The People S College, Nottingham

Castle College Nottingham – SCHEME OF WORK

Awarding Body:
Edexcel
NQF level: 3 / Author:
Brendan Coulson / Date:07/09/09 / Full Course Title: The Advanced Diploma in IT
Divisional Head:
Barbara Mercer / Approval Date: / Tutor: Brendan Coulson
Academic Year: 09/10 / Evaluated by:
Caroline Glorioso / Date: / Unit / Subject / Module / Topic:
Unit 1 – The Potential of IT

ALL RESOURCES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE COLLEGE’S WIKI SITE – WWW.CCAD.CO.NR

SCHEMES OF WORK SHOULD BE COMPLETED WITH REFERENCE TO THE SCHEMES OF WORK STANDARDS

TIMELINES / TOPIC &
CONTENT / TEACHING FOR LEARNING ACTIVITIES
(including the use of ILT) / RESOURCES / SUMMATIVE & FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS
(As per Assessment Schedule) /
LO1
W/C
14/09/10
(1) / Unit Introduction
Basic Components
Binary Code
Reflection / Teacher/tutor presentation that introduces the five learning outcomes, which are interrelated.
Teacher/tutor will provoke class discussion based around the basic components of a computer.
Teacher/tutor presentation about what is binary code and what it is used for.
Learners will attempt to complete a group activity sheet to translate binary code into letters.
Learners are asked to write down any topics that they did not fully understand and to write up what they have learnt are their own wiki site & Publisher. / Learning Outcomes
Actual hardware components
Binary.ppt
BinaryTask.doc
Learner’s wiki site
MS Publisher / Formative assessment – observation and discussion
Formative assessment – Observation and Q & A
Online test (hot pots)
Formative assessment – Observation and Q & A
Ipsative assessment
LO1
W/C
21/09/10
(2) / Introduction
Legacy systems:
software or socio-technology computer-based systems combining hardware, software, data and business processes
Reflection / Teacher/tutor presentation or discussion about what was covered last lesson and address common issues identified in the learners’ reflection.
Teacher/tutor-led discussion about how and why technology is used by organisations.
Learners research online to find examples of the use of technology by various organisations in different sectors.
Learners are asked to write down any topics that they did not fully understand and to write up what they have learnt are their own wiki site & Publisher. / www.ccar.co.nr
Activity sheet 1
Whiteboard
Learner’s wiki site
MS Publisher / Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Formative assessment – completed task
Ipsative assessment
LO1
W/C
28/09/10
(3) / Introduction
Emerging Technologies:
e.g. mashups, sensors, virtualisation, nanotechnology, RFID, VoIP, social software
Organisational objectives:
sales/profits, (customer) service, communication, efficiency, competitiveness
Reflection / Teacher/tutor presentation or discussion about what was covered last lesson and address common issues identified in the learners’ reflection.
Group research activities to include the use of the internet, magazines and workplace visits to find examples of uses of technology in different sectors (in and out of the classroom).
Teacher/tutor-led discussion about what is meant by objectives. The learners will then ask the college’s librarian what the college’s library’s objective are.
Learners are asked to write down any topics that they did not fully understand and to write up what they have learnt are their own wiki site & Publisher. / www.ccar.co.nr
youtube videos – see wiki – session 3/4
Activity sheet 2
Learner’s wiki site
MS Publisher / Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Formative assessment – completed task
Ipsative assessment
LO1
W/C
05/10/10
(4) / Introduction
Sectors:
Public: e.g. government, NHS, schools/colleges, libraries;
Private: e.g. retail, banking, media/entertainment;
Not-for-profit and Voluntary: e.g. charities; VSO; Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme
More on Emerging Technologies:
e.g. mashups, sensors, virtualisation, nanotechnology, RFID, VoIP, social software
Reflection / Teacher/tutor presentation or discussion about what was covered last lesson and address common issues identified in the learners’ reflection.
Teacher/tutor-led discussion about what is meant by objectives. The learners will then ask the college’s librarian what the college’s library’s objective are.
Group research activity that includes: discussing each of the sectors and research into what technology is currently been used by each sector and identify how each emerging technology could be used to improve an organisation's process/outcome
Learners are asked to write down any topics that they did not fully understand and to write up what they have learnt are their own wiki site & Publisher. / www.ccar.co.nr
DVDs: Systems in Local Government; Systems In Retailing The Marks & Spencer Experience; Systems In Banking And Data Protection (www.tvchoice.uk.com)
Whiteboard
Flip chart and Pens
www.ccar.co.nr
Internet - youtube
Learner’s wiki site
MS Publisher / Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Formative assessment – discussion and observation
Formative assessment – discussion
Ipsative assessment
LO1
W/C
12/10/10
(5) / Introduction
HAND OUT ASSIGNMENT
Assignment workshop LO1
Target setting
Building a PC
Reflection / Teacher/tutor presentation or discussion about what was covered last lesson and address common issues identified in the learners’ reflection.
Individual activity that focuses around creating a plan to complete the assignment. The learners are then required to attempt task one of assignment one.
Teacher/tutor led activity that includes a one to one tutorial with each learner to check understanding and to set academic targets.
A guest tutor demonstrating how to build a PC.
Group activity that includes building a testing a PC
Learners are asked to write down any topics that they did not fully understand and to write up what they have learnt are their own wiki site & Publisher. / www.ccar.co.nr
MS Project
Assignment one
www.ccar.co.nr
Hilda Olushola
Whiteboard
Learner’s wiki site
MS Publisher / Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Summative assessment – complete Task 1
Ipsative assessment
Formative assessment – observation
Ipsative assessment
LO1
W/C
19/10/10
(6) / Introduction
Assignment workshop LO1
Reflection / Teacher/tutor presentation or discussion about what was covered last lesson and address common issues identified in the learners’ reflection.
Learner activity that includes working on assignment one (L01). Learners can use this time to ask questions to peers and tutor.
Learners are asked to write down any topics that they did not fully understand and to write up what they have learnt are their own wiki site. / www.ccar.co.nr
Assignment one
Whiteboard
Learner’s wiki site / Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Summative assessment – complete Task 1
Ipsative assessment
LO2
W/C
02/11/10
(7) / Introduction
Individual working practices: e.g. remote working, working from home, mobile communication, flexible working day, up-skilling to meet new technology needs, using social software such as blogs, wikis, podcasts.
Reflection / Teacher/tutor presentation or discussion about what was covered last lesson and address common issues identified in the learners’ reflection.
Teacher/tutor presentation about innovations through and with technology and how they have changed the way individuals work and how organisations operate
Stimulate debate about how technology has affected the way individuals work.
Learners should link the technology to the effect, e.g. mobile communication, remote working.
Learners are asked to write down any topics that they did not fully understand and to write up what they have learnt are their own wiki site & Publisher. / www.ccar.co.nr
TechnologyWP.ppt
Activity sheet 7,8
Internet
Whiteboard
Learner’s wiki site
MS Publisher / Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Ipsative assessment
LO2
W/C
09/11/10
(8) / Introduction
Competitiveness: e.g. web presence, online ordering/banking, improved communication, automation, product miniaturisation.
Service: e.g. customer relationship management, online ordering/banking, webinars, forums.
Reflection / Teacher/tutor presentation or discussion about what was covered last lesson and address common issues identified in the learners’ reflection.
Learners research various innovative technologies used by organisations and categorise how they improve service or competitiveness.
Review DVDs: Enterprise Case Studies II: Technology and Innovation; IT at work, Managing Personnel: A Systems Story At Sainsbury's (www.tvchoice.uk.com)
Learners are asked to write down any topics that they did not fully understand and to write up what they have learnt are their own wiki site. / www.ccar.co.nr
http://www.thetimes100.co.uk/case-study--using-innovation-to-create-competitive-advantage--85-331-1.php
www.tvchoice.uk.com
Whiteboard
Activity sheet 9,10
Learner’s wiki site / Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Ipsative assessment
LO2
W/C
16/11/10
(9) / Introduction
Assignment Workshop
Target Setting
Reflection / Teacher/tutor presentation or discussion about what was covered last lesson and address common issues identified in the learners’ reflection.
The learners are then required to attempt task two of assignment one.
Teacher/tutor led activity that includes a one to one tutorial with each learner to check understanding and to set academic targets.
Learners are asked to write down any topics that they did not fully understand and to write up what they have learnt are their own wiki site. / www.ccar.co.nr
Assignment one
www.ccar.co.nr
Learner’s wiki site / Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Summative assessment – complete Task 2
Ipsative assessment
Ipsative assessment
LO2
W/C
23/11/10
(10)
LO3 / Introduction
Assignment Workshop
Innovations using technology: e.g. mobile computing.
Unsuccessful innovations: BAA Terminal 5 baggage system, London Ambulance service.
Unsuccessful or successful?
‘Connecting for Health’ NHS system, chip and pin.
Reflection / Teacher/tutor presentation or discussion about what was covered last lesson and address common issues identified in the learners’ reflection.
Learner activity that includes working on assignment one (L01). Learners can use this time to ask questions to peers and tutor.
The learners will be delivered a presentation on requirements specification and system analysis.
Teacher/tutor explains how some innovations can be unsuccessful, e.g. the dot.com boom and encourages the learners to brainstorm the reasons why this may happen.
Learners investigate a technology that may be thought of as either successful or unsuccessful (e.g. chip and pin).
Learners use a case study as an example of an unsuccessful innovation to explore the reasons for failure and lessons learned (e.g. London Ambulance Service).
Learners investigate examples of successful innovations that have allowed organisations to offer new services or improve existing services (e.g. iplayer).
Learners are asked to write down any topics that they did not fully understand and to write up what they have learnt are their own wiki site. / www.ccar.co.nr
Assignment one
White board
Systemanalysis.ppt
Requirements.ppt
Flip chart and Pens
http://www.chipandpin.co.uk/
DVD: The Great IT Horror Story, DVD: Systems for Leisure (www.tvchoice.uk.com)
Activity Sheet 9, 10 & 11
Learner’s wiki site / Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Summative assessment – complete Task 2
Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Ipsative assessment
LO4
W/C
30/11/10
(11) / Introduction
Role of new technology: e.g. underpins business processes, safeguards business continuity, drives performance improvements, facilitates decision making.
Objectives: e.g. to increase sales/revenue, to improve service, to gain a competitive advantage.
Opportunities: e.g. new markets, new or improved products/services, cost reduction, outsourcing.
Risks: e.g. costs, over-expansion, staffing issues (expertise, redundancy, resentment).
Reflection / Teacher/tutor presentation or discussion about what was covered last lesson and address common issues identified in the learners’ reflection.
Teacher/tutor explains that there are risks as well as opportunities when organisations introduce new technology.
Research into SMEs and complete task outlined on the wiki
Learners research what these opportunities and risks are by using the Internet, computing/business magazines.
Visits from representatives of organisations to explain the effect of new technology on their business.
Learners are asked to write down any topics that they did not fully understand and to write up what they have learnt are their own wiki site. / www.ccar.co.nr
White board
Flip chart and Pens
The Solutions Lifecycle: Business analysis and requirements specification
Activity sheet 12
Ken Wake
Enterprise Case Studies II: Technology and Innovation
(www.tvchoice.uk.com)
Learner’s wiki site / Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Ipsative assessment
LO5
W/C
07/12/10
(12) / Introduction
Technology-enabled solutions: introduce a new system, improve an existing one.
Assignment Workshop
Target Setting
Reflection / Teacher/tutor presentation or discussion about what was covered last lesson and address common issues identified in the learners’ reflection.
Teacher/tutor presentation that is followed by group working to plan, producing and reviewing technological innovations.
Practical activities monitored by the teacher/tutor and help provided on an ‘as and when’ basis.
Whole group review of what has been achieved.
Learner activity that includes working on assignment one (L01). Learners can use this time to ask questions to peers and tutor.
Teacher/tutor led activity that includes a one to one tutorial with each learner to check understanding and to set academic targets.
Learners are asked to write down any topics that they did not fully understand and to write up what they have learnt are their own wiki site. / www.ccar.co.nr
Risks.ppt
Activity sheet 13 & 14
Assignment One
www.ccar.co.nr
Learner’s wiki site / Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Summative assessment – complete Task 3 - 4
Ipsative assessment
Ipsative assessment
W/C
14/12/10
(13) / Introduction
Assignment Workshop
HAND IN ASSIGNMENT ONE
Reflection / Teacher/tutor presentation or discussion about what was covered last lesson and address common issues identified in the learners’ reflection.
Teacher/tutor led activity that includes a one to one tutorial with each learner to check understanding and to set academic targets.
Learners are asked to write down any topics that they did not fully understand and to write up what they have learnt are their own wiki site. / www.ccar.co.nr
Assignment One
Learner’s wiki site / Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Summative assessment – complete Task 3 - 4
Ipsative assessment
W/C
21/12/10
(14) / Introduction
UNIT REVIEW
Late submissions
Reflection / Teacher/tutor presentation or discussion about what was covered last lesson and address common issues identified in the learners’ reflection.
Teacher/tutor led activity that includes a discussion about what the learners felt about the delivery of unit etc.
Learners are asked to write down any topics that they did not fully understand and to write up what they have learnt are their own wiki site. / www.ccar.co.nr
Feedback.doc
Learner’s wiki site / Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Formative assessment – discussion and Q & A
Ipsative assessment

Outline the strategies you will employ in each of the following areas: