheet. 5

15/05/2013 Key Skills Contd: • Visitor to the Classroom Invite an expert in a given field Decide Purpose, Plan, During the Visit, Evaluate Key Skills Contd: • Vox Pop Latin for Voice of the people Interview willing volunteers Record opinions Use Open ended questions – What do you think of….? Do a trial run Finished tape of 1-2 mins. Question posed once at the beginning and then the opinions flow. 6

15/05/2013 Key Skills Contd: • Reflection Begin with as Skills Audit at the start of the course. Complete antoher skills audit at the end of the course. I can Now I can This may be included in Personal Reflection. Modules • Introduction to The Computer and Word Processing • Introduction to Other Software Packages 7

15/05/2013 Introduction to the Computer and Word Processing • Unit 1 – Introduction to the Computer and its environment • Unit 2 – Introduction to the Keyboard • Unit 3 – Introduction to Word Processing Introduction to Other Software Packages • Unit 1 – Introduction to Databases • Unit 2 – Introduction to Spreadsheets • Unit 3 – Introduction to Graphics Any two of the above units to be chosen. 8

15/05/2013 Teaching Strategies Introduction to the Computer and its Environment • Use equipment to demonstrate parts of a computer • Examples of how computers are used in every day life. • Visit a computer store. • Have a selection of Magazines. • List of Keywords. • Computer room rules. • Learning Centres • Guest Speaker from a local computer store Teaching Strategies Introduction to the Keyboard • Use a typing tutor. • Run intensive course in keyboarding skills. • Practice skills while teaching Word Processing. • Display Charts of Keyboard. 9

15/05/2013 Teaching Strategies Introduction to Word Processing • Use book of assignments • Source materials from other modules e.g. reports, menus, CV’s. • Keep a set of dictionaries Teaching Strategies Introduction to Database • Use book of assignments • Apply to the students interests • Explore where students have encountered databases in everyday life. 10

15/05/2013 Teaching Strategies Introduction to Spreadsheets • Apply to students interest e.g. Weekly Budget • Use spreadsheet for tasks e.g. Costing • Link with Mathematical Applications e.g. Calculations, Graphs. Teaching Strategies Introduction to Graphics • Use Graphics for task • Invite a Graphic Designer from a local company to the classroom. 11

15/05/2013 Key Assignments – Practical Points • Start Early • Keep a Sign in Sheet • Keep printouts of all work done by the students in a set of folders / files • Store electronic copies in a safe place. • Keep students key assignments until after the appeals date. Key Assignments Key Assignments Checklist is included in the Module Descriptor. You should follow the checklist and have evidence for each item on the checklist as specified. 12

15/05/2013 Key Assignments A credit value of 2 is awarded if the student has 90% attendance for the Module And has “Satisfactorily Completed to the best of their ability the assignments contained in the Module Descriptor. OTHERWISE A CREDIT OF 0 IS GIVEN Resources • www.pdst.ie • www.examinations.ie • www.iol.ie/~presentation • www.dell.ie • www.howstuffworks.com • http://www.tek mo m.com/buzzwords/index.html • http://library.thinkquest.org/J0110054/ • http://www.research.att.com/projects/tts/demo.htm 13

15/05/2013 Resources • http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/welcome/ • www.arps.org/resources/word/word.pdf Resources • www.google.com • http://www.school- resources.co.uk/information_technology_quizzes. htm • www.webwinder.com • www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/ • http://www.computerhope.com/jargon.htm • http://www.theteacher99.btinternet.co.uk/theteach er/gcse/newgcse/module6/task1.htm 14

15/05/2013 Resources • http://www.kidsdomain.com/brain/comp uter/worksheet/ws_c2_whatami.pdf • http://www.kidsdomain.com/brain/compute r/worksheet/ws_c2_label.pdf • http://www.burford.oxon.sch.uk/ks3ict/ict_ glossary.htm Resources • http://www.blakeston.stockton.sch.uk/subjects/ict/ ict_glossary.htm • http://www.tim- jansen.com/lessons_misc/how_computers_work_ webquest/docs/computer-work-parts-of-the-pc- chart.pdf • http://www.kidsdomain.com/brain/computer/work sheet/ws_c4_voc.pdf • http://school.discovery.com/puzzles27/madelinehi ckey/html/P68144JIVRPM.html • www.puzzlemaker.com 15

15/05/2013 Books • Computers for Beginners Published by Usborne Books • Computers Simplified 3-D Visual Series IDG Books • Basic I.T Assignments by B MCGettigan Published by Gill & McMillan Books • Computer Assignments Book by Mary Wade Published by Kayser’s • Essential Computer Applications 3rd edition Databases, Spreadsheets, Word Processing & The Internet • Step by Step Computer Applications Free CD with additional practical exercises • Introducing ICT Basic to Intermediate 16