ICT - Level C

Developing ICT capability
Creating & presenting

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This strand involves the development of the ICT knowledge and skills that pupils will need to create and effectively present their own ideas and other material.
CP-C2.1	Creating & presenting - Text handling
Create and edit a document, e.g. a report, newspaper article or letter.
CP-C2.2	Creating & presenting - Text handling
Using appropriate software, extend word-processing skills by using more text-handling features, e.g.:		justify centre page break undo.
CP-C2.3	Creating & presenting - Text handling
Where appropriate, children may enter/edit text through a speech- recognition package.
CP-C2.4	Creating & presenting- Graphic manipulation
Create a document, e.g. a class newspaper or poster.
CP-C2.5	Creating & presenting- Graphic manipulation
Using appropriate powerful art/drawing/graphic software, continue graphics manipulation skills, e.g.:		copy and paste graphic/ digital image into a word-processing/drawing/painting program change size of graphic by clicking and dragging.
CP-C2.6	Creating & presenting- Graphic manipulation
Add text into a drawing/painting/art program.
CP-C2.7	Creating & presenting- Graphic manipulation
Add graphics to a word-processing program.
CP-C2.8	Creating & presenting - Multimedia manipulation
Create a simple presentation/slide show/web pages using appropriate software.		Incorporate, e.g.: graphics text background colour/patterns from limited sources, e.g.: clip-art packages CD-ROM.

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This strand deals with the use of ICT tools to collect and analyse structured information, such as databases and spreadsheets, and to solve problems.
CA-C3.1	Collecting & analysing - Concepts
Use the basic structure of a database, different field types (text, numeric, picture).
CA-C3.2	Collecting & analysing - Concepts
Understand the need to interpret a request for information in order to interrogate a database.
CA-C3.3	Collecting & analysing - Concepts
Understand the basic structure of a spreadsheet (row, column).
CA-C3.4	Collecting & analysing- Database skills
Define fields and simple report formats.
CA-C3.5	Collecting & analysing- Database skills
Search databases.
CA-C3.6	Collecting & analysing- Database skills
Produce simple reports and interpret the output.
CA-C3.7	Collecting & analysing - Spreadsheet skills
Enter data into a simple spreadsheet.

Developing ICT capability
Searching & researching

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This strand addresses the development of skills and concepts in using ICT to search for information and to research topics. It involves the effective use of resources such as CD-ROMs and the internet.
SR-C4.1	Searching & researching - Where to search
Make use of teletext facilities for a specific task, e.g. find the local weather forecast.
SR-C4.2	Searching & researching - Where to search
Carry out an interview and collate and publish the information gained.
SR-C4.3	Searching & researching- How to search
Access information from a CD-ROM encyclopaedia independently.
SR-C4.4	Searching & researching- How to search
Use links supplied within a website to search for information in related sites.
SR-C4.5	Searching & researching- How to search
Enter a specific URL to access a particular website.
SR-C4.6	Searching & researching- How to search
Use the toolbar or menu to navigate within a website.
SR-C4.7	Searching & researching - How to extract the information
Print information found.
SR-C4.8	Searching & researching - How to evaluate the results
Compare information found on a website with the task set.

Developing ICT capability
Communicating & collaborating

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This strand addresses the development of skills and concepts in using ICT to search for information and to research topics. It involves the effective use of resources such as CD-ROMs and the internet.
CC-C5.1	Communicating & collaborating - Phone
Deal with a wrong number connection. Use accepted procedures where a wrong number connection is made.
CC-C5.2	Communicating & collaborating- Fax
Dial and send a fax (single page).
CC-C5.3	Communicating & collaborating- Fax
Send a drawing, diagram or written information as part of a series of shared activities.
CC-C5.4	Communicating & collaborating- E-mail
Carry out the correct login procedures to connect to an e-mail server.
CC-C5.5	Communicating & collaborating - E-mail
Carry out the correct logoff procedures to connect to an e-mail server.
CC-C5.6	Communicating & collaborating - E-mail
Know how to disconnect and reconnect to the e-mail server, in order to work offline.
CC-C5.7	Communicating & collaborating - Videoconferencing
Switch on videoconferencing equipment following all safety regulations set by the school.
CC-C5.8	Communicating & collaborating - Videoconferencing
Open the appropriate program for videoconferencing to launch the appropriate videoconferencing software.
CC-C5.9	Communicating & collaborating - Videoconferencing
Prior to a call, open and use the self-view facility within the program to check and reposition the on-camera position. Close on completion.

Developing ICT capability
Controlling & modelling

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This strand involves the development of knowledge and skills in using computers to instruct and control devices as well as to take measurements of, and model, the environment. National Museums of Scotland - Robots
CM-C6.1	Controlling & modelling - Position, movement and direction
Understand and use: right 90, left 90 clockwise/anticlockwise to turn a human robot (friend), also to use (open, close, grip) their hand to hold and lift an object.
CM-C6.2	Controlling & modelling - Control/simulation software and operations
Use the mouse and arrow keys (if applicable) to select basic options in a simple simulation software application/game.
CM-C6.3	Controlling & modelling - Control/simulation software and operations
Draw any basic design (square, rectangle, etc.), on screen using a control software application (e.g. LOGO).
CM-C6.4	Controlling & modelling - Control hardware
Use a mobile robot and control it to follow a precise path on the floor (e.g. maze).
CM-C6.5	Controlling & modelling- Knowledge of terms and uses
Know and be able to label the main parts of a robot arm, e.g.:		forearm wrist gripper.
CM-C6.6	Controlling & modelling- Control and design processes
Witness (using video) and know what CAD (Computer Aided Design) stands for.
CM-C6.7	Controlling & modelling- Input and output sensor/devices
Know and understand the terms input device and sensor.

Developing ICT capability
Developing informed attitudes

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In this strand pupils progressively develop informed attitudes about the applications and implications of ICT in society. National Museums of Scotland - Robots
DIA-C7.1	Developing informed attitudes - Know where and how ICT is used
Know and give some examples of places where these positive values (below) can be seen and how they bring positive values :		Emergency services - speed Transport - punctuality Factories - quality control Banks - accuracy Supermarkets - speed of service Advice/helplines Fast information and support
DIA-C7.2	Developing informed attitudes - Know why ICT is used
Have appreciation of the positive value computers/ICT bring to people/society in terms of:		communication speed accuracy safety quantity/quality.
DIA-C7.3	Developing informed attitudes - Implications of ICT
Consider the implications in the use of computers/ICT focusing on the :		user/worker customer/client business/organisation.

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This strand is concerned with the building of knowledge and understanding of the technology and the development of skills and confidence in using the technology effectively and responsibly.
UT-C1.1	Using the technology - The computer interface
Understand and use the components of a windows environment, e.g. desktop, icons, menus, windows (and their elements).
UT-C1.2	Using the technology - The computer interface
Switch between applications.
UT-C1.3	Using the technology - Hardware and responsible use
Use a computer securely and responsibly and understand the need for these measures.
UT-C1.4	Using the technology - Networks and communications
Use a computer on a network.
UT-C1.5	Using the technology - Networks and communications
Understand local area networks and wide area networks, e.g. school/intranet/internet.
UT-C1.6	Using the technology - Computer peripherals
Use another input device, for example scanner or digital camera, with support.
UT-C1.7	Using the technology - Computer peripherals
Change page setup and other printer options.
UT-C1.8	Using the technology - Storing work and file management
Understand and use simple file hierarchies.
UT-C1.9	Using the technology - Storing work and file management
Understand the difference between hard discs and removable discs (floppy discs).
UT-C1.10	Using the technology - Storing work and file management
Use removable media (floppy discs).