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
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
The final lesson in our Past, Present & Future series which explores who we think are the key people, companies, inventions and events from current developments
The resource includes:
Lesson presentation (PPTX but text areas are images) including plenary questions using Bloom’s Taxonomy
Factfile for students to use for research (DOCX)
SWOT analysis template (can be completed in PDF, available free on the website)
Support sheets with smaller version of slides on (PDF)
Useful Links (PDF)
Plenary Questions template with word Plenary removed so they can be used in different ways (can be completed in PDF)
Further Exploration – more challenging research questions (PDF)
The lesson can be delivered in many ways but the overall aim at the end of the unit is to create a timeline
Sadly we could not include every possible development but it should give students a chance to think about the future!
Designed with remote learning in mind
The second lesson in our Past, Present & Future series which explores who we think are the key people, companies, inventions and events from Computing in recent years and now
The resource includes:
Lesson presentation (PPTX but text areas are images) including plenary questions using Bloom’s Taxonomy
Factfile for students to use for research (DOCX)
Support sheets with smaller version of slides on (PDF)
Useful Links (PDF)
Plenary Questions template with word Plenary removed so they can be used in different ways (Can be completed in PDF)
Further Exploration – more challenging research questions (PDF)
The lesson can be delivered in many ways but the overall aim at the end of the unit is to create a timeline
Sadly we could not include every invention and person in this version but it should give students a flavour of recent ones!
Designed with remote learning in mind
Our Know How tasks are shorter tasks (which can go further!)
Image files provided for students to use plus an example solution (PSD file)
This resource also includes a supporting video
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 text to a dog tag image
Our Know How tasks are shorter tasks (which can go further!)
Image files provided for students to use plus an example solution (PSD file)
This resource also includes a supporting video
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 remove a scoop and spoons from an image and remove a hare from a field (as well as see the difference between destructive and non-destructive workflow)
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 form a roast lunch/dinner plate
Part of our Interactive Multimedia Product Practice Series being developed (which could be used at KS3 or to deliver Creative iMedia R087 practice)
This lesson covers the identification and sourcing of assets
Teacher resources:
Editable teacher presentation with embedded video for sourcing images on Pixabay
Editable lesson plan
Student resources:
Pixabay Image Sourcing Template (.DOCX)
Client Brief
Please note:
Sometimes, not all slides/included resources are shown in previews on the website, if you have any questions please contact us prior to purchase
Part of our Interactive Multimedia Product Practice Series being developed (which could be used at KS3 or to deliver Creative iMedia R087 practice)
This lesson covers interpreting a Client Brief
Teacher resources:
Editable teacher presentation with embedded video
Editable lesson plan
Student resources:
Client Brief
Examples of design documents
Paper-based task sheets (would require printing) but the task does not require you to use them
Please note:
You may wish to download our free Gym 24/7 IMP for students to show to them in the lesson so they can compare the design with the finished product
Sometimes, not all slides/included resources are shown in previews on the website, if you have any questions please contact us prior to purchase
Part of our Interactive Multimedia Product Practice Series (which could be used at KS3 or to deliver Creative iMedia R087 practice)
This lesson covers repurposing assets; file/folder management; version control; structure and file formats/exporting
Teacher resources:
Editable teacher presentation (PPTX)
Editable lesson plan (DOCX)
Student resources:
Practical task sheet with the relevant files (PDF)
Please note:
Sometimes, not all slides/included resources are shown in previews on the website, if you have any questions please contact us prior to purchase
Part of our Interactive Multimedia Product Practice Series (which could be used at KS3 or to deliver Creative iMedia R087 practice)
This lesson covers SMART goals, time management and then there is a practice task to complete based on a Client Brief
Teacher resources:
Editable teacher presentation (PPTX)
Editable lesson plan (DOCX)
Student resources:
Client Brief Quick Quiz (Paper-based, webpage and SCORM versions)
SMART Goals Template 1 (Printable PDF)
SMART Goals Template 2 (Printable PDF)
SMART Goals Template 2 (PDF that can be completed electronically)
Files provided by the client (logo; images; text)
Please note:
Sometimes, not all slides/included resources are shown in previews on the website, if you have any questions please contact us prior to purchase
Part of our Interactive Multimedia Product Practice Series (which could be used at KS3 or to deliver Creative iMedia R087 practice)
This lesson covers the testing process
Teacher resources:
Editable teacher presentation
Editable lesson plan
List of deliverable problems created on the Gym 24/7 Testing IMP
Student resources:
Gym 24/7 Testing IMP (with deliberate problems)
Client Brief
Please note:
Sometimes, not all slides/included resources are shown in previews on the website, if you have any questions please contact us prior to purchase
Third lesson in a new series of lessons to help students prepare for Unit 6
Covers part of the Learning Aim A: Purpose of Website Products
Lesson includes presentation, memory game and activities
Enhanced version: PowerPoint presentation; student document in Word format
Sixth lesson in a new series of lessons to help students prepare for Unit 6
Covers part of the Learning Aim A: Factors affecting website performance
Lesson includes presentation and in-class activities
Enhanced version: PowerPoint presentation; student activities in Word format
Mark scheme for blog in the NCCE Year 7 Using media – Gaining support for a cause unit
Editable spreadsheet
Highlights the mark band based on the number allocated
Room for criteria
Could be uploaded and converted to a Google sheet then shared with each student so they can see their progress and/or use it
Exercises to get used to selection
Aimed at students who may find Python tricky
Part of the Python Practice Makes Perfect series where students practice by repetition
Includes Python files
Exercises to get used check understanding of Python
Aimed at students who may find Python tricky
Part of the Python Practice Makes Perfect series where students practice by repetition
Includes Python files
Please note: this is the same as the resource called Assessment 1 - it just has the word Challenge instead of Assessment
An assessment based on the Python Practice Makes Perfect series
Aimed at students who may find Python tricky
Part of the Python Practice Makes Perfect series where students practice by repetition
Includes Python files
Please note: this is the same as the resource called Challenges - it just has the word Assessment instead of Challenges
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
Task sheet to help students practice Photopea
Promotes independence
Includes our opinion of the difficulty, some suggested tools and considerations
Includes Shop Front image (JPG)