Resources to aid the teaching of KS3 Computing, Creative iMedia, GCSE Computer Science, ECDL, DIT, TLM and BTEC Level 3 IT. If you want to get in touch / discuss alternative payment options - please send a message to me via facebook! You can also browse most of my resources at enjoycomputing.com
Resources to aid the teaching of KS3 Computing, Creative iMedia, GCSE Computer Science, ECDL, DIT, TLM and BTEC Level 3 IT. If you want to get in touch / discuss alternative payment options - please send a message to me via facebook! You can also browse most of my resources at enjoycomputing.com
Our Know How tasks are shorter tasks (which can go further!)
Image files provided for students to use plus an example solution (PSD file)
In this exercise students use Photopea to add a base, star and lights to a Christmas tree
Spreadsheet sheet to track students achievements in their practice and assignment work
Columns for comments (so can be used to mail merge with Assessment Records)
Macro-enabled workbook (so needs to be unzipped and macros enabled for the buttons to work)
Not locked with a password so you can tweak for your students/needs (but not for redistribution – commercial or non-commercial use)
Buttons to clear the spreadsheets and some validation
Areas frozen for scrolling horizontally you can choose your own views in Excel (as everyone uses different devices!)
Video tutorials that cover a range of ‘advanced skills’ including:
Quick Selection
Magic Wand
Rectangular Select
Ellipse Select
Lasso Tool
Polygonal Lasso Tool
Magnetic Lasso Tool
Inverse
Add To Selection
Object Selection Tool
Selecting & Moving Layers
Adding & hiding layers
Changing the opacity
Non-Destructive Workflow
Adjustment layers
Merging Layers
Retouching an image on another layer
Layer Style
Levels
Curves
Feathering
Clone Stamp Tool
Spot Healing Brush Tool
Gradient Tool
Gradient Map
Gradient Text
Stroke & Fill options
Text on a shape
Text on a path
Text effects
Shape Effects
Burn Tool
Dodge Tool
Sponge Tool
Mask (three videos)
Blur tool
Sharpen tool
Smudge Tool
Transformation Tool
Exercises to get used to functions
Aimed at students who may find Python tricky
Part of the Python Practice Makes Perfect series where students practice by repetition
Includes Python files
Part of a mini-range of visual aids to help students learn the graphics package
The sheet has a small set of activities on the second sheet
PDF format so could be shared electronically or printed if you want students to tick the boxes
Useful for Key Stage 3 (particuarly for differentiation) and/or Creative iMedia R082/R094
This sheet covers selection and masking
Mimicking a transport map, this hopefully summarising the keywords/content for Unit 3 - Using Social Media in Business
Created as A3 so suitable for A3 or A4 printing
Can be screenshotted and added as an image to a sticker which can go in books/on folders
Students could use them whilst practising for their assignments and is a useful reminder
Updated October 2022 with new words, correction of a line that was not behind a station and removal of a disused station!
Word format
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Discover my incredible printable Key Stage 3 Computer Systems booklet in PDF format, designed to make learning about computers engaging and effortless.
It’s a complete rework of NCCE’s Year 8 Computer Systems unit so you can rest assured you are still following the same content, just in a different way!
You could use for differentiation, cover lessons, revision or homework.
Delve into essential topics such as “What is a computer?”, “Computer Components,” “How Components Work Together,” “Boolean Logic,” “Computer Software,” and “Artificial Intelligence.”
The booklet is supported by my 8 Computer Systems videos on YouTube (free)
Equip your students with comprehensive content and the convenience of studying at their own pace, anywhere, and anytime.
This TES resource contains the PDF student booklet (printable but non-editable) and PDF student answers (printable but non-editable).
Also available as with an editable student booklet: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12848800
In this bundle to get:
my Photopea lessons
videos for essential, standard and advanced skills
key skills sheets (with little exercises)
Photopea Checklist for R082
Part of a mini-range of visual aids to help students learn the graphics package
The sheet has a small set of activities on the second sheet
PDF format so could be shared electronically or printed if you want students to tick the boxes
Useful for Key Stage 3 (particuarly for differentiation) and/or Creative iMedia R082/R094
This sheet covers adding and customising text and text on a path
I used these when teaching “Job Roles in the Media Industry” alongside a research task (will put on TES soon!)
Helps students remember which parts are important.
Includes PDF of 2 per page and a PDF with 4 per page
Also include a little presentation slide with some rules I made up!
Updated of last year’s activity chooser with some new tasks
Plenty to choose from and if not, the bottom right one should help!
Portrait version included as well