2. Able to transfer and adapt their skills Able to understand the consequences of their actions Able to use software and devices efficiently Responsible safe users Confident Independent Able to make informed choices Adaptable

3. 40 % Exam 60 % Coursework Achieve GCSE ICT

4. Single award Living in a Digital World Using Digital Tools Assessment External Exam Controlled Assessment

6. Unit 2 Using Digital Tools (Controlled Assessment) Part 1 Research and Information Gathering Part 2 Spreadsheet Modelling Part 3 Digital Publications Part 4 Evaluating Outcomes 40 Hours supervised time

8. Digital Publications Examples of logos that students created for a music festival. The logo had to be: single colour Created by students using digital tools Suitable for the target audience

9. Digital Publications Example of teaser video that must: last between 45 and 60 seconds reflect the content of your festival include your festival logo and strapline include the date of your festival feature appropriate images feature an appropriate soundtrack.

10. ICT Models Example of spreadsheet model that students needed to produce to calculate the costs of the festival

11. gather, select and work with information create products that are fit for purpose, make constructive use of feedback build and maintain a digital products critically review their own and others’ use of ICT plan and manage projects evaluate outcomes and performance Successful ICT students need to

12. Single award Living in a Digital World Using Digital Tools Assessment External Exam Controlled Assessment

13. Unit 1 Living In The Digital World (90 min exam) Topic 1. Personal digital devices Mobile phones, Personal computers, Games consoles Media players, Navigation aids Topic 2. Connectivity the ways in which digital devices exchange data and communicate with each other In this unit students explore how digital technology impacts on the lives of individuals, organisations and society.

14. Unit 1 Living In The Digital World (90 min exam) Topic 3. Operating online Worldwide web, Identification and authentication, Online accounts, Personal spaces Topic 4. Online goods and services Banking, Education, Games, Buying goods and services online

15. Unit 1 Living In The Digital World (90 min exam) Topic 6. Issues Security, Privacy, Health and Safety Topic 5. Online communities Social Networking, Online workspaces, VLEs

16. Unit 1 Living In The Digital World (90 min exam)

17. GCSE ICT GCSE ICT is a practical subject in which students must use their ICT skills to design and create a range of digital resources. The course is designed to: Provide IT skills that can be used to solve practical problems. keep students up to date with IT and digital developments. Improve their confidence in areas such as mobile phone applications and web page design. Improve their understanding of digital devices, social networks and its impacts.