PROGRAMME OF STUDY

Quick links:- Knowledge, skills and understanding

Finding things out Developing ideas and making things happen Exchanging and sharing information Reviewing, modifying and evaluating work as it progresses

Breadth of Study

 During key stage 4 pupils become more responsible for choosing and using ICT tools and information sources. They use a wide range of ICT applications confidently and effectively, and are able to work independently much of the time. They choose and design ICT systems to suit particular needs and may design and implement systems for other people to use. They work with others to carry out and evaluate their work.

Finding things out

a)  how to analyse the requirements of tasks, taking into account the information they need and the ways they will use it

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b)  to be discriminating in their use of information sources and ICT tools.

Developing ideas and making things happen

a)  use ICT to enhance their learning and the quality of their work

b)  use ICT effectively to explore, develop and interpret information and solve problems in a variety of subjects and contexts

c)  apply, as appropriate, the concepts and techniques of using ICT to measure, record, respond to, control and automate events

d)  apply, as appropriate, the concepts and techniques of ICTbased modelling, considering their advantages and limitations against other methods.

Exchanging and sharing information

a)  use information sources and ICT tools effectively to share, exchange and present information in a variety of subjects and contexts

b)  consider how the information found and developed using ICT should be interpreted and presented in forms that are sensitive to the needs of particular audiences, fit for purpose and suit the information content.

Reviewing, modifying and evaluating work as it progresses

a)  evaluate the effectiveness of their own and others' uses of information sources and ICT tools, using the results to improve the quality of their work and to inform future judgements

b)   reflect critically on the impact of ICT on their own and others' lives, considering the social, economic, political, legal, ethical and moral issues  [for example, changes to working practices, the economic impact of ecommerce, the implications of personal information gathered, held and exchanged using ICT] 

c)   use their initiative to find out about and exploit the potential of more advanced or new ICT tools and information sources  [for example, new sites on the internet, new or upgraded application software] .

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Breadth of study

a)  tackling demanding problems in a wide variety of contexts, including work in other subjects

b)  using a range of information sources and ICT tools to improve efficiency and extend capability

c)  working with others to explore, develop and pass on information

d)   designing information systems and evaluating and suggesting improvements to existing systems, with use by others in mind  [for example, designing an integrated system for running a school production or a small company] 

e)  comparing their use of ICT with its use in the wider world.

6)   Pupils should be taught to be independent, responsible, effective and reflective in their selection, development and use of information sources and ICT tools to support their work, including application in other areas of their study and in other contexts  [for example, work experience, community activity] .

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