Computing
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Year 12 & 13
Year 12 & 13
Read
Year 12
Read a technical overview of how different types of operating systems function—focusing on multitasking, memory management, and user interfaces. Use resources like HowStuffWorks, GeeksForGeeks, or the Pearson IT textbook. Compare desktop, mobile, and server OS. Write a short summary comparing Windows, Linux, and Android.
Year 13
How Google Works by Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg
How Google Works shines a light on the hiring and operating processes of Google, which have enabled it to come up with great products continuously and stay visionary over the past 17 years.
Listen
Year 12
Listen to a cybersecurity-focused episode from Darknet Diaries (select school-appropriate episodes). Reflect on how social engineering and technical weaknesses are exploited. Create a list of cyber safety tips for students based on the episode.
Year 13
Spark
Spark is an ongoing conversation about our rapidly changing world. Along with you, host Nora Young explores how technology, innovation and design affect our lives.
Listen here
Watch
Year 12
Watch a SQL tutorial (e.g., freeCodeCamp’s SQL for Beginners). After watching, complete a mini challenge: write SQL commands to SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE records in a sample customer table.
Year 13
Big Data - TedTalk
Big Data: Watch the TedTalk on The year open data went worldwide | Tim Berners Lee
Research
Year 12
Research the evolution of operating systems from MS-DOS to modern GUI-based systems. Create a timeline with 5 key milestones in OS history and include how each innovation improved functionality or usability.
Year 13
No Touch Interfaces
Forbes ranks no touch interfaces within the top five trends that will drive the future of technology.
What can you find out about no touch interfaces?
How may they benefit future technological developments?
Visit
Year 12
Take a virtual tour of Bletchley Park, the historic site where British codebreakers—including Alan Turing—helped crack the Enigma code during WWII. Visit: https://bletchleypark.org.uk/explore-our-site/virtual-tour
Year 13
The National Museum of Computing
Plan a visit to The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC), home to the world's largest collection of working historic computers.
Creative
Year 12
Creative Design a poster or infographic warning people about phishing scams. Include tips on how to spot them and what to do if you receive a suspicious message. Make it suitable for display in a school ICT room.
Year 13
Create a poster for display for the Computing KS3 club where you can discuss all things Computing!
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