Design Ideas and Appropriateness
When I searched for pictures for my book, I used the search engine Google to help me with finding them.
At first I tried using the ‘or’ operator between dog and bone, but it did not come up with the results I wanted as I wanted a dog with a bone, not either one or the other.
Then when I used the ‘and’ operator, It helped a lot as I wanted both a dog and a bone in the picture.
I planned my design, using non-ICT sources so I could get my design accurate and the exact way I want it.
ImplementationCreating the book setting
Then I chose booklet for the layout of my book
I then selected the number of pages I wanted to add
I then changed the colour of my background
I then went on to add my title so to do this I used word art.
I then chose my size and text and pressed ok. I did this for the title and for the author name.
Importing
I imported a lot of pictures and ideas from websites such as:
Formatting
When creating my book I decided to use large fonts to make it stand out for young children. It would also make it easier for people to read.
I also made the language and description very simple and easy to read as some small children may not understand formal language and may lose interest in the book
When I thought my design was finished I checked through it. I pressed F7 and checked for spelling mistakes.
I then found that I had one spelling mistake. I clicked change and everything else was fine. I then found out that I did not have 3 types of currency for the price of my book. I visited
I then converted pounds to dollars.
Saving
This is the location where I saved my actual book and where I saved my assignment skeleton. I used view>explorer bar>folders to show the step by step location of where the files were.
Developing / Updating
Evaluation
Safety around your computer
.No liquid near computer
.Do not play with wires
.Sit on chair and keep feet safely on the ground
Looking after floppy disk
.Keep away from water
.Keep away from the sun
.Keep away from magnets
.Keep safely in a case
Avoid losing information
Back-up files onto floppy disk, memory stick and CD ROM. (Floppy disk is more helpful for this project as you cannot change data on a CD ROM)
Getting Help on errors
When I get error codes such as this one I find out the problem and follow its instructions.
Also if you need help, you can use a help assistance tool and find out what is wrong or how to fix it. It also helps you if you do not know what to do.
If you get an error that you know that you cannot fix you can call an administrator to help you fix it as their will usually know what to do.
What is Copyright?
Copyright is having the legal control of a document that you have produced or created
And also having the right to duplicate or delete parts of your document.
When I took my pictures from websites, I did not intend to reproduce or re-sell the ideas.
Advantages and disadvantages of using ICT
Advantages: You can gather a lot of resources and information from the internet. It is also easy to make copies and change mistakes. Making books also looks slightly better as they are more accurate and neater.
Disadvantages: You cannot get your ideas exactly how you want them. If your computer gets a serious error
Standard ways of working and good practise
Use a computer to create a piece of work.
(0-2 marks)
Use a computer to create a significant piece of work.
(11-13 marks)
Purpose
State the purpose of the work (0-2 marks)
concise
A concise statement of the problem to be solved is required. Should not be more than a couple of sentences.
reason behind choice
Good reasons why this project chosen - what is its purpose, intended audience etc.. Is it a part of a 'bigger project'?
clipart
use material suitable for the audience - could come from a range of differing sources
pictures
use material suitable for the audience - could come from a range of differing sources
internet
complex searches
Evidence of use of 'and' in the search criteria etc.
refined searches
Evidence of one search leading to a subset by using a different criteria
paper based
Will need to organise your own supply of paper based materials as you cannot rely on kids!!!
magazines
Need evidence of what magazine has been used
books
Need evidence of what books have been used
new material
This is the student making up their own material
numbers
Need evidence that students have used numbers - if producing a book/ brochure give cost in different currencies using decimal tabs or contents page (not as good).
Sources of Information
Find different types of information from an IT source and non-IT sources.
(0-2 marks)
Use editing techniques to bring in some of the information.
(0-2 marks)
Include text, images and numbers in the work.
(3-4 marks)
Search for information using multiple criteria.
(14-16 marks)
Use formatting techniques to bring in some of the information
(17-19 marks)
Derive new information for inclusion in the work
(20-21 marks)
Students need to have several different possible layouts drawn in rough and then the final choice as a 'neat copy'. Should be annotated in terms of what font/size colour scheme etc. will be used.
Must make sure the final choice is an appropriate one - students need to explain why it is.
Experiment with layouts and choose an appropriate layout for the selected information.
(5-7 marks)
Write down how the development matches the purpose of the work.
(8-10 marks)
scanning
Should be annotated on final printout
cut/ paste
Some written evidence required - could be in 'gathering data' section
typing
Make sure standard conventions are used.
digital editing
Some explanation needed on how completed - again could be in the 'gathering data' section.
appropriateness
use appropriate formatting techniques - suitability for the audience.
consistency
Make sure all the pages have a consistent layout - don’t change fonts/ sizes etc. from page to page.
Fonts/ size
Keep to a max of 3 fonts - one plain for text, others for titles etc..
style
Is it formal/ informal, what level of language is required, overall 'tone'
spell/ grammar checks
Make sure there is evidence - even if it means spelling it wrong on purpose and then re printing.
proof reading
Get someone else to proof read and sign to say it all OK
filenames
Must use appropriate filename for the work .
backups
Need evidence of backing up - onto a floppy/ usb key etc. or emailed to home (screen dump)
folders
Set up folders to store all the work - put all graphics/ text in the same folder and create other sub folders as necessary. Make sure they have appropriate names!
Must be evidence of developing their choice in light of producing the work - will need printouts at various stages of production to prove development has taken place.
Please make sure all work is fully annotated by hand.
Is able to compare own use of IT with other methods
(0-2 Addon marks)
Can write about the advantages and disadvantages of using IT.
(3-4 Addon marks)
how did it go
time
Did they keep to a schedule or did they overrun. What could they have done to meet their deadline if they failed to hit it.
equipment
Where there problems with the equipment - printing etc.
good points
Explain clearly point by point. Also explain general advantages of using ICT.
bad points
Explain clearly point. Also explain general disadvantages of using ICT.
other possible solutions
Should give other possible solutions - include the obvious (by hand) as well as maybe using other software.
SPAG
Show consistency throughout the work
(8-10 marks)
Use a spell checker or proof reader to check the accuracy of the work.
(11-13 marks)
Save information using appropriate folders and file names.
(11-13 marks)
Can work safely and take care of equipment and avoid losing information
(0-2 Addon marks)
Knows how to get help when dealing with errors
(0-2 Addon marks)
Knows when it is necessary to observe copyright or confidentiality.
(3-4 Addon marks)
Can identify errors and their causes.
(5-7 Addon marks)
Knows how to minimise risks from viruses.
(5-7 Addon marks)
Knows how to work safely and minimise health risks.
(5-7 Addon marks)
health & safety
Should address health & safety issues around the completion of the work and in general. Working safely and taking care of equipment.
viruses
How to avoid/ deal with them
error detection
Explain any non spelling type errors they encounter and how solved.
