Differentiated Python Variables lesson where students think of what data can be stored in a container - it then automatically writes the story in the PDF. Students then copy the code, run it and answer questions about it. Students could then extend the code. Includes lesson presentation (with Bloom’s taxonomy questions for the plenary)

First lesson in my series to help teach students how to use the basics of Adobe Illustrator (based on 2023 version) The main focus of the lesson is to help students get used the workspace and perform basic operations such as open, place, align, distribute, group, colour swatches, save, export. If you use the complete set of lessons this will help to re-practice the skills - needed for student success. Lesson includes Microsoft PowerPoint presentation (including embedded videos); video files; starter task, interactive self-marking one; plenary questions (based on Bloom’s Taxonomy); student tasks with files if required, teacher answer files and Microsoft Word task sheet which acts as a tick sheet and direction to help video. Image included for one task. Suitable for Creative iMedia R094 as students could use Adobe Illustrator alongside Photoshop to design a logo. Please note: lesson created using 2023 version. Whilst almost all tools will be the same, there may be a few that are not present in earlier versions.

The aim of the resource is for students to learn how to comment upon a visual identity using the logo to help them. Then they could use these ideas when designing their own visual identity in the NEA As well as the PDF version which can be filled in with a PDF reader, an editable presentation is included so you can add other logos e.g. school one or blank ones for the students to do themselves.

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 how to set up a document and use guides

We devised this lesson as part of a series of lessons to motivate less able students to enjoy Python as found PRIMM worked really well The lessons use Mu but any Python IDE could be used Includes editable lesson presentation, a worksheet and Python source files (for the MAKE exercise) The presentation includes animations of some of the coding being typed Please note it is not possible to display all slides and worksheets within the preview so go to the website to see a bit more

A practice skills sheet for Adobe Photoshop CC with column to tick/rate/assess Video tutorials available in the Digital Literacy section of the website to support the sheet Word Format

A little guide to making an Easter Card in Photopea Includes: Task sheet How to set up a card (creation of file and adding guides) video – compressed MP4 and uncompressed AVI file Easter card template Basic Example

Brief explanation of how to write a question using selection or while loop Template to plan questions if needed Includes Python files Updated 15/02/22 to fix error

A lesson to help reinforce the planning documentation required in R094, emphasising the level of detail needed. The aim is to help provide more structure for lower ability students or those with SEN but could be useful for all students. The resource includes: crib sheet (A3 but can be printed A4); crib sheet with student task; blank tempates with no task teacher presentation to support the lesson (with some slide notes) example solution templates are PDF and Powerpoint (where they can draw on top of the template) Updated 01/11/22 to include example solution and peer mark scheme

An editable overview of my 16 Unit 6 practice lessons. Once completed I set the assignment! Word format so you could reorganise into your own institutions scheme of work. Note: Does not include lesson resources, these are available separately!

Lesson includes skeleton presentation which includes learning objectives, videos, task direction and plenary questions Videos demonstrate (with narration): AVERAGE IF COUNTIF Sort Filter Google Sheets version of Sort & Filter videos also included Exercises to complete within one spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel format) Suitable to support students using NCCE Modelling Data unit in a clear and concise way Ideal for remote learning delivery – we’ve used it for this! Please note: not all worksheets are shown in the preview images *Updated January 2023 - fixed box in COUNTIF video and added YouTube videos so students can get help independently.

Students find complete a variety of short tasks about bitmap and vector images worth 60 points. They they can complete two challenge tasks worth up to 40 points.

A visual way to remind students keywords they can use when formulating their opinions on issues relating to the impact of technology Ideal for supporting the Issues lesson in our “Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impacts of digital technology” series but also BTEC Level 3 IT Unit 1 topics of Protecting data and information and Issues It can also be used as a poster as it was created using an A3 template

Revision lesson on legislation. Requires some discussion and expansion.

Part of a series to prepare students for the BTEC IT Unit 3 Assignment B&C, based on the knowledge we’ve built up running the course This lesson teaches students how to prepare for the project with skills that can be used to evidence D3 This lesson include a presentation, a folder to compress and a partly completed Gantt chart Not all parts of the resource are shown in previews

Video tutorials that cover a range of ‘essential skills’ including: Changing the document colour Colour picker Guides History Opening a file Panels Open and place Saving Setting up the document Transform controls Smart objects Transforming images – flip

Video tutorials that cover a range of ‘standard skills’ including: Adjustments Auto Contrast Auto Colour Eraser Background Eraser Magic Cut Brush Tool Text Tool Basic Shapes (Rectangle; Ellipse; Line; Parametric Shape; Custom Shape) Filters Liquify Move Tool Content-Aware Move Tool

Final lesson in the four lesson series Students have a practical task to complete with advice on why to screenshot Editable resources include lesson presentation, image files and plenary handout

Our Know How tasks are shorter tasks (which can go further!) Image files provided for students to use plus an example solution (PSD file) Image files include original files and ones with arrows to show students which part of the image to select plus pre-prepared image if they are just placing and arranging In this exercise students use Photopea to add some food to a Christmas dinner plate