A small selection of the resources I am developing to help my students improve their confidence in key terminology for Component 2, which based on mock results, was their weaker paper. Get Going Glossary - checking their understanding of key terminology. Fast Five - Quick questions on data rep/algorithms/logic/simple algorithms. DTT - Diagnosis following practice papers. Terminal Ten - MCQs and a QWC question. I am developing these resources as I teach my Year 11s, and over will upload the sets of resources in due course.

Component 3 Exam - Daily Dose of DIT My students have downloaded the Google Classroom app to their smartphones so they can receive regular notifications from me. I use the stream on Google Classroom to provide students with a Daily Dose of DIT, and then put the Daily Dose into a spreadsheet. Really recommend Google Classroom if you are not already using it, and I hope that the Daily Doses attached can help you/your students in preparation for the Component 3 exam. I will update this regularly as I add more daily doses.

Interleaving lesson - testing theory already taught and focusing on areas for further study: Independent questions: Data Representation/Truth tables Independent questions: Programming Techniques/Data Types DTT Revision: Flowchart symbols, languages, IDE and binary shifts Teacher-led question: Databases Teacher-led questions: SQL pseudocode

I have trialled the teaching of BTEC TA Digital Information Technology during 2017/2018 and have produced the attached ‘placemats’ to ensure that students understand the key skills required for LAB/C and the knowledge required for the research task in Component A. Either print double-sided, laminate or simply display/view on screen. On side A is the LAA theory looking at sectors of industry. On side B is the LAB/C skills in Excel. I have used them laminated, 1 between 2 and supported the Excel element with short tasks that teach students the skills as listed in the specification. I hope these can be of help to you and your students. Thanks for taking an interest in this resource.

I have trialled BTEC Digital Information Technology during 2017/2018, and have produced a number of resources linked directly to the new specification. This free resource is one of a set linked to the theory required on sectors for Component 2 LAA, and the skills required in Excel for LAB. The image with this resource shows the different placemats I have created for this unit which can be purchased for £6. Thanks for taking an interest in this resource.

I have trialled BTEC Digital Information Technology during 2017/2018, and have produced a number of resources linked directly to the new specification. This free resource is one of a set linked to the theory required on sectors for Component 3 Cyber Security, and the skills required in Component 1, if you choose to use PowerPoint for the User Interface. The complete set for will be available to purchase in November for £5. Thanks for taking an interest in this resource.

Memory Joggers to help students think about the long QWC questions. Use the card size memory jogger for a carousel paired activity, and then use the questions as a follow on written activity. I hope this resource can assist in final revision for the Unit 2 Business Finance exam. Good luck.

EdExcel BTEC First Award in Music Personal Learning Checklist for the BTEC First Award in Music. RAG rates students against the PLCs for each unit of the syllabus. Monitor progress on completion of assessment objectives.

End of term activity comparing Scratch and Python. Lists Sequence Selection User Input Variables Output. Based on the 12 Days of Christmas songs. First 4 days completed in Scratch and Python to give the structure of the code for students to complete the challenge for the other 8 days. A bit of programming fun to end the term. (Python code included in notepad - copy and paste into Python; screenshots of Scratch code, in case the file won't open). Merry Christmas.

Unit of work looking at the modern technology used by organisations, the individual and society. Developing students skills in online software using Google Sites, this unit develops on from the unit on Modern Technologies.

Main keywords relating to Unit 1 What is a business and What does a Business Do? (EdExcel) A useful resource for students to use when researching and preparing for the Controlled Assessment. Could be used by other students studying business, as a general glossary.

By creating a Times Table Learning Game on Scratch, students can become familiar with key programming terms: Sequence Selection Iteration Variables Includes lesson powerpoint, student resource and Scratch quiz. Update: Additional resource added - screenshots of Scratch code for quiz in case you are not using Scratch 2 offline editor. Follow on lesson - Direct Reflection and Improvement Time. How much do they now understand.

A final short unit for the end of Key Stage 3: Creating graphics for a smoothie company called Juicin'. This resource includes a working document for students and an introduction to the scenario.

EdExcel BTEC Tech Award Performing Arts RAG rate personalised learning checklists for: Component 1 - Exploring the Performing Arts Component 2 - Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing Arts Component 3 - Performing to a Brief

Once I have introduced the basics of the programming concepts, there are always students who the concept 'clicks' with and they are able to complete the program as other students work through at a slower pace. By having Challenge Cards on display in the class, as they finish a task, they can practice using the programming concept in independent challenges. Challenge tasks are used with Year 8 to develop the programming concepts introduced in the unit: Sequence, Lists, Selection and Iteration.

Written: Online World (LA.A) Practical: Unit 6 Graphics - Task 3 As the Year 10 become Year 11, I need to give them a mock exam. This tests their knowledge of Unit 1, and provides more coursework evidence for Unit 6 Digital Graphics. Solution to the Unit 1 mock exam now uploaded!

GCSE Computer Science/BTEC ICT/BTEC DTT An audio recording to use at the start of Computing lessons as students are logging on. Key terms: Internet, World Wide Web, ISP, DNS, Hosting

Knowledge Build Cards: Assets Liabilities Theory & Questions 15 minute introductory activities

Revision lesson: Each revision lesson gets the students working independently for the first part of the lesson, followed by a review of the answers. A specific area of Component 1 is then revised, and the lesson concludes with a QWC question. If you have longer lessons, you could add in past exam questions from the A451 syllabus which are related. Independent questions: Storage, wired/wireless networks and legislation Teacher-led revision: Legislation QWC question: Application of legislation.