/ Scheme of Work
Technology Faculty / Subject Area / Subject areaICTBusiness / Select YearYear 7Year 8Year 9Year 10Year 11Year 12Year 13 / Title Cambridge Nationals Unit 1 R001 Understanding Computer Systems
Lesson / Resources / Objective / Content/Skills delivered / Differentiated resources / Assessment / Homework Set
1 / Folders
Projector
Printer
Checklist sheets
PC’s
Software –
Internet
MS Publisher
MS Word / Introduction to course and unit expectations / Introduction to course- using PPT
Set up e-folder system for course
Unit 1 (4 sub folders)
Unit 2 (4 sub folders)
Unit 5 (3 subfolders)
Unit 6 (3 subfolders)
Explain the 4 units and that the EXAM for Unit 1 is in Jan 2013 – so students are aware.
Skills Audit? (TBC) / PPT – R001 (off OCR site) Introduction PPT
How to make Folders/Sub-folders step-by-step guide
UNIT 1\ocr_68811_sm_nationals_unit_01\Unit 1\R001 Unit Introduction.ppt / Summative Assessment:
Cambridge Nationals Unit 1 Understanding Computer Systems – Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction+
Continuous assessment – updating progress tracker.
Teacher assessment.
AfL:
Q&A session – using higher order questioning & checker with lower ability students to ensure task/explanation is articulated precisely.
Teacher observation. / SAM Learning – Revision
Set-up SAM Learning tasks in preparation for Exam in January
2 / Folders
Projector
Printer
Checklist sheets
PC’s
Software –
Internet
MS Publisher
MS Word / Unit 1- Understanding Computer Systems
LO1 – Understand how ICT can be used to meet business needs /
  1. Introduction to computer systems
Learners to identify different types of computing devices and categorise them into whether they are portable or desktop devices.
Produce a presentation describing devices and how they believe they are used within business.
Describe advantages and disadvantages to different business personnel.
e.g. a sales person may prefer a tablet to a desktop or even a laptop, why?
CONTENT-
Desktop and portable devices
-laptops, netbooks, tablets, smart phones. / Unit R001 – Understanding Computer Systems – System Software – Instructions and answers for teachers
Resources:
UNIT 1\ocr_68811_sm_nationals_unit_01\Unit 1\R001 Lesson Element.doc
UNIT 1\ocr_68811_sm_nationals_unit_01\Unit 1\R001 Lesson Element Instructions.pdf / Summative:
Cambridge Nationals Unit 1 LO1 – Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction+
Continuous assessment – updating progress tracker.
Teacher assessment
AfL:
Q&A – during starter activity
Teacher observation.
Peer-assessment
Reflective Log / SAM Learning – Revision
Set-up SAM Learning tasks in preparation for Exam in January
3 / Folders
Projector
Printer
Checklist sheets
PC’s
Software –
Internet
MS Publisher
MS Word / Unit 1- Understanding Computer Systems
LO1 – Understand how ICT can be used to meet business needs /
  1. System input and output devices
Learners design some example exam paper questions on their chosen research area.
CONTENT-
Input – mice, keyboard, microphone, sensors, pads, specialist keyboards, touch pad, remote controls, scanners, digital cameras, webcams, touch screens, readers for barcodes, magnetic stripes, chip & pin, midi instruments.
Output – monitor/screen, printers, speakers, head/ear phones, digital projectors, data projectors, data projectors, plotters, activators. / Unit R001 – Understanding Computer Systems – System Software – Instructions and answers for teachers
Resources:
UNIT 1\ocr_68811_sm_nationals_unit_01\Unit 1\R001 Lesson Element.doc
UNIT 1\ocr_68811_sm_nationals_unit_01\Unit 1\R001 Lesson Element Instructions.pdf / Summative Assessment:
Cambridge Nationals Unit 1 Understanding Computer Systems – Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction+
Continuous assessment – updating progress tracker.
Teacher assessment.
AfL:
Q&A session – using higher order questioning & checker with lower ability students to ensure task/explanation is articulated precisely.
Teacher observation. / SAM Learning – Revision
Set-up SAM Learning tasks in preparation for Exam in January
4 / Folders
Projector
Printer
Checklist sheets
PC’s
Software –
Internet
MS Publisher
MS Word
Flash / Unit 1- Understanding Computer Systems
LO1 – Understand how ICT can be used to meet business needs /
  1. System Software
Working in pair'slearner's research different types of system software and their purpose in general and in the context of business. They could go on to prepare a question and answer script from their research and then record an interview, where one of the pair plays an interviewer and asks the other student the 'expert'.
*could be linked in with data storage (LO2)
CONTENT-
Software –
Operating systems – (Windows, OS X, Android, iOS)
Utility software – (e.g. computer security) / Unit R001 – Understanding Computer Systems – System Software – Instructions and answers for teachers
Resources:
UNIT 1\ocr_68811_sm_nationals_unit_01\Unit 1\R001 Lesson Element.doc
UNIT 1\ocr_68811_sm_nationals_unit_01\Unit 1\R001 Lesson Element Instructions.pdf / Summative Assessment:
Cambridge Nationals Unit 1 Understanding Computer Systems – Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction+
Continuous assessment – updating progress tracker.
Teacher assessment.
AfL:
Q&A session – using higher order questioning & checker with lower ability students to ensure task/explanation is articulated precisely.
Teacher observation. / SAM Learning – Revision
Set-up SAM Learning tasks in preparation for Exam in January
5 / Unit 1- Understanding Computer Systems
LO1 – Understand how ICT can be used to meet business needs /
  1. Application Software
Learners could make a table and research different types of application software and their feature.
They could create a newsletter or magazine about 'Apps'.
They should include: the purpose of the software, an example of what it is to be used for and also some examples of the software that are on the market (e.g. spreadsheet= Excel)
CONTENT-
Application software – (word processor, DTP, Spreadsheet, database management software, slideshow software, multimedia software, photo editing software, video-editing software, graphics manipulation software, communications software e.g. social networking software, chat, instant messaging, file transfer, and email clients), presentation software, gaming software, web-browsers, apps for portable devices). / Unit R001 – Understanding Computer Systems – System Software – Instructions and answers for teachers
Resources:
UNIT 1\ocr_68811_sm_nationals_unit_01\Unit 1\R001 Lesson Element.doc
UNIT 1\ocr_68811_sm_nationals_unit_01\Unit 1\R001 Lesson Element Instructions.pdf / Summative Assessment:
Cambridge Nationals Unit 1 Understanding Computer Systems – Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction+
Continuous assessment – updating progress tracker.
Teacher assessment.
AfL:
Q&A session – using higher order questioning & checker with lower ability students to ensure task/explanation is articulated precisely.
Teacher observation. / SAM Learning – Revision
Set-up SAM Learning tasks in preparation for Exam in January
6 / Unit 1- Understanding Computer Systems
LO1 – Understand how ICT can be used to meet business needs / 4.Application Software
Learners could make a table and research different types of application software and their feature.
They could create a newsletter or magazine about 'Apps'.
They should include: the purpose of the software, an example of what it is to be used for and also some examples of the software that are on the market (e.g. spreadsheet= Excel)
CONTENT-
Application software – (word processor, DTP, Spreadsheet, database management software, slideshow software, multimedia software, photo editing software, video-editing software, graphics manipulation software, communications software e.g. social networking software, chat, instant messaging, file transfer, and email clients), presentation software, gaming software, web-browsers, apps for portable devices). / Unit R001 – Understanding Computer Systems – System Software – Instructions and answers for teachers
Resources:
UNIT 1\ocr_68811_sm_nationals_unit_01\Unit 1\R001 Lesson Element.doc
UNIT 1\ocr_68811_sm_nationals_unit_01\Unit 1\R001 Lesson Element Instructions.pdf / Summative Assessment:
Cambridge Nationals Unit 1 Understanding Computer Systems – Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction+
Continuous assessment – updating progress tracker.
Teacher assessment.
AfL:
Q&A session – using higher order questioning & checker with lower ability students to ensure task/explanation is articulated precisely.
Teacher observation. / SAM Learning – Revision
Set-up SAM Learning tasks in preparation for Exam in January
7 / Folders
Projector
Printer
Checklist sheets
PC’s
Software –
Internet
MS Publisher
MS Word
Flash
Post it notes / Unit 1- Understanding Computer Systems
LO1 – Understand how ICT can be used to meet business needs /
  1. Storage and Connectivity
Top Trumps game – students to be given cards (see resources) and to investigate the different storage devices, using criteria e.g. total capacity and/or speed of data transfer.
CONTENT-
Storage and Connectivity devices –
Optical disks (e.g. CD, DVD for data storage)
Magnetic media (e.g. internal and external hard disk drives (HDD), tape)
Solid State Drives (SSD)
Memory cards (Flash memory devices)
Network Devices (e.g. routers, modems)
Cloud storage / Summative Assessment:
Cambridge Nationals Unit 1 Understanding Computer Systems – Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction+
Continuous assessment – updating progress tracker.
Teacher assessment.
AfL:
Q&A session – using higher order questioning & checker with lower ability students to ensure task/explanation is articulated precisely.
Teacher observation. / SAM Learning – Revision
Set-up SAM Learning tasks in preparation for Exam in January
8 / Folders
Projector
Printer
Checklist sheets
PC’s
Software –
Internet
MS Publisher
MS Word
Flash / Unit 1- Understanding Computer Systems
LO1 – Understand how ICT can be used to meet business needs / 5.Storage and Connectivity
Top Trumps game – students to be given cards (see resources) and to investigate the different storage devices, using criteria e.g. total capacity and/or speed of data transfer.
CONTENT-
Storage and Connectivity devices –
Optical disks (e.g. CD, DVD for data storage)
Magnetic media (e.g. internal and external hard disk drives (HDD), tape)
Solid State Drives (SSD)
Memory cards (Flash memory devices)
Network Devices (e.g. routers, modems)
Cloud storage / Summative Assessment:
Cambridge Nationals Unit 1 Understanding Computer Systems – Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction+
Continuous assessment – updating progress tracker.
Teacher assessment.
AfL:
Q&A session – using higher order questioning & checker with lower ability students to ensure task/explanation is articulated precisely.
Teacher observation. / SAM Learning – Revision
Set-up SAM Learning tasks in preparation for Exam in January
9 / Folders
Projector
Printer
Checklist sheets
PC’s
Software –
Internet
MS Publisher
MS Word
Flash / Unit 1- Understanding Computer Systems
LO1 – Understand how ICT can be used to meet business needs /
  1. Assistive Technologies
Learners can research and create a presentation about how systems are configured for specific needs using assistive technologies.
CONTENT-
Configurations-
-typical office configurations
-customised systems for specified needs i.e.:
Physical impairment, (sight, hearing, movement)
Remote working (travelling, hotel or home)
How the following factors can affect the choice of system: cost, availability, user needs, data security.
How peripherals can be connected to a computer device, i.e.:
-Wired methods (e.g. USB, firewall)
-Wireless methods (e.g. wifi, Bluetooth, infrared)
How to connect a computing device to an existing wireless network, i.e.:
-Network name, i.e. Service Set Identifier (SSID)
-The use of security keys
-Appropriate firewall settings for public and private networks
How organisation's can monitor employees, i.e. GPS location tracking, monitoring internet use, monitoring communications. / Summative Assessment:
Cambridge Nationals Unit 1 Understanding Computer Systems – Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction+
Continuous assessment – updating progress tracker.
Teacher assessment.
AfL:
Q&A session – using higher order questioning & checker with lower ability students to ensure task/explanation is articulated precisely.
Teacher observation. / SAM Learning – Revision
Set-up SAM Learning tasks in preparation for Exam in January
10 / Folders
Projector
Printer
Checklist sheets
PC’s
Software –
Internet
MS Publisher
MS Word
Flash / Unit 1- Understanding Computer Systems
LO1 – Understand how ICT can be used to meet business needs /
  1. Assistive Technologies
Learners can research and create a presentation about how systems are configured for specific needs using assistive technologies.
CONTENT-
Configurations-
-typical office configurations
-customised systems for specified needs i.e.:
Physical impairment, (sight, hearing, movement)
Remote working (travelling, hotel or home)
How the following factors can affect the choice of system: cost, availability, user needs, data security.
How peripherals can be connected to a computer device, i.e.:
-Wired methods (e.g. USB, firewall)
-Wireless methods (e.g. wifi, Bluetooth, infrared)
How to connect a computing device to an existing wireless network, i.e.:
-Network name, i.e. Service Set Identifier (SSID)
-The use of security keys
-Appropriate firewall settings for public and private networks
How organisation's can monitor employees, i.e. GPS location tracking, monitoring internet use, monitoring communications. / Summative Assessment:
Cambridge Nationals Unit 1 Understanding Computer Systems – Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction+
Continuous assessment – updating progress tracker.
Teacher assessment.
AfL:
Q&A session – using higher order questioning & checker with lower ability students to ensure task/explanation is articulated precisely.
Teacher observation. / SAM Learning – Revision
Set-up SAM Learning tasks in preparation for Exam in January
11 / Folders
Projector
Printer
Checklist sheets
PC’s
Software –
Internet
MS Publisher
MS Word
Flash / Unit 1- Understanding Computer Systems
LO1 – Understand how ICT can be used to meet business needs /
  1. Assistive Technologies
Learners can research and create a presentation about how systems are configured for specific needs using assistive technologies.
CONTENT-
Configurations-
-typical office configurations
-customised systems for specified needs i.e.:
Physical impairment, (sight, hearing, movement)
Remote working (travelling, hotel or home)
How the following factors can affect the choice of system: cost, availability, user needs, data security.
How peripherals can be connected to a computer device, i.e.:
-Wired methods (e.g. USB, firewall)
-Wireless methods (e.g. wifi, Bluetooth, infrared)
How to connect a computing device to an existing wireless network, i.e.:
-Network name, i.e. Service Set Identifier (SSID)
-The use of security keys
-Appropriate firewall settings for public and private networks
How organistations can monitor employees, i.e. GPS location tracking, monitoring internet use, monitoring communications. / Summative Assessment:
Cambridge Nationals Unit 1 Understanding Computer Systems – Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction+
Continuous assessment – updating progress tracker.
Teacher assessment.
AfL:
Q&A session – using higher order questioning & checker with lower ability students to ensure task/explanation is articulated precisely.
Teacher observation. / SAM Learning – Revision
Set-up SAM Learning tasks in preparation for Exam in January
12 / Folders
Projector
Printer
Checklist sheets
PC’s
Software –
Internet
MS Publisher
MS Word
Flash / Unit 1- Understanding Computer Systems
LO2: Know how to work with information and data to meet specified business needs. /
  1. Data-capture methods. Factors that affect choice of data-capture methods
Learners to research and make a mind map of the different data-capture methods outlining their specific attributes.
Learners could then work in pairs and create a grid showing the advantages and disadvantages to businesses and the factors that impact, whether they are chosen for us or not.
CONTENT-
Data capture methods, i.e.:
-on-line and paper-based forms
-automated data capture systems i.e. control system sensors, barcode readers, Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID), Near Field Communication (NFC).
How the following factors can affect the choice of method:
-Nature of information to be collected (eg environmental conditions, location of information)
-Cost
-Availability
-Ease of use
-Data security / Summative Assessment:
Cambridge Nationals Unit 1 Understanding Computer Systems – Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction+
Continuous assessment – updating progress tracker.
Teacher assessment.
AfL:
Q&A session – using higher order questioning & checker with lower ability students to ensure task/explanation is articulated precisely.
Teacher observation. / SAM Learning – Revision
Set-up SAM Learning tasks in preparation for Exam in January
13 / Folders
Projector
Printer
Checklist sheets
PC’s
Software –
Internet
MS Publisher
MS Word
Flash / Unit 1- Understanding Computer Systems
LO2: Know how to work with information and data to meet specified business needs. /
  1. Designing Data-Capture Forms
Learners could design (on paper) a layout for a data capture form with a purpose of collecting specified information.
Learners to then create the form electronically on their computer – using Excel or Access.
Scenario – A new patient in a Doctor Surgery (what information would be required)
CONTENT-
How to design data capture forms to obtain specified information.
How to code information for use in a spreadsheet or database. / Summative Assessment:
Cambridge Nationals Unit 1 Understanding Computer Systems – Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction+
Continuous assessment – updating progress tracker.
Teacher assessment.
AfL:
Q&A session – using higher order questioning & checker with lower ability students to ensure task/explanation is articulated precisely.
Teacher observation. / SAM Learning – Revision
Set-up SAM Learning tasks in preparation for Exam in January
14 / Folders
Projector
Printer
Checklist sheets
PC’s
Software –
Internet
MS Publisher
MS Word
Flash / Unit 1- Understanding Computer Systems
LO2: Know how to work with information and data to meet specified business needs. /
  1. Designing Data-Capture Forms
Learners could design (on paper) a layout for a data capture form with a purpose of collecting specified information.
Learners to then create the form electronically on their computer – using Excel or Access.
Scenario – A new patient in a Doctor Surgery (what information would be required)
CONTENT-
How to design data capture forms to obtain specified information.
How to code information for use in a spreadsheet or database.
THEN…
  1. File Formats
Working in groups of 3 learners research file format; proprietary and open formats. What is the difference – make notes. Feedback to group.
Learners to then make 'flash cards' file formats and file extension types (e.g. .doc or .pages= word processing; mp3 = sound file).
CONTENT-
File formats for storing data, i.e.:
-Proprietary formats, .doc, .xls, .ppt, .fla, .wma, .aac.
-Open formats, .rtf, .pdf, .csv, .exe, .txt, .mp3, .wav. / Summative Assessment:
Cambridge Nationals Unit 1 Understanding Computer Systems – Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction+
Continuous assessment – updating progress tracker.
Teacher assessment.
AfL:
Q&A session – using higher order questioning & checker with lower ability students to ensure task/explanation is articulated precisely.
Teacher observation. / SAM Learning – Revision
Set-up SAM Learning tasks in preparation for Exam in January
15 / Folders
Projector
Printer
Checklist sheets
PC’s
Software –
Internet
MS Publisher
MS Word
Flash / Unit 1- Understanding Computer Systems