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Preparing to Study . ICT Single and Double Award. Your lessons will be …. 4 hours (single) or 8 hours (double) per week Taught by specialist staff with qualifications in the relevant subjects Focused on you being an independent learner A springboard into wider uses of ICT
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Preparing to Study ICT Single and Double Award
Your lessons will be… • 4 hours (single) or 8 hours (double) per week • Taught by specialist staff with qualifications in the relevant subjects • Focused on you being an independent learner • A springboard into wider uses of ICT • Interesting and include relevant scenarios and organisations • Entirely coursework-based
You can expect the following outside of school work… • Research tasks . • Preparation for presentations. • Research to prepare for lesson. • Skills practice. • Amalgamate information from multiple sources.
You can use these qualification for/to • Degrees in the subjects or combined degree • Jobs and qualifications in ICT and/or Computing • Teaching • Technician • Network managers • Computer programmers
The equipment you need is… • Access to a computer outside of lessons • A memory stick • Motivation to work independently • An inquisitive mind • An enthusiasm for collaborative working
To prepare for A Level ICT you could: • Watch… • BBC Click • The Gadget Show • Read… • Updates in technology • Wired magazine • BBC technology news • Keep up to date with… • Read and collect any news articles relating to: • Technology
The advice we would offer is.. • Stay on top of the work – if you feel you are struggling speak to the teachers • Keep organised – especially notes • Seek out, and stick to, deadlines – they are there to help you