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Key stage 3 ICT

FREE with any ICT subscription purchased
Unique 3D world adds interest and makes learning fun
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Key stage 3 ICT

Emphasis

  • Mapped against KS3 Programme of Study
  • Also covers Level 2 Functional skills. All your students can benefit!!
  • Covers MS Office 2007 as well as MS Office 2003.

Your Town - an interactive 3D World used to set ICT in context. Engaging, innovative and interactive - make 'Your Town' your town! Tasks for all abilities. Students earn while they learn!

All the resources needed for a painless key stage 3 experience - sample databases, sets of data, images and content for presentations, websites and other publications. Integrated assessment system - students and teachers can see how well they are doing

A key part of any 'community', the training centre contains all the skills tutorials your students are likely to need. The training manual format leads students through tutorials, tests and formative tasks - or allows them to dip in and out as they need. Wide range of interactive quizzes to test understanding and reinforce knowledge.

FREE with any ICT subscription purchased

Comprehensive materials for the Key Stage 3 ICT curriculum

Also covers Level 2 Functional Skills (ICT)

Unique 3D world adds interest and makes learning fun

  • Vocationally-relevant projects closely linked to NC levels
  • Full skills training in all required software applications
  • Learning content delivered in bite-sized sections
  • Extensive range of interactive assessment materials
  • Project-based approach develops capabilities
  • Unique self-assessment section supports independent acquisition of skills

OCR Level 2 Nationals in ICT

Strongly vocational scenarios make learning fun and relevant
High quality interactive tutorials teach students important new skills

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OCR Level 2 Nationals in ICT

  • Completely new look for the re-accredited course!
  • Navigation is transparent and intuitive
  • Materials are engaging and invaluable for students AND teachers.

Media-rich materials for 12 units covering the OCR Level 2 Nationals in ICT (2010) qualifications:

  • Completely new look for the re-accredited course!
  • Navigation is transparent and intuitive
  • Materials are engaging and invaluable for students AND teachers.

Materials cover all qualifications in the new 2010 specification:

  • Short course (worth ½ GCSE Grade A* - C)
  • First Award (worth 1 GCSE Grade A* - C)
  • Award (worth 2 GCSEs Grade A* - C)
  • First Certificate (worth 3 GCSEs Grade A* - C)
  • Certificate (worth 4 GCSEs Grade A* - C)

Available now Units 1, 2, 3, 4 and 21
Available online 10 June 2011 Units 5 and 20
Available online 8 July 2011 Unit 6
Available February 2012 Units 7, 8, 22 and 23

  • Strongly vocational scenarios make learning fun and relevant
  • High quality interactive tutorials teach students important new skills
  • Extensive range of interactive assessment materials check student understanding
  • Structured assignments help students of all abilities
  • Teacher planning, assessment and tracking materials provided

40hr Units

Unit 1 ICT skills for Business (Mandatory)
Unit 2 Web Page Creation
Unit 3 Digital Imaging
Unit 4 Multimedia Products
Unit 5 Desktop Publishing
Unit 6 Spreadsheets: Design and Use
Unit 7 Databases:Design and Use
Unit 8 Technological Innovation & e-Commerce

20hr Units

Unit 20 Creating Animation for the WWW
Unit 21 Creating Computer Graphics
Unit 22 Creating Sound
Unit 23 Creating Video

Course overview

Short Course ½ GCSE 60 gl hours Unit 1 PLUS one 20hr unit
First Award 1 GCSE 100 gl hours Unit 1 PLUS one 40hr unit PLUS one 20hr unit
Award 2 GCSE 180 gl hours Unit 1 PLUS three 40hr units PLUS one 20hr unit (or equivalent)
First Certificate 3 GCSE 280 gl hours Unit 1 PLUS six 40hr units (or equivalent)
Certificate 4 GCSE 360 gl hours Unit 1 PLUS eight 40hr units (or equivalent)

OCR Level 3 Nationals in ICT

Another flexible course from OCR!
Natural progression from Level 2 Nationals
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OCR Level 3 Nationals in ICT

Another flexible course from OCR!

Natural progression from Level 2 Nationals
A great alternative to GCE in Applied ICT
4 mandatory units
3 optional units from a wide range of choices
No written examinations
Paper or e-portfolio options
Exciting, up-to-date optional units from 4 different pathways:

  • non-specialist
  • creative
  • webmaster
  • enterprise

The online materials:

Modern, mature interface
Interactive and engaging on all levels
Intuitive and transparent navigation
Materials delivered in bitesize chunks
Presented by virtual students
Leading through the qualification in easy steps
Suitable for classroom teaching and independent or home study
Assignments that map to other A-level or Post-16 courses
Fully accessible
Complete toolbox containing:

  • full skills support - including MS Office 2007 tutorials
  • all assessment materials
  • downloadable templates
  • videos from experts in the field
  • all resources for tasks

Edexcel DIDA

Comprehensive guidance to support teachers through the qualifications
Extensive course materials promoting independent learning

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Edexcel DIDA

The Online DiDA Materials

Media-rich materials for four units covering:
AiDA, CiDA, CiDA+, DiDA courses (Worth 1, 2,3 or 4 GCSEs Grade A* - C)

  • Comprehensive guidance to support teachers through the qualifications
  • Extensive course materials promoting independent learning
  • Materials updated to support each new SPB
  • Regular bulletins available to keep teachers informed
  • Project management skills
  • Communication skills
  • Decision-making skills
  • Modern content fit for the 21st century
  • Very practical and skills based units
  • Copyright-free image gallery included
  • Heavy focus on development and application of skills:
    - E-portfolio building
    - Planning and project management
    - Research skills
    - Web authoring
    - Graphics
    - Multimedia

Units Notes
D201 Using ICT When completed on it's own, this results in a student achieving an Award in Digital Applications (AIDA), worth one GCSE (this unit is mandatory before completing D202, D203 or D204)
D202 Multimedia When completed alongside D201, this results in the student achieving a Certificate in Digital Applications (CIDA), worth two GCSE's.
D203 Graphics When completed alongside D201, this results in the student achieving the Extended Certificate in Digital Applications (CIDA+), worth three GCSE's.
D204 ICT and Enterprise When completed alongside all three of the above units, this results in the student achieving the Diploma in Digital Applications (DIDA), worth four GCSE's.

GCE in Applied ICT

Heavy focus on development of skills
Independent learning skills
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GCE in Applied ICT

The Qualification

Produces effective ICT users; supports study in other areas.

AS/A2 structure.
2 qualifications available:

  • AS Single (3 AS Units)
  • A Single (3 AS + 3 A2 units)

100% practical - 'hands on' tasks


AVCE ICT Replacement

Edexcel OCR
  • All assessment computer-based
  • E-portfolios
  • Computer-based exam (AS Unit 3)
  • Extended computer project (Unit 7)
  • Graded A to E
  • 11 Units available (6 AS units would allow students to get the Double AS Qualification)
  • 'Traditional' paper-based portfolios
  • External examination
    (1.5 hours) (Unit 2)
  • Set assignment (portfolio (Unit 9)
  • Graded A to E
  • 8 Units available

Edexcel Units Available

AS Units A2 Units
Unit 1 The Information Age Unit 7 Using Database Software
Unit 2 The Digital Economy Unit 8 Managing ICT Projects
Unit 3 The Knowledge Worker - Computer-based exam, (2hr) Unit 10 Using Multimedia Software
Unit 4 System Design & Installation Unit 11 Using Spreadsheet Software
Unit 5 Web Development Unit 12 Customising Applications
Unit 6 Technical Support    

Qualifications Available

AS Single 3 AS units Units 1 - 3
A Single 3 AS + 3 A2 units Units 1 - 3 PLUS Units 7, 8 - PLUS one from Units 10 - 12

OCR Units Available

AS Units A2 Units
Unit 1 Using ICT to communicate Unit 9 Working to a brief (mandatory)
Unit 2 How organisations use ICT Unit 10 Numerical modelling using spreadsheets
Unit 3 ICT solutions for individuals and society Unit 11 Interactive multimedia products
    Unit 13 Artwork and imaging
    Unit 14 Developing and creating websites

Qualifications Available

AS Single 3 AS units Units 1 - 3
A Single 3 AS + 3 A2 units Units 1 - 3 - PLUS two from Units 10, 11, 13, 14

Added Bonus

Any school that subscribes to any of our online courses will receive our ENTIRE online curriculum FREE.

Free support & Training

We are committed to supporting our customers and we provide a comprehensive training and support service.

Contact us

If your school is interested in any of our courses please contact course administrator Michelle Cullen at mcullen@ttsonline.net.

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Our OCR Level 2 Nationals in ICT has been fully endorsed by OCR.