The Nature of the Subject

ICT

Processing images

Word processing

Control – input, process, output

Spreadsheet models

Information, the internet & online

safetyWeb design, Blogs

& HTML

Excel

Windows, Outlook Express

Internet explorer +

thinkuknow Wordpress

Microsoft Office Word

Scratch

Image manipulation

software

Introduction to ICT

Digital LiteracyDigital literacy is the ability to effectively and critically navigate, evaluate and create information using a range of digital technologies.

Techno-social PractiseBeing able to engage

in safe and constructive social

networking

Academic PractiseBeing able to research,

access and critically analyse online

information and present them in the appropriate format

Media Literacy use

Knowing how to create and share knowledge

• The ability to use digital technology, communication tools or networks to locate, evaluate, use and create information.

• The ability to understand and use information in multiple formats from a wide range of sources when it is presented via computers.

• A person’s ability to perform tasks effectively in a digital environment

Participation – Access – Integration – Analysis – Evaluation – Management – Creation - Communication

ComputerScience

Study of Computers

Design of Computers

Practical Approach

Abstract Thinking

Computational Thinking

Systematic Study

Programming

Game Design

Writing Code

Storing, Processing and Communicating

Information

Hardware and Software

Finding a solution to the

problem