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Edexcel Qualifications in Digital Applications for IT Users

Edexcel Qualifications in Digital Applications for IT Users. What is DiDA?. Suite of qualifications (DiDA, CiDA, AiDA) GNVQ successor Levels 1 and 2 Builds on KS3 ICT strategy Rewards purposeful application Currently in pilot phase. What makes DiDA special?. Genetically modified

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Edexcel Qualifications in Digital Applications for IT Users

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  1. Edexcel Qualifications in Digital Applications forIT Users

  2. What is DiDA? • Suite of qualifications (DiDA, CiDA, AiDA) • GNVQ successor • Levels 1 and 2 • Builds on KS3 ICT strategy • Rewards purposeful application • Currently in pilot phase

  3. What makes DiDA special? Genetically modified Pick ‘n’ mix Innovative assessment methods E-portfolio On-screen summative project brief (SPB)

  4. Who is it aimed at? • Not necessarily for aspiring ‘techies’ ‘Screenagers’ Anyone who regards ICT as a means to an end

  5. DiDA students will learn to manage projects effectively gather appropriate information handle information efficiently use digital applications creatively produce outcomes that are fit for purpose give, receive and act upon feedback

  6. The DiDA suite Diploma Using ICT Certificate Award Multimedia Graphics ICT in Enterprise

  7. DiDA software toolkit • artwork and imaging • databases & spreadsheets • internet & intranets • presentations • project management & mind mapping • web authoring • word processing

  8. Resources one multimedia work station per student range of digital tools eg cameras, microphone, headsets internet access and email individual storage area security, back-up and archiving

  9. What does a DiDA unit look like? • Introduction • What you need to learn - Content - Managing your project - ICT skills • Assessing students’ work • Delivery, links and resources

  10. How is DiDA assessed? Summative Project Brief (SPB) set by Edexcel SPB is on-screen and interactive Evidence collected in e-portfolio Internally marked, externally moderated Pass, credit, merit, distinction

  11. DiDA unit mark scheme • Maximum mark of 42 • 6 activities used to assess achievement • 5, 7 or 9 marks allocated to each activity • Marks aggregated • 18=Pass, 24=Credit, 30=Merit, 36=Dist

  12. www. SPB Stimulus … Ideas … Internet The summative project have a look

  13. What is an e-portfolio? Collection of evidence Structured and navigable Designed to be viewed on-screen Vehicle for assessment and moderation Showcase of achievements have a look

  14. Teaching and learning Level 1/Level 2 Embedded/discrete delivery Building up v dropping down Links to other subjects Using ICT - the place to start!

  15. The Macromedia connection • Expert advice, support and training • Endorsement • SPB template • Macromedia Associate quals

  16. Edexcel Qualifications in Digital Applications forIT Users

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