ICT - Level D

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Level D	Learning activities e.g.	Additional advice from Guide for Teachers & Managers
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-D1.1	Using the technology - The computer interface
Find a file using, e.g., the find or search facility.
UT-D1.2	Using the technology - The computer interface
Use help facilities with support.
UT-D1.3	Using the technology - Hardware and responsible use
Understand that computers can be different in type of format, e.g. portable computers, computers built into appliances.
UT-D1.4	Using the technology - Networks and communications
Be aware of the different ways of connecting to wide area networks and the speeds of transfer.
UT-D1.5	Using the technology - Computer peripherals
Use other input devices independently, e.g. scanner or digital camera.
UT-D1.6	Using the technology - Storing work and file management
Understand the need for backing up files, and be able to do so.
UT-D1.7	Using the technology - Storing work and file management
Understand the advantage of being able to share files with others and be able to do this by one method (removable media, file transfer, file servers).
UT-D1.8	Using the technology - Storing work and file management
Be aware of the capacities of different media.

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-D2.1	Creating & presenting - Text handling
Create and edit a document, e.g. card, calendar, school newspaper. Where appropriate, pupils may continue to use a speech- recognition package.
CP-D2.2	Creating & presenting - Text handling
Using appropriate software, extend word-processing skills by using a range of advanced text- handling features, e.g.:		position graphics and text wrap tabs margins line spacing spell check thesaurus print preview columns search and replace.
CP-D2.3	Creating & presenting - Text handling
Where appropriate, children may enter/edit text through a speech-recognition package.
CP-D2.4	Creating & presenting- Graphic manipulation
Create a document, e.g. a magazine or advertisement.
CP-D2.5	Creating & presenting- Graphic manipulation
Using a range of drawing/painting facilities, extend graphics manipulation skills, e.g.:		align scale by per cent move to front/back patterns/gradient rotate text wrap copy and paste graphics/text/sound from the internet.
CP-D2.6	Creating & presenting - Multimedia manipulation
Create a slide show/presentation or web pages using more sophisticated software and with teacher support.		Incorporate, e.g.: text graphics sound from various sources, e.g.: clip-art packages CD-ROMs the internet digital/scanned images.

Developing ICT capability
Collecting & analysing

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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.		Designing a monster and a game using electricity - also Using ICT to present or record data - video 15MB) see also TS-D2.1
CA-D3.1	Collecting & analysing - Concepts
Be able to use the structure of a spreadsheet (rows, columns, labels, formulae).
CA-D3.2	Collecting & analysing - Concepts
Explain the basic differences between a spreadsheet and a database.
CA-D3.3	Collecting & analysing - Concepts
Choose type of chart to best display the data.
CA-D3.4	Collecting & analysing- Database skills
Define fields and report formats.
CA-D3.5	Collecting & analysing- Database skills
Search and sort databases.
CA-D3.6	Collecting & analysing- Database skills
Produce reports by selecting fields.
CA-D3.7	Collecting & analysing- Database skills
Interpret the output.
CA-D3.8	Collecting & analysing - Spreadsheet skills
Set up a simple spreadsheet (labels, data, formulae).
CA-D3.9	Collecting & analysing - Spreadsheet skills
Create suitable charts from the spreadsheet data.
CA-D3.10	Collecting & analysing - Problem solving
Interpret the charts.
CA-D3.11	Collecting & analysing - Problem solving
Solve straightforward problems by creating databases, using them appropriately and evaluating the solutions.

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-D4.1	Searching & researching - Where to search
Search across a range of media (e.g. internet, e-mail, TV, radio, published materials, etc.) with a view to presenting the findings in a multimedia format.
SR-D4.3	Searching & researching- How to search
Understand and be able to use synonyms.
SR-D4.4	Searching & researching- How to search
Understand the use of keywords to locate specific information.
SR-D4.5	Searching & researching- How to search
Use a search engine to identify websites containing specific information.
SR-D4.5	Searching & researching- How to search
Use bookmarks (favourites) to store addresses of useful sites.
SR-D4.6	Searching & researching - How to extract the information
Save text and graphics captured from web pages and assemble these into simple word- processed documents.
SR-D4.7	Searching & researching - How to evaluate the results
Compare two websites of similar content (e.g. daily newspapers) for usefulness and ease of use.

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-D5.1	Communicating & collaborating - Phone
Use the hands-free phone facility, if available, as part of a group discussion.
CC-D5.2	Communicating & collaborating - Phone
Leave a message with the distant party, including your location, contact number and availability.
CC-D5.3	Communicating & collaborating - Phone
On receiving a call for someone who is unavailable, take simple but accurate notes on the reasons for the call and find out the caller's:		future availability full telephone number other contact details.
CC-D5.4	Communicating & collaborating - Phone
Redial a number.
CC-D5.5	Communicating & collaborating- Fax
Dial and send a fax (multiple pages).
CC-D5.6	Communicating & collaborating- Fax
Send drawings, diagrams and written information as a personal or shared activity.
CC-D5.7	Communicating & collaborating- E-mail
Send a copy of a message (c.c. a prepared message to someone).
CC-D5.8	Communicating & collaborating - E-mail
Save previously sent messages.
CC-D5.9	Communicating & collaborating - E-mail
Delete old messages where appropriate.
CC-D5.10	Communicating & collaborating - Videoconferencing
Under supervision, operate videoconferencing equipment in order to call another site under supervision.
CC-D5.11	Communicating & collaborating - Videoconferencing
Participate in an on-screen, shared activity. Share a piece of on-screen work with another at distance to:		prepare a shared survey design a card, logo/letterhead or magazine graphic compile a simple database create a short story or poem complete an interactive worksheet on a specific curricular area.

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-D6.1	Controlling & modelling - Position, movement and direction
Understand stop, start or go with reference to sequence of traffic lights.
CM-D6.2	Controlling & modelling - Control/simulation software and operations
Use the keyboard and mouse to operate fully a simulation/adventure software application/game. .
CM-D6.3	Controlling & modelling - Control/simulation software and operations
Use the control software application with repeat/loop command(s) to make a basic pattern on screen and print the results
CM-D6.5	Controlling & modelling- Knowledge of terms and uses
Know what CNC/CAM (Computer Numerical Control/Computer Aided Manufacture) stands for.
CM-D6.6	Controlling & modelling- Control and design processes
Witness (using video or alternative) the CNC/CAM process.
CM-D6.7	Controlling & modelling- Input and output sensor/devices
Give examples of where input sensors may be used for:		temperature moisture light sound.

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.
DIA-D7.1	Developing informed attitudes - Know where and how ICT is used
Have appreciation of and discuss how computers/ICT change or affect a specific area of their choice, such as in:		a newspaper sport education industry space/underwater exploration.
DIA-D7.2	Developing informed attitudes - Know why ICT is used
Have appreciation of why computers/ICT require varying levels of security, with respect to: Investigate/explore one of the above areas and write up a paragraph/brief report on the area.		unauthorised access to private information invasion of privacy nuclear arms viruses/bugs.
DIA-D7.3	Developing informed attitudes - Know why ICT is used
Investigate/explore one of the above areas and write up a paragraph/brief report on the area.
DIA-D7.4	Developing informed attitudes - Implications of ICT
Have appreciation of the less desirable value(s) that computers/ICT might bring to people/society, e.g.:		in employment health concerns social impact.
Use of display screen equipment by children Health & Safety guidance for schools: