Introduction to Binary

Lesson Objectives

 - understand how to convert Binary to Denary

Starter

Watch the Prezi:

Main

Red Task:
1. Create your won set of Binary Cards

2. Complete the sheet to help you convert Binary to Decimal

Orange Task

Using the sheet below, write down your own Binary numbers for a friend to convert to Decimal.

Green Task
Play the Binary Game - HERE


Extension

Binary Jigsaw click HERE

Plenary

Explain to a friend why Binary is so important in Computing

Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - Pseudocode

Pseudocode and Factory Balls

Lesson Objectives

 - To develop your understanding of the term 'pseudocode' - To be able to apply sequencing skills using pseudocode and interactive resources

OutcomeYou will write some pseudocode for Level 1 of Factory Balls and then go on to complete as many levels as you can using your developed sequencing skills

Starter - 10 minutes

Using the blank paper, complete the Algorithm Game task below, following the instructions really closely

There are two ways of presenting Algorithms 
1) flowcharts (which we have done in previous lessons) 
2) pseudocode

As shown, when writing instructions you have to be more specific! 
Today you are going to try writing your own pseudocode! 
Make sure they are VERY clear.

Main Tasks - 40 minutes

Red Task 

Using the following key words, create your own pseudocode for someone else to complete (you can add other words too):

line      horizontal    vertical     top     bottom  circle       

If you are stuck, perhaps you could write some pseudocode for drawing a human face?!

Orange Task

1. Open Factory Balls by clicking here
2. Write pseudcode for ONE of the tasks

3. See how far you can get!

As Pseudocode:

If ball is orange then    

      dip white ball in orange paint

else dip ball in blue paint

As Pseudocode:

If ball has a stripe then    

       wrap tape around it

else place in box

Green Task

Try some more coding HERE

Plenary - 10 minutes

Swap your pseudocode with a partner and have a go at completing each others

Give each other 2 Stars and a wish feedback

Homework
Factory Balls Task in Homestudy Booklet

REVISION - Hardware Test

Lesson Objectives

Evaluate learning in ICT so far using online resources

Starter

Hardware Practice Test 
You have 15 minutes 

• Ungraded = Less than 4
• Level 1 Pass = 4 out of 8
• Level 2 Pass = 6 out of 8
• Level 3 Pass = 7 out of 8 
  

Main

Use the links below to help you revise for your REAL hardware test in Friday's lesson.
 
Use the notes on your blog to help you as well

• Input / Output

• Input / Output Test

• ROM / RAM /Data Storage

• ROM / RAM Test

• CPU

• Computing Quizzes   

• BBC Bitesize - Hardware Revision Notes

Plenary

Write 5 questions on Hardware for a friend to answer - make sure you know the correct answers before you test them. How did they do out of 5?

Homework
Use the links above to continue your revision for Friday's test.

Changing Worlds - Rules Log

Lesson Objectives

Develop a set of rules for your Changing Worlds game

Starter

In pairs think about a game you both know and make a list of the RULES of that game

Main

Red Task:
1. Download the Rule Template HERE
2. Save the file in your Rules Log folder in SITES
3. Complete the Rules document

Orange Task
1. Ask a friend to look over your completed Rules document
 - can you improve it? 
 - have you missed anything out?

Green Task
1. Add a link to it from your portfolio

Plenary

Make a sketch of one of the scenes from your game.

Software Revision - Test Weds 26th Nov

Lesson Objectives

Evaluate your learning of SOFTWARE in ICT so far using online resources

Starter

1. Launch a new Microsoft Word document and save it as Software Revision 
2. Add the date and title Software Revision 

Main

RED Task 1: Operating Systems

• Revise Operating Systems  - CLICK HERE
• Do the Operating Systems test  - CLICK HERE
• Take a screenshot of your results and add it to your Revision Results document

ORANGE Task 2: Utility Software

• Revise Utility Software CLICK HERE
• Do some Software Quizzes CLICK HERE

GREEN Task 3: Software Concepts

• Revise Software Concepts - CLICK HERE
• Do the Software Concepts test - CLICK HERE
• Take a screenshot of your results and add it to your Revision Results document

Plenary

Add some revision notes to your blog on Software - something that you've not already added previously

Unit 1 - Lesson 2 - Lightbot

Lesson Objectives

 - be able to apply flowcharts to a sequencing program 
 - understand the importance of the correct order of instructions

Starter

Draw a flowchart to solve the following problem:

Main

Complete the first level of Lightbot - click HERE

1. Download the Unit 1 Evidence Document by clicking here
2. Save the document in SITES > ICT > Unit 1
3. Complete the LightBot sections of the document

Plenary

Write on your blog why Flowcharts are so important when programming.

Ext
Add a Lightbot link to your blog

Homework
Task 3 of your Homestudy Booklet

Changing Worlds - Design Lesson 1

Look at the SPB: http://www1.edexcel.org.uk/DA204_1309/SPB/Index.htm

Lesson Objectives

 - to understand what makes an effective logo
 - to use Adobe Illustrator tutorials to improve your skills

Starter

Guess the Logo....

Main

Red Task
Make a sketch of two or three possible logos that would be suitable for your game.

Remember, a logo must be:

1. relevant to your game
2. simple
3. memorable
4. versatile

Ask 3 friends to help you decide on your final design.
Once decided on your design, open Adobe Illustrator and start creating your logo.

Tutorials



Crystallise or twirl tool
Create glass effect button

Orange Task

Add your Logo to your Changing Worlds eportfolio 

Green Task

Make a sketch of the opening scene of your game

Plenary

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Utility Software

Lesson Objectives
 - identify different types of system utilities (Utility Software) and their function

Starter

Test your knowledge - Applications

Main

Utility Software is used to make sure your computer is safe/secure and running efficiently.
Examples are:

1. anti-virus
2. spyware protection
3. firewalls
4. disk formatting
5. file transfer
6. de-fragmentation

Red Task
Go to http://www.cambridgegcsecomputing.org/software-main and watch the videos and do the tests on 28. Common Utility Software - Part B and C

Orange Task

Use your examtime.com account to create flashcards for each of the examples above.

Green Task
Log on to ICTworkout.co.uk and complete an Exercise on Software

Plenary
Share and embed the code for your flashcards on to your blog

Extension
What is open source software? Write a definition and add some examples to your blog.

Sound & Graphics Cards

Lesson Objectives

To identify the basic function of the graphics/video and sound card

Outcome

Add some notes and images to your blog of graphics/video and sound cards

 

Starter - 5 minutes

Sound Card....

Graphics Card...

Main Task - 50 minutes

Red Task

• Log on to www.examtime.com (remember to connect with Google)
• Click the Create button and choose flash cards
• Create a Flash Card for a Sound Card
• What is a sound card?
• What does it do? How does it work?
• An image of it

Orange Task

• Now make a flash card for a Graphics Card

Green Task

• Can you make flash cards for the other internal components we have looked at so far
• RAM
• ROM
• CPU
• Motherboard

Extension
What is the typical size of a sound card in a new desktop PC?
What is the typical price of a sound card in a new desktop PC?

Plenary
Add your ExamTime cards to your blog using a new blog post titled 'Graphics and Sound Card'

Homework Task:
Ensure you have notes on the following on your blog.

 - CPU

 - Motherboard

 - ROM/RAM

 - Hard Disk/Drive

Heroes & Villains - Improving Your Portfolio

      

Starter

Look at the Mark Scheme on your Task Sheet for Strand (d)
Use HIGHLIGHTERS to highlight key points

Use the mark scheme to give a mark to the example e-portfolio

CLICK HERE to see the example eportfolio

Main

Red Task

Review your own e-portfolio using the mark scheme

Orange Task
Continue to develop your portfolio by choosing at least 2 of the following to focus on:

þ links to all pages on every page

þ images of my products

þ links to all evidence

þ a theme that matches my audience and purpose

þ Clear explanations that introduce each product

þ Enhanced graphics— eg rollover images

Look up your own Tutorials or use these to help you:

ROLL-OVER IMAGES in Dreamweaver
ROLL-OVER IMAGES in PhotoShop
Create buttons using the crystallise or twirl tool - Microsoft Word document
Create glass effect buttons - Video
Simple home button - Video

Green Task Continue to develop your portfolio by looking at the Tracking Sheet - 10m4 - in your email/google drive to see what still needs doing


Plenary
Review your eportfolio again.

Update the Tracking Sheet - 10m4 - by adding a comment to explain what you have improved in today's lesson

Get all portfolio headings HEREHelp on setting up your portfolio and linking files HEREAll resources can be found on Hubit.net click HERE

Edexcel Heroes and Villains page HERE

Software Lesson 2 - Operating Systems

Lesson Objectives:

 - understand what an Operating System is
 - identify different functions of an Operating System


Outcome:
Create a poster to show different Operating Systems and write on at least 3 functions

Starter:

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Main:

Red Task:
Take a Screenshot or Snipping of the completed quiz above and place on your blog


Orange Task:
Create a poster, using software of your choice, that includes:

• definition of an operating system
• images of the most common operating systems in use today
• a list of as many of the functions of an operating system as you can think of, here are some to get you started:
• Provides a user interface
• Booting the computer
• File Management
• Managing the hardware and software
• What else does it do?

Take a Screenshot or Snipping of the completed quiz above and place on your blog

EXAMPLE POSTER

Green Task:

On your blog:

Can you explain the functions you have just listed?

What is a GUI? What are it's the advantages and disadvantages?

What is a CLI? What are it's the advantages and disadvantages? 

Use these links to help you:

http://goo.gl/Lk8hwT
http://goo.gl/C4DOfh
http://goo.gl/wtprGZ
http://goo.gl/NtPggA

Introduction to Software

Lesson Objectives

 - understand what an operating system is
 - identify the functions of an operating system

Starter

1. Look up the definition of an operating system. 
2. Add a definition, in your OWN words to your blog post, under the heading Software.
Ext - What was the first Operating System and when was it created?

Main

1. Watch the Prezi for Lesson 10

2. Use your examtime account to create some Flash Cards for Operating System revision.

You may use the following or make up your own. 
Once complete, add them to your blog.

Plenary

Test your knowledge HERE
Take a screenshot once complete and add to your blog post

Moodboard Annotations

Lesson Objectives

- To be able to explain your game ideas through moodboard annotations

Outcome 

-  annotate your moodboard; explaining your ideas and reasons

Starter

Look at the example work HERE

This is the minimum standard!!

Use your checklist from last lesson to identify at least THREE elements required in your moodboard annotations

Main
Make sure your photo of your moodboard is saved in your Moodboard folder (in D203SPB --> Evidence)

Continue to annotate your moodboard; explaining your ideas for each element. 

Ext

Swap annotations with a test buddy and get them to write feedback on each section, under the heading 'Feedback'

Homework: Clinics after school (Thurs) to finish - Rm 901