Year 10 DiDA for ICT

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Year 10 DiDA for ICT

• Mr Laing (Assistant Head of ICT Business) Mrs
  Griffiths (Head of ICT Business)

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Overview of Presentation

• Explanation of the course
• Grading assessment in DiDA
• Key deadlines
• Maximising chances of success
• Keeping you informed

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What is the DiDA?

• Up-to-date and modern course, offering up to 4
  GCSEs in ICT.
• Fully electronic course assessed via a website of
  evidence. 100 coursework.
• Completed at the end of Yr 10 (those who have
  opted for ICT Yr 11).

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What is an E-Portfolio?

• Student work is collated and presented in an
  electronic portfolio (website) of evidence.
• The e-portfolio will contain hyperlinks to pieces
  of work as well as images, sound clips,
  animations and videos.

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An Example E-Portfolio
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DiDA Pathways

• Students who have chosen ICT in an option block
  will also complete a fourth unit in Yr 11.
• Each unit equals one GCSE.

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DiDA Grading System

• Overall grades are averaged from each unit -
  students must pass Unit 1.
• Distinction A
• Merit A
• Credit B
• Pass C
• U Fail

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Key Deadlines

• Unit 1 final submission 5th May 2010
• Unit 2 final submission 21st May 2010
• Unit 4 final submission 21st May 2010

• Several intermediate deadlines have been set
  see information pack.

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Student Commitment

• Excellent attendance catch up when absent
• Maturity and independence
• Make backups and use USB storage
• Understand the assessment guidance
• Complete tasks by given deadlines

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Coursework Support

• Resources in school shared area
• Student guide books
• Lunchtime drop-in (Wednesday)
• Support from ICT teachers if needed

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Parent/Guardian Support

• Take an interest
• Assist planning to meet deadlines
• Proofread content and presentation of work
• Encourage students, especially in times of stress

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Keeping You Informed

• Contact home if deadlines missed (via letter)
• Coursework grades targets
• Periodic emails
• Parents Evening

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What Comes Next?...

• 21st October 2010 Deadline
• Unit 1 Database coursework
• Unit 2 Digital posters
• Parents Evening in November

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Questions?

• Mr Laing klaing_at_sjl.herts.sch.uk
• Mrs Griffiths sgriffiths_at_sjl.herts.sch.uk

www.sjl.herts.sch.uk/ict