Scheme of work
Course:
BTEC First Dip (Software)
Year:
2013/14
Unit/Module:
Unit 3: Computer Systems
Teacher:
Mark Blomley
Group:
Group T
Session
Topic (include
module/unit
reference)
Learning objectives (what will
the students be able to do?)
Teaching and learning activities
Resources,
equipment,
materials
Learning checks/
formal
assessments
Relevant links to
E&D protected
characteristics,
College themes or
events (the current
themes or events
have been inserted
for you), healthy
living, employability
skills and choices,
enrichment activity,
current national or
global issues and
development of
Maths, English and
ICT skills
Session 1
Learning
outcomes in
unit
specification
List the learning
outcomes for the unit
List uses of computers in
homes and businesses
Discussion : What does the
term ”computer” mean
Students in groups to
brainstorm different types of
computers
Smartboard
Whiteboard
Via discussion,
Q and A and
collating results
Describe the term
“computer”
Students to find images and
prices for a range of computer
types in preparation for first
assignment.
Understand the
difference between a
physical system and a
logical model
Name the components of
a logical model
PowerPoint presentation
Logical
model
presentation
Logical model
quiz – on
Moodle
P2
Types of
computers –
everything
from a PC to a
washing
machine
Session 2
P1, P3
Logical
representation
of a PC system
What is meant
by “logical
Worksheet
Completed/Notes
Gapped handout
Logical
1
Scheme of work
Course:
BTEC First Dip (Software)
Year:
2013/14
Unit/Module:
Unit 3: Computer Systems
Teacher:
Mark Blomley
Group:
Group T
Session
Topic (include
module/unit
reference)
Learning checks/
formal
assessments
Relevant links to
E&D protected
characteristics,
College themes or
events (the current
themes or events
have been inserted
for you), healthy
living, employability
skills and choices,
enrichment activity,
current national or
global issues and
development of
Maths, English and
ICT skills
Observation of
task
Q&A
Consider the
various tutor week
links for what must
be considered as an
employee of any
company.
Learning objectives (what will
the students be able to do?)
Teaching and learning activities
representation”
Input, output,
storage,
memory,
processor
Resources,
equipment,
materials
Completed/Notes
model
worksheet
Understanding
the difference
between
storage and
memory
Session 3
P3 How data
travels around
a computer
system
Describe how data
travels around a logical
model
Describe data flow for a
particular example
How data flows related to a
particular data processing
example eg writing a letter and
producing hard copy Students
to produce poster with images
showing a logical model.
Internet for
images
2
Scheme of work
Course:
BTEC First Dip (Software)
Year:
2013/14
Unit/Module:
Unit 3: Computer Systems
Teacher:
Mark Blomley
Group:
Group T
Session
Topic (include
module/unit
reference)
Resources,
equipment,
materials
Learning checks/
formal
assessments
Relevant links to
E&D protected
characteristics,
College themes or
events (the current
themes or events
have been inserted
for you), healthy
living, employability
skills and choices,
enrichment activity,
current national or
global issues and
development of
Maths, English and
ICT skills
Internet for
images
Observation of
task
Q&A
Learning objectives (what will
the students be able to do?)
Session 4
P1
components of
a computer
system
Explain the use of
hardware
Name input and output
devices
Session 5
P1
components of
a computer
system
Explain the difference
between memory and
storage
Name different types of
Teaching and learning activities
Students to produce a
PowerPoint presentation
showing data flow during a
specified task
Mouse, keyboard, touchscreen,
touchpad, microphone,
graphics tablet, digital camera,
games controller, scanner,
webcam
Output – printer monitor
speakers
Students to investigate various
input/output devices in terms
of capacity, cost, and usage.
Results to be summarised in
poster or in PowerPoint
Recap data flow
Q and A
Discussion
Students to investigate various
Completed/Notes
Observation of
task
Q&A
3
Scheme of work
Course:
BTEC First Dip (Software)
Year:
2013/14
Unit/Module:
Unit 3: Computer Systems
Teacher:
Mark Blomley
Group:
Group T
Session
Topic (include
module/unit
reference)
Learning objectives (what will
the students be able to do?)
Teaching and learning activities
Learning checks/
formal
assessments
Relevant links to
E&D protected
characteristics,
College themes or
events (the current
themes or events
have been inserted
for you), healthy
living, employability
skills and choices,
enrichment activity,
current national or
global issues and
development of
Maths, English and
ICT skills
How hardware
relates to the
flow of data in
terms of input
– process –
output.
Storage
devices and
media – hard
disk, floppy
disk, CD,
DVD
USB/flash
storage
storage devices in terms of
capacity, cost, usage.
Results to be summarised in
poster
Describe difference
between system software
and applications software
List examples of
functions carried out by
the operating system
The role of software
Difference between system
software and applications
software
Main functions of an operating
system
Examples of different
Session 6
Resources,
equipment,
materials
Completed/Notes
4
Scheme of work
Course:
BTEC First Dip (Software)
Year:
2013/14
Unit/Module:
Unit 3: Computer Systems
Teacher:
Mark Blomley
Group:
Group T
Session
Topic (include
module/unit
reference)
Resources,
equipment,
materials
Learning checks/
formal
assessments
Relevant links to
E&D protected
characteristics,
College themes or
events (the current
themes or events
have been inserted
for you), healthy
living, employability
skills and choices,
enrichment activity,
current national or
global issues and
development of
Maths, English and
ICT skills
YouTube
video –IT
crowd
TeachICT
game
Penalty shoot out
game
Learning objectives (what will
the students be able to do?)
Teaching and learning activities
Completed/Notes
Operating systems
Session 7
Session 8
Systems
software
Diagnostic
tools, file
managers
Disk Utilities
Why is utility
software
necessary?
M1 Explain
how PCs can
be used to
communicate
with other PCs
Networks,
network
interface cards,
dialup,
Describe the function of
systems software
Students to research various
types of utility software
Collate results in any format –
WORD, ppt etc for use in
assignment 1
Give reasons why would
you want to connect to a
network
Watch video – humorous look
at topic
PowerPoint led by tutor
Explain 3G, wireless,
Bluetooth
Students to investigate
various options for
Group work – investigative
task
Game in Teams
5
Scheme of work
Course:
BTEC First Dip (Software)
Year:
2013/14
Unit/Module:
Unit 3: Computer Systems
Teacher:
Mark Blomley
Group:
Group T
Session
Topic (include
module/unit
reference)
Learning objectives (what will
the students be able to do?)
Learning checks/
formal
assessments
Relevant links to
E&D protected
characteristics,
College themes or
events (the current
themes or events
have been inserted
for you), healthy
living, employability
skills and choices,
enrichment activity,
current national or
global issues and
development of
Maths, English and
ICT skills
broadband
modems,
connecting to internet –
costs, packages ,
influencing factors in
deciding what to choose
Identify the common
components of a
computer system P1
describe the purpose of
different types of
computer P2
represent how data flows
around the system P3
Identify the common
components of a
computer system P1
describe the purpose of
different types of
computer P2
represent how data flows
around the system P3
Session 9
P1, P2, P3, M1
Session 10
P1, P2, P3, M1
Teaching and learning activities
Resources,
equipment,
materials
Completed/Notes
Unit 3
Assignment
1 To cover
grading
criteria P1,
P2, P3, M1
Unit 3
Assignment
1 To cover
grading
criteria P1,
P2, P3, M1
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Scheme of work
Course:
BTEC First Dip (Software)
Year:
2013/14
Unit/Module:
Unit 3: Computer Systems
Teacher:
Mark Blomley
Group:
Group T
Session
Topic (include
module/unit
reference)
Learning objectives (what will
the students be able to do?)
Teaching and learning activities
Resources,
equipment,
materials
Learning checks/
formal
assessments
Relevant links to
E&D protected
characteristics,
College themes or
events (the current
themes or events
have been inserted
for you), healthy
living, employability
skills and choices,
enrichment activity,
current national or
global issues and
development of
Maths, English and
ICT skills
Session 11
P4, M2, D1
Name characteristics of
hardware components
which influence
performance
Processor types and speeds
Data transmission rates
Storage capacity
How factors influence the
efficiency of the system
PowerPoint
presentation
Factsheets
Worksheets 1,2,
3
Session 12
P4, M2, D1
Give examples of
applications software and
its purpose
Students to use magazines
and/or internet to find
computer specifications. and
explain them
PowerPoint presentation
Categories of software – office
applications, specialist
applications, games software,
bespoke software.
Advantages/disadvantages of
each in terms of cost, available
support and usefulness for the
job
Complete worksheets
Completed/Notes
7
Scheme of work
Course:
BTEC First Dip (Software)
Year:
2013/14
Unit/Module:
Unit 3: Computer Systems
Teacher:
Mark Blomley
Group:
Group T
Session
Topic (include
module/unit
reference)
Relevant links to
E&D protected
characteristics,
College themes or
events (the current
themes or events
have been inserted
for you), healthy
living, employability
skills and choices,
enrichment activity,
current national or
global issues and
development of
Maths, English and
ICT skills
Session 13
Learning objectives (what will
the students be able to do?)
P4, M2, D1
Compatibility
between
hardware and
software
Session 14
P7
Name factors which
constitute a threat to
security of data
Teaching and learning activities
Resources,
equipment,
materials
Learning checks/
formal
assessments
Matching hardware and
software
Influencing factors –operating
system, processor speed, RAM,
hard disk space
Students to create a table
which lists various examples of
applications and its technical
requirements
Interactive presentation on
viruses available online
students to complete “Weakest
Link” quiz to test knowledge
PowerPoint
Worksheets 4
and 5
Completed/Notes
www.bbc.c
o.uk/webwi
se/course/sa
fety/menu.s
html
Also worth
looking at
http://www.
staysafeonli
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Scheme of work
Course:
BTEC First Dip (Software)
Year:
2013/14
Unit/Module:
Unit 3: Computer Systems
Teacher:
Mark Blomley
Group:
Group T
Session
Topic (include
module/unit
reference)
Learning checks/
formal
assessments
Relevant links to
E&D protected
characteristics,
College themes or
events (the current
themes or events
have been inserted
for you), healthy
living, employability
skills and choices,
enrichment activity,
current national or
global issues and
development of
Maths, English and
ICT skills
Learning objectives (what will
the students be able to do?)
Teaching and learning activities
Resources,
equipment,
materials
Completed/Notes
ne.info/
Interactive
learning and
formative
material
available
from
Session 15
Session 16
P7
P4, P7,
M2, D1
List ways of protecting
data on a system
Begin Assignment 2
virus checking – name
examples, free and commercial
backup procedures
firewalls - name examples, free
and commercial
physical security
Damage to equipment
Students to produce a poster
summarising how to protect
data
Assignment 2 to
cover grading
criteria P4, P7,
9
Scheme of work
Course:
BTEC First Dip (Software)
Year:
2013/14
Unit/Module:
Unit 3: Computer Systems
Teacher:
Mark Blomley
Group:
Group T
Session
Topic (include
module/unit
reference)
Learning checks/
formal
assessments
Relevant links to
E&D protected
characteristics,
College themes or
events (the current
themes or events
have been inserted
for you), healthy
living, employability
skills and choices,
enrichment activity,
current national or
global issues and
development of
Maths, English and
ICT skills
Learning objectives (what will
the students be able to do?)
Teaching and learning activities
Resources,
equipment,
materials
Completed/Notes
M2, D1
Session 17
Continue working on
Assignment 2
Session 18
Continue working on
Assignment 2 Systems
security
Identify threats to data –
viruses, spyware, data
theft, hacking, media
failure
Types of viruses,
recognising them and
prevention
Complete Assignment
Session 19
10
Scheme of work
Course:
BTEC First Dip (Software)
Year:
2013/14
Unit/Module:
Unit 3: Computer Systems
Teacher:
Mark Blomley
Group:
Group T
Session
Topic (include
module/unit
reference)
Learning objectives (what will
the students be able to do?)
Teaching and learning activities
Learning checks/
formal
assessments
Relevant links to
E&D protected
characteristics,
College themes or
events (the current
themes or events
have been inserted
for you), healthy
living, employability
skills and choices,
enrichment activity,
current national or
global issues and
development of
Maths, English and
ICT skills
Session 20
M3
Electrical
hazards
Manual
handling
Impact on
users – RSI,
eye strain etc
Good working
practice
P6, D2
Name health and safety
related issues
Students in groups to research a
topic and present findings to
group
Session 21
Resources,
equipment,
materials
Completed/Notes
Discussion of findings
Students to produce a poster
highlighting rules for their own
working area
Understand what is
meant by the term
“software configuration”
Configuration – what does this
mean
What can be configured?
Why configure
Brainstorm in groups
Collate findings on whiteboard
Discussion of possible
customisations
PowerPoint
Presentation
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Scheme of work
Course:
BTEC First Dip (Software)
Year:
2013/14
Unit/Module:
Unit 3: Computer Systems
Teacher:
Mark Blomley
Group:
Group T
Session
Topic (include
module/unit
reference)
Learning objectives (what will
the students be able to do?)
Teaching and learning activities
Learning checks/
formal
assessments
Relevant links to
E&D protected
characteristics,
College themes or
events (the current
themes or events
have been inserted
for you), healthy
living, employability
skills and choices,
enrichment activity,
current national or
global issues and
development of
Maths, English and
ICT skills
Session 22
P6, D2
Reconfigure a GUI
Customise desktop
Wallpaper
Mouse settings
Students to produce guides
with screenshots of how to
make the changes
Date/time
Screensaver
Students to produce guides
with screenshots of how to
make the changes
Using task scheduler
Clearing temporary Internet
files
Session 23
Reconfigure a GUI
Change default file
locations
Session 24
Configure utility
software
Configure application
software
Session 25
Begin assignment 3
Resources,
equipment,
materials
Completed/Notes
Demonstration
./learner on
Smartboard
Customise the Quick Access
Toolbar
Criteria to be covered by
assignment
Hand in date
12
Scheme of work
Course:
BTEC First Dip (Software)
Year:
2013/14
Unit/Module:
Unit 3: Computer Systems
Teacher:
Mark Blomley
Group:
Group T
Session
Topic (include
module/unit
reference)
Learning checks/
formal
assessments
Relevant links to
E&D protected
characteristics,
College themes or
events (the current
themes or events
have been inserted
for you), healthy
living, employability
skills and choices,
enrichment activity,
current national or
global issues and
development of
Maths, English and
ICT skills
Learning objectives (what will
the students be able to do?)
Teaching and learning activities
Session 26
Continue with
Assignment 3
Assignment support
Session 27
Complete Assignment 2
Assignment support
Session 28
Complete referral work
for unit
1:1 support as required
Session 29
Complete referral work
for unit
1:1 support as required
Session 30
Complete referral work
for unit
1:1 support as required
Resources,
equipment,
materials
Completed/Notes
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Specific
considerations in
your area:
Health and
safety of
students
A risk assessment is held for all practical sessions and can be accessed easily. Health and safety procedures are monitored constantly
and followed by students. General classroom checks e.g. clear access to equipment and furniture, will be made prior to the start of every
session.
Edureg will be used at the beginning of every session and non-attendance followed up promptly at the end.
Student behaviour is monitored closely to ensure the health and well-being of all students in the group. Bullying, harassment,
discrimination and anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated.
Students will be supervised at all times in sessions.
Physical (e.g. Diet, exercise), mental, emotional and sexual health will be promoted wherever possible.
The self-esteem of students will be promoted through praise, encouragement and constructive feedback.
Targets
and
individual
objectives
All students will have a long term target e.g. to pass the course or to obtain a particular grade, based on their qualifications and skills on
entry and their progress to date. Full time students will also have SMART targets set in their eILP which will allow them ultimately to meet
their long term target.
Differentiated objectives using ‘All’, ‘Most’ and ‘Some will be able to’ statements should be used, where appropriate, when setting
session objectives. Separate personal objectives for each student in a session will be used, if appropriate
Individual students’ progress will be assessed and recorded and each session will focus on students making further progress. Learning
objectives will be shared with students at the beginning of every session and students’ awareness of their individual objectives will be
checked. Students will measure the achievement of their set objectives through supported self-assessment.
Teaching and learning strategies and resources will engage, challenge and inspire all students and allow all students to make progress.
Equality,
diversity
and
student
support
Diversity in this group of students and individual support strategies will be identified in the group profile and carried forward to the
accommodation of individual needs in the session so that equality of opportunity is provided (differentiation).
See scheme of work
and group profile
An inclusive and respectful environment will be fostered within the sessions and learning strategies will reflect the diverse nature of the
world and our society, without prejudice or stereotyping.
Links to College themes will be made, if naturally-occurring. Diversity, in terms of protected characteristics,
i.e. disability, race, religion & belief, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and
maternity will be considered when appropriate and treated without discrimination.
Resources and teaching and learning strategies will reflect the diverse nature of modern society and avoid prejudice and stereotyping.
Students’ own experiences and interests will be used where appropriate, stereotypes will be challenged, materials will use accessible
language, font and layout, students will have equal access to resources, students’ responses will be treated with respect and students
expected to respect the views of others and inappropriate language, comment and behaviour will be challenged.
A variety of teaching and learning strategies, with appropriate adjustments made to ensure the needs and preferences of all students are
met, will be delivered.
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Specific
considerations in
your area:
Every opportunity will be taken to develop students’ Maths, English and ICT skills.
Employabi
lity and
achieving
economic
well-being
Regular links will be made to the workplace, progression opportunities and career aspirations. Skills and knowledge taught will meet the
current agreed standards of industry. Self-confidence, autonomous learning and a positive work ethic will be promoted. Problem-solving,
leadership, citizenship, team working, enterprise and personal finance skills will be developed where appropriate. Professional values
and standards are modelled by the tutor.
Date
(College week)
Induction (weeks 6 &7)
w/b 16th Sept (week 8)
w/b 23rd Sept (week 9)
w/b 30th Sep (week 10)
w/b 7th Oct (week 11)
w/b 14th Oct (week 12)
w/b 21st October
(week 13)
Friday, 25th October = CM/PD Day
See scheme of work
and group profile
Links to College displays, themes or events, E&D, current/global issues, employability
Get NC Ready!
Disability Awarenss
Freshers’ Fair
Breast Cancer Awareness
Charity Shoe Box Week
Promoting cultural understanding
Promoting cultural understanding
Mental Health Awareness
Dyslexia Awareness Week
Promoting Understanding
Safeguarding Week
Promoting cultural understanding
Black History month
Breast Cancer ‘Go Pink’
w/b 28th Oct
Study Review Week
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Date
(College week)
w/b 4th Nov (week 15)
w/b 11th Nov (week 16)
w/b 18th Nov (week 17)
w/b 25th Nov (week 18)
w/b 2nd Dec (week 19)
w/b 9th Dec (week 20)
w/b 16th Dec (week 21)
Friday, 20th December = PD Day
End of Term One
w/b 6th Jan 14 (week 24)
w/b 13th Jan (week 25)
w/b 20th Jan (week 26)
Links to College displays, themes or events, E&D, current/global issues, employability
Movember
Anti-bullying
Online safety
Road safety
Remembrance
Online safety
Children in Need
Online safety
Positive lifestyles
Online safety
Lessons from Auschwitz – Unbutton it
Volunteering Week
Drugs awareness/ substance misuse
Personal safety
Drugs awareness/ substance misuse
Volunteering Week
Smoking Awareness
Drugs awareness/ substance misuse
Smoking Awareness
One World
Faith (a theme all term)
Disability Awareness
Smoking Awareness
One World
Faith
ReFreshers’ Fair
Positive lifestyles
Smoking Awareness
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Date
Links to College displays, themes or events, E&D, current/global issues, employability
(College week)
w/b 27th Jan (week 27)
w/b 3rd Feb (week 28)
w/b 10th Feb
(week 29)
w/b 17th Feb Study Review Week
w/b 24th Feb (week 31)
w/b 3rd March (week 32)
w/b 10th March (week 33)
w/b 17th March (week 34)
w/b 24th March (week 35)
College Enterprise Week
One World
Faith
Chinese New Year
Sexual health
Faith
Student Conference (31Jan)
Healthy Heart ‘Rock up in Red’
Sexual health
Anti-Homophobia
Faith
Sexual health
Faith
National Careers Week and Progression Fair
Faith (all term)
National Apprenticeship Week
PREVENT (Extremism)
Careers planning
International Women’s Day (8th March)
Faith
Healthy Living
Careers planning
Faith
Healthy Living
Faith
Money management
Sport Relief
Money management
Faith
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Date
(College week)
w/b 31st March (week 36)
End of Term Two
Monday 21st April = BH
Tuesday 22nd April =PD Day
w/b 23rd April (week 39)
w/b 28th April (week 40)
Closed - Sat 3rd May
w/b 6th May (week 41) Monday 5th
May = BH
w/b 12th May (week 42)
w/b 19th May (week 43)
Closed - Sat 24th May
w/b 26th May
Study Review Week
w/b 2nd June (week 45)
w/b 9th June (week 46)
w/b 16th June (week 47)
w/b 23rd June (week 48)
Links to College displays, themes or events, E&D, current/global issues, employability
Money management
Faith
Holocaust Remembrance
Youth Culture – challenging perceptions of young people today
World Youth Celebration
Youth Culture – challenging perceptions of young people today
World Youth Celebration
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