LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR GCSE ICT
| 1 |
Identify the parts of an ICT system and their function: Input, Output and Storage |
| 2 | Explain the role of the CPU. |
| 3 | Interpret the representation of data: BIT, BYTE and multiples, plus ASCII codes. |
| 4 | Describe functions of an OPERATING SYSTEM |
| 5 | Use major applications packages to solve
problems, and describe purpose and key features: WORD PROCESSING DATABASE SPREADSHEET DESKTOP PUBLISHING GRAPHICS |
| 6 | Identify appropriate uses for, and evaluate, software. |
| 7 | Recognise and use file handling terms |
| 8 | Select appropriate INPUT, OUTPUT and STORAGE media for devices for a given application |
| 9 | Encode data and information for computer processing (difference between DATA and INFORMATION...) and BENEFITS of this |
| 10 | DATA CAPTURE operations need to be described and used. Then use INPUT VALIDATION techniques and specify the OUTPUT |
| 11 | Present results for different TARGET AUDIENCES and justify the methods used |
| 12 | Specify and create FILES: need to know about structure of files, and FIELDS |
| 13 | Explain need for BACKUP procedures and identify suitable techniques. |
| 14 | List and outline main aspects of SYSTEMS ANALYSIS |
| 15 | Develop algorithms (FLOWCHARTING) |
| 16 | Explain the need for TESTING |
| 17 | Evaluate and DOCUMENT the solution to a problem (see also COURSEWORK) |
| 18 | How do computers INTERFACE with people ? |
| 19 | Describe the SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, LEGAL and MORAL effects of using ICT systems |
| 20 | Describe the nature of a real or imaginary
system that has been MODELLED using ICT e.g Flight Simulators, Weather Forecasting, Economic models |
| 21 | State the BENEFITS and LIMITATIONS of such models and simulations |
| 22 | Modify a MODEL |
| 23 | Describe concepts of DATA LOGGING and CONTROL technology |
| 24 | Explain terms WAN and LAN and explain hardware/software requirements for LAN |
| 25 | Compare NETWORKED with STAND ALONE systems For all the necessary information on NETWORKS, I recommend that you visit THIS SITE, by the Florida Centre for Instructional Technology, which features what it calls: "An Educator's Guide to School Networks". It features the following chapters, which tell you all you need to know: 1. What is a Network ? 2. Network Protocols 3. Hardware 4. Cabling 5. Topology 6. Software |
| 26 | Identify NETWORK topologies |
| 27 | Identify advantages / disadvantages of different COMMUNICATIONS methods, and look at DATA TRANSFER speeds |
| 28 | Identify requirements for connecting to INTERNET, and use WEB BROWSER and E-MAIL |
| 29 | Identify features of common INTERNET services - what do ISPs offer their customers ? |
| 30 | Identify advantages / disadvantages of INTERNET as a source of information - need to consider the various pros and cons of relying on online information |