ICT

OVERVIEW:

Detailed here is a brief overview of ICT study available at EHS. The S1 and S2 course is designed to broaden early year ICT experiences. The course has strong cross-curricular links and consists of one ICT lesson per week throughout first and second year. The ICT course will enable pupils to acquire relevant and transferable ICT skills which they can use across a variety of subjects within the school. These include, digital photography, video and audio editing, text processing, spreadsheet production, internet and email management and animation/video game creation.

WHAT WE TEACH:

S1:S1/S2: The S1 ICT course is built around two separate courses. The courses are Business ICT and Creative ICT. The overall purpose of the ICT subject is to improve students computing skills and to enhance their performance in other subject areas. The skills that they will acquire will better prepare them for when they eventually leave school. Topics that we cover in ICT include: Photo editing, Audio editing, Movie making and editing, Animation, Game creation, Windows file management, MS word, MS power-point, MS Excel and Internet use including research and email.

S2: The S2 ICT elective lasts for approximately 8 weeks and gives pupils the opportunity to explore any element of ICT that they have an interest in. Pupils traditionally choose projects in Photography and photo editing, Movie making, Animation, Audio editing or podcasting, Game development and advanced power point. The pupils are supported at all times by the ICT teacher but have the freedom to explore their chosen subject in their own time.

S4-S6: When ECDL runs it is offered to 4th, 5th and 6th year students. ECDL is designed specifically for those who wish to gain a benchmark qualification in computing to enable them to develop their IT skills and enhance their career prospects, however, no prior knowledge of IT or computer skills is needed to study ECDL. ECDL is an outstanding qualification and should be considered as a serious option to improve your potential both at college or in the workplace.