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Edexcel Qualifications in Digital Applications for IT Users Launch Event

Edexcel Qualifications in Digital Applications for IT Users Launch Event. 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?.

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Edexcel Qualifications in Digital Applications for IT Users Launch Event

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  1. Edexcel Qualifications in Digital Applications forIT UsersLaunch Event

  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. DiDA units D101/201: Using ICT D102/202: Multimedia D103/203: Graphics D104/204: ICT in Enterprise

  7. Timeallocation Each unit = 1 GCSE = 90 GLH OPTION 1: Award - 1.5 hours per week over 2 years OPTION 2: Certificate - 3 hours per week over 2 years OPTION 3: Diploma - 5/6 hours per week over 2 years

  8. GNVQ mapping for Level 2 DiDA GNVQ D201 most of Units 1 & 5 D202 all of Unit 7 D203 all of Unit 6 D204 aspects of Units 2, 5 & 9

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

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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

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

  16. 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

  17. DiDA Centre http://www.edexcelonline.org.uk Edexcel DiDA e-Portfolio System

  18. 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!

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

  20. Where next? Within DiDA suite GCE in Applied ICT GCE in Media and Communication Production Work-based training Own business enterprise Almost anywhere!

  21. What next? • Audit resources • Schedule a start date • Book a planning meeting • Get online with Edexcel • Check FAQs on a regular basis – DiDA website area @ www.edexcel.org.uk

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