AS Term 1 Scheme of Work

   


 

From FatMax and David Yates
 

   

AS Module 1 - Information: Nature, Role and Context

AS Module 3 - Minor Project: Generic Software Solution


Autumn Term: Suggested outline for AS term 1 based on 6 x 50 minutes per week. Click on the orange headings for links to resources, reading and practice questions. The ICT3 option is based on website projects - for alternative schemes of work using spreadsheets or databases for ICT3 click here.

 

Download these first! Checklists for the AQA specification from Kesgrave High.
 

AS Module 1 specification (115 Kb) AS Module 3 specification (71 Kb)

Note for teachers: You're welcome to download and edit the FatMax2 scheme of work to suit your own course but please leave references to Psionica, the KJS etc. intact. You are also welcome to host it on a school network or give students copies on CD .

Steve Longley's Psionica notes (highly recommended) are available to supplement ICT1 content each week. The books referred to in this scheme are:

Heathcote (ICT1) Mott and Rendell (ICT3) Heathcote (ICT3)

 

 

Core text ICT1

Core text ICT3. Referred to below as ICT3 M & R

Extra reading for ICT3


At least two copies of each coursework book should be available in the Library Resource Centre. You can buy personal copies using the links above (or ask your teacher, (s)he can probably get them cheaper directly from the publishers!!)

 

AS Term 1 - Scheme of Work FrontPage Option

 

Wk.

 ICT1

ICT3

Notes/Reading

1

Introduction to ICT 1
Review of specification content.
Using the website(s).
FatMax2 ICT1 pages
 

Introduction to ICT 3
Coursework requirements.
One page web - links and anchors.
Create coursework web page using sources from Links

Specification ICT1
Specification ICT3

Psionica notes ICT1
Advanced ICT website
KJS web projects
KJS design resources

2

Knowledge, Information & Data
Define (with examples) data, info and knowledge in an ICT context.
Data sources.
Coding value judgements.
 

Components of a web page
HTML - benefits & limitations
WYSIWYG vs. HTML.
Using tables for layout.
Graphics considerations.
ICT3 Heathcote

ICT 3 M & R
Advanced ICT website

Psionica notes ICT1
ICT1 Heathcote Ch.8

3 Control of Information
Concept of personal info (who holds what info?)
Rights of the individual.
Access levels.
 
"Fancy Stuff"
Animated GIFs, JavaScript, DHTML, Frontpage web components, CGI, Flash.
Bandwidth.
FrontPage extensions - limitations and workarounds.
ICT 3 Heathcote
ICT3 M & R
Psionica notes ICT1
ICT1 Heathcote Ch.9
4 Value and Importance of Information
Information as a commodity.
Why is information valuable?
What makes information valuable?
 
Navigation
FrontPage shared borders.
Frames - options.
Text only visitors.
The importance of planning.
ICT3 Heathcote
ICT3 M & R
Psionica notes ICT1
ICT1 Heathcote Ch.9
 
5 ICT - Capabilities & Limitations
What ICT is good at.
Limitations of ICT.
ICT & the Professional
Qualities of the ICT professional.
Forms
Feedback forms and options.
Validation of form data.
CGI vs. email
ICT 3 Heathcote
ICT3 M & R
Psionica notes ICT1
Psionica notes ICT1
ICT1 Heathcote Ch. 1 - 7
6 ICT in Business and Commerce
ICT in Manufacturing

The social & economic impact of ICT.
 
Publishing
Free vs. commercial hosts.
Registering a domain name.
Professional sites for free.
Publishing from FrontPage.
FTP.
ICT 3 Heathcote
Psionica notes ICT1
ICT1 Heathcote Ch.2
ICT1 Heatccote Ch.3
ICT3 M & R
7 ICT in a Caring Society
ICT in Education

The social & economic impact of ICT.
 
Design questionnaire or interview pro forma.
Start project log.
ICT1 test weeks 1 -6
Project Guide ICT3
ICT1 Heathcote Ch.4
ICT1 Heathcote Ch.5

Half Term - Project research: Read project guide and carry out initial research at chosen organisation.
Paper-based design work - Plan pages; Design navigation structure; Design basic theme.

8 The Legal Framework
Data Protection Act.
Computer Misuse Act.
Copyright issues.
Review of test in week 7.
 
Navigation
Create FrontPage web, folder structure and the pages identified over half term.
Create links for internal navigation (this might change later).
 
Psionica notes ICT1
ICT1 Heathcote Chs.10-12
FatMax1 tutorials ICT3
 
9 Computer Crime
Weak points in IT systems.
Hackers and hacking.
Protecting IT systems.
Malpractice vs. crime.
 
Preparation
Scan/acquire images.
Optimise images for the web.
Write/acquire JavaScript as alternative to FP extensions (save as .txt files for now).
Find host and set up a/c.
 
Psionica notes ICT1
ICT1 Heathcote Chs.11-12
FatMax1 tutorials ICT3
10 Health and Safety
Health and safety guidelines.
Software and hardware ergonomics.
 
Create pages
Build pages.
Set page properties on all pages.


 
Psionica notes ICT1
ICT1 Heathcote Ch.13
FatMax1 tutorials ICT3
11 Role of Communication Systems
The Internet - introduction.
Merits of various communication facilities.
 
Create pages/Forms
Build pages.
Insert JavaScript or FP extensions.
Create form(s).
Psionica notes ICT1
ICT1 Heathcote Ch.6
FatMax1 tutorials ICT3
12 Review of ICT1 Forms/Search Engines
Create form(s).
Add validation to forms.
Add meta tags.
ICT3 M & R Chs.12 and 13
Psionica notes ICT1
KJS Revision Guide
FatMax1 tutorials ICT3
13 Revision
Annotated specification for ICT1 from AGS
Publishing
Upload 'finished' web.
Test uploaded site for broken links.
Test form(s).
Correct problems.

 
Mock exam ICT1
Greenwood past papers
Psionica past papers
FatMax1 tutorials ICT3
14 Revision
Review of mock exam.
Identify weaknesses.
Finish ICT3 practical
Submit website in zip format.
Complete project log.
Chill out!
 
FatMax2 ICT1 pages
FatMax2 Links page

Xmas holidays: Revise for ICT1 exam in January!! Practice answering questions using Psionica past paper database.

 

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