GCSE Business and Communication Systems. Scheme of Work. Unit 9 Using ICT in Business

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1 GCSE Business and Communication Systems Scheme of Work Unit 9 Using ICT in Business

2 SCHEME OF WORK The purpose of this scheme of work is to provide advice and guidance to teachers when planning the delivery of Unit 9. There is no requirement to use this scheme. ALLOCATION OF TEACHING HOURS This is based on an average of 2 hours contact time each week over 24 weeks (three terms) approximately. RESOURCES AQA GCSE Business & Communication Systems Student s Book (Nelson Thornes) by Kathryn Taylor and Diane Mansell (ISBN: ) AQA Business and Communication Systems for GCSE (Hodder Education) by Carolyn Wort and Fiona Petrucke Many resources can be found on which is the temporary listing for the site originally created by Michael Owen for Business Communications. Useful quizzes can be found on for starters or a plenary. Video tutorials can be found on for all the main Microsoft applications. Notes can be found on for both Unit 9 and 10. Notes an Aims and Objectives of businesses Notes on People in Business invaluable for creating starters and a plenary (allow students to create their own too). klm Copyright 2009 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 1

3 SCHEME OF WORK FOR UNIT Select and use appropriate software for business purposes Students should be aware of the different forms of data and that it could be from internal or external sources. Put together a guide for year 7 students on software available in school and when it should be used. Discuss criteria and peer assessment 5 Students should be aware of when to select and use appropriate software for spreadsheets, databases and word-processing software. Select independently the appropriate software to perform tasks. record the income and expenditure for a school event such as a visit or a play. design a leaflet for teenagers on what entertainment facilities are available to them in their town. Peer assessment Students should understand the difference between qualitative and quantitative information. record the results of a questionnaire. Look at examples. 2 Copyright 2009 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. klm

4 1.5 Using appropriate software: Graphics create graphics. Create graphics using simple free hand and geometric shapes. Create the following: a clown, a rainbow, a loaf of bread. Create a CD cover. Peer assessment combine text and graphics in a variety of ways. Create a flyer advertising healthy eating using a variety of graphics such as call outs, borders, etc. (See specification for range of skills). Identify simple logos and discuss how they may have been produced. Create logo and letter heading for various companies, eg The Fresh Bread Company. Test 2 Integrated assignment (comprising manipulating text, spreadsheet / database or graphics tasks. There are many published activities on klm Copyright 2009 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 3

5 1.2 Use appropriate software: Word Processing use word processing effectively in a variety of situations. Create a range of business documents including letters, advertisements and flyers. Scenario of organising a course visit research study tours and choose a visit for the class. Write to the company to request information. Write a letter to parents giving information about the visit and consent to attend. Create publicity material. Self assessment Create agenda and minutes for a meeting. Create a meeting agenda to discuss the visit and produce minutes. (See specification for range of skills) 4 Copyright 2009 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. klm

6 1.3 Using appropriate software: Spreadsheets use spreadsheets appropriately. Create a spreadsheet without being given the headings. record income and expenditure for a school event such as a visit or a play Use single and multiple sheets to create tables. Using spreadsheets to calculate wages. Use labels, formulae and functions. Create and apply validation rules. There are some excellent video tutorials on Use conditional formatting. create charts using a variety of formats and insert titles and legends. Use a variety of formats of charts. Look at a variety of charts and discuss their appropriateness, eg pie chart showing 100% of students are against detentions lasting longer than an hour. record the results of a questionnaire on computer ownership. Integrated Assignment. 2 Test on spreadsheets, charts and word processing. klm Copyright 2009 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 5

7 1.4 Using appropriate software: Databases 2 create data capture forms. Create logical data capture forms with input masks. Create a hotel/leisure centre booking form. Create a form for a dating agency (incorporate graphics) or a social networking site. create and design database tables. Use appropriate data types, sort and search records and create reports. Create a database for a dating agency/cake maker. There are some excellent video tutorials on 7 Past examination papers for Business and Communication Systems. Copyright 2009 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. klm

8 1. Using appropriate software: Presentation Software Create a presentation for a specific audience of at least 8 slides length. It should have transitions and animations and presenter notes. Modify presentation according to specific instructions or to make it appropriate for a different audience. Create a presentation for teaching staff on using Facebook, My Space or any other social networking site. Create a presentation on the educational benefits of gaming software for teaching staff. Teacher to decide on appropriate criteria to evaluate the presentation and peer assessment 1.7 Using appropriate software: Web Authoring Software create a web page. Create a web page. Animate text. Create hyperlinks. Create their own webpage about themselves. Create a convincing webpage on a fictitious animal, eg a happy frog. Peer assessment klm Copyright 2009 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 7