Unit 1 Overview
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In this unit, you will complete several tasks involving common digital skills like file management, email, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. You will gain an OCR Level 2 National First Award in ICT, equivalent to a GCSE qualification. Specifically, you will create and manage folders; find and organize online information; send and receive emails with attachments; make a spreadsheet for music downloads; use a database to record customer details; create business documents like letters and memos; make a two-page newsletter; and develop a PowerPoint presentation with at least three slides.
Unit 1 Overview
- 1. In Y9 you will complete Unit 1 (ICT Skills for Business). You should already have completed Unit 21 (Creating Computer Graphics) in Y8. You will gain a OCR Level 2 National First Award in ICT. This is equivalent to a GCSE qualification: PASS Grade C MERIT Grade B DISTINCTION Grade A
- 2. File Management - Task 1 You will need to set up a file management system and maintain this accurately throughout the unit including: Create named folders and subfolders Locate, open and save using suitable filenames Create shortcuts Password protect Backup and restore Delete, copy and move files and folders
- 3. Download files and information - Task 2 You will need to use search engines to find out about recent music releases – this will be useful for a later task. Use search engines to search and collect information Screen print search criteria and annotate Use a bibliography (sources table) and validate Show understanding of copyright Use bookmarks and favourites to organise links
- 4. Send and receive emails –Task 3 In this task, you are going to receive an email with an attachment. You must forward it to 2 people. You will also write an email explaining risks of opening attachments to emails Open an email with attachments Reply to and forward an email Create and send an email Use email functions to prioritise and store contacts Insert a signature into an email
- 5. Create a spreadsheet – Task 4 You will need to create a spreadsheet for downloadable tunes. Make a spreadsheet from given data Use formulae to work out sums Format cells Use suitable title for your work Add and delete data Print using page setting and then annotate Add headers and footers
- 6. Use a database – Task 5 You will need to use a database to record customer details, target specific customers groups and prepare reports. Import an existing database into our user area Add and delete records Amend and sort records Produce queries and reports
- 7. Create Business Documents – Task 6 You will need to create a number of business documents, such as letters and memos. The letter will explain special offers and the memo will explain changes to the spreadsheet. Create a professional letter which contains specific information and is free from errors Spell check the document and make necessary changes Fully annotate the documents and justify why you chose fonts/sizes/paragraphs/justification/image editing Produce a flyer to advertise special promotions Use mail merge facility from database
- 8. Create a Newsletter – Task 7 You will need to create a two page newsletter that will be sent out to all the company’s customers. It will contain details about company history, special offers, and music reviews. Create a professional newsletter which contains specific information and is free from errors Spell check the document and make necessary changes Fully annotate the documents and justify why you chose fonts/sizes/paragraphs/justification/image editing Include images from a variety of sources
- 9. Create a Presentation – Task 8 You will need to create a PowerPoint presentation of at least 3 slides. This will help you give a talk to a new colleague at “Downloadable Tunes” Create a professional PowerPoint presentation which contains specific information and is free from errors using slide master Spell check the document and make necessary changes Use slide transition and custom animation appropriate for your target audience Print out in handout form and fully annotate to show sources and speaker notes