Explore Digital Technology Options in GCSE
Discover the exciting Digital Technology options available in GCSE, with a focus on Multimedia and Programming. Learn about the curriculum, assessments, and practical skills you can develop in this innovative field to prepare for future employment opportunities. Explore the various units and topics covered, from software development to network security, and understand the importance of critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the digital age.
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GCSE Options 3 on offer Digital Technology 2 Options Applied IT 1 Option Which one?
Digital Technology (CCEA) 2 Options Digital Technology is the new name for ICT An exciting brand new specification which started in September 2017 This year s Y11 are the first pupils to study this qualification Option 2 With Programming Option 1 With Multimedia
Digital Technology Unit 1 Compulsory Unit 1 Digital Technology You will learn about: Digital data Software Database applications Spreadsheet applications Hardware Networks Cyberspace, network security and data transfer Cloud technology Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental aspects
Digital Technology - Multimedia Assessment Unit 1 Digital Technology External written exam 1 hour 30% of qualification Unit 2 Digital Authoring Concepts External written exam 1 hour 30 minutes 40% of qualification Unit 3 Digital Authoring Practice Controlled Assessment 30% of qualification
Digital Technology - Multimedia Unit 2 Digital Authoring Concepts You will learn about: Designing solutions Considerations for software development Website design Data storing Significance of Development and testing of solutions Evaluation of solutions
Digital Technology - Multimedia Unit 3 Digital Authoring Practice You will learn how to: Design Develop Test Evaluate solutions to a problem set by CCEA
Why Digital Technology - Multimedia Understand how to use everyday software Develop critical thinking, analysis and problem solving skills Prepare for future employment All jobs have an IT element, you will develop the skills for your future ICT skills are internationally transferrable
Digital Technology - Programming Assessment Unit 1 Digital Technology External written exam 1 hour 30% of qualification Unit 4 Digital Development Concepts External written exam 1 hour 30 minutes 40% of qualification Unit 3 Digital Development Practice Controlled Assessment 30% of qualification
Digital Technology - Programming Unit 4 Digital Development Concepts You will learn about: Contemporary trends in software development Digital data Digital design principles Programming constructs Techniques in how to handle errors in programming How to develop test plans to test a solution Evaluation of a solution against a set of User Requirements
Digital Technology - Programming Unit 5 Digital Development Practice You will learn how to: Design Develop / Build Test Evaluate solutions to a problem set by CCEA
Why Digital Technology - Programming Understand current and emerging technologies Fun and interesting way to develop critical thinking, analysis and problem solving skills Develop computer programs to solve problems Provides great preparation for employment. Jobs like being a scientist, an engineer, a computer programmer or medicine. Programming truly international
Future Both courses prepare you for future studies Digital Technology - Multimedia Further Study at AS/A2 Applied ICT / SSD 3rd level study / Apprenticeship in a range of Information Systems related courses/programmes Digital Technology - Programming Further study at AS/A2 Applied ICT / SSD 3rd level study/Apprenticeship in computer related courses/programmes
Digital Technology Summary 2 Paths Digital Technology - Programming You will design and program a piece of software to solve a problem You will learn how to program in Python or C# You will learn the programming skills needed in the modern economy Digital Technology - Multimedia In DT, you design a project e.g. a website or a data store then make it using software There is very little programming in Digital Technology - Multimedia The IT industry is the fastest growing in NI
Applied IT OCN Northern Ireland 100% coursework No exams in this qualification Don t be fooled, there is an extensive amount of work Common IT skills covered 5 units completed
Applied IT OCN Northern Ireland Provide learners with the IT skills required to function successfully in the work and wider environment. All units are internally assessed by qualified centre assessors internally verified by the approved centres Externally verified by OCN approved verifiers
Applied IT OCN Northern Ireland Students will complete 5 units and each unit contributes to the world of work in a very practical way: Email software skills Presentation software skills IT User Fundamentals Spreadsheet software skills and Database software skills On successful completion of this qualification, students will attain a Grade B.
Employers Local Companies First Derivatives Kainos Liberty IT Allstate BT Fujitsu International Companies BT Google Apple Microsoft IBM Fujitsu Ubisoft
What does the future hold? Web designer Graphics designer Computer analyst Project manager Database administrator Teacher Network consultant Network Security advisor Forensic Technology Engineer Information Security analyst Technical Support Technical Sales Software Tester Hardware Designer Office Administration
Digital Technology / Applied IT Questions?
