Computing Curriculum Project: Mapped onto British Standards

Mapping Bermuda Computing Curriculum onto International IT Standards

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National Curriculum for England
Information and Communication Technology

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Key stages of understanding
Section specifics are categorized by key stages of understanding: key stage 1 key stage 2 key stage 3 key stage 4
1.	Finding things out

1.1	Gather information from a variety of sources, enter and store information in a variety of forms, retrieve information that has been stored. (1) Course A: Basic Skills Module Course A: History Module: Computing History Timeline Course A: Computer Systems Module: Lesson 5, Using MicroSoft Excel Course A: Web Design Module: Website Design Project Course B: Advanced Website Design Module: Dynamic Web Design Project Course B: Future of Computing Module: Futuristic Design Project

1.2	Interpret information, check relevancy, think about what might happen if there were errors or omissions. (2) Collect, enter, analyse and evaluate quantitative and qualitative information, checking its accuracy. (3) Course A: Web Design Module: Website Design Project Course B: Advanced Web Design Module: Dynamic Website Design Project Course A: Computer Ethics Module: Lesson 3, Ethics Debate

1.3	Talk about what is needed and how to find and use it. (2, 3) Obtain information well matched to purpose by selecting appropriate sources, using and refining search methods and questioning the plausibility and value of the information found. (3) Analyse the requirements of tasks, taking into account the information they need and the ways they will use it (be discriminating). (4) Course A: History Module: Computing History Timeline Course A: Web Design Module: Website Design Project Course A: Computer Ethics Module: Lesson 3, Ethics Debate Course B: Advanced Web Design Module: Dynamic Website Design Project Course B: Future of Computing Module: Futuristic Design Project
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2.	Developing ideas and making things happen

2.1	Use text, tables, images and sound to develop ideas (1) Develop and refine ideas by bringing together, organising and reorganising text, tables, images and sound as appropriate. (2) Use ICT to enhance learning and the quality of work (4) Course A: Basic Skills Module: Lessons 2-4, Word Processing Course A: Web Design Module: Website Design Project Course B: Advanced Web Design Module: Dynamic Website Design Project Course B: Future of Computing Module: Futuristic Design Project

2.2	Try things out and explore what happens in real and imaginary situations. (1) Use simulations and explore models in order to answer questions, investigate and evaluate the effect of changing values, and identify patterns and relationships. (2) Test predictions and discover patterns and relationships, by exploring, evaluating and developing models and changing their rules and values. (3) Apply concepts and techniques of ICT-based modelling, considering their advantages and limitations against other methods (4) Course A: Computer Systems Module: Lesson 5, Using MicroSoft Excel Course A: Web Design Module: Lessons 2-7, HTML Course B: Introductory Programming Module, Karel the Robot Course B: Advanced Web Design Module: Lessons 6-11, JavaScript

2.3	Plan and give instructions to make things happen. (1) Test, improve and refine sequences of instructions to make things happen and to monitor events and respond to them. (2) Measure, record, respond to and control events by planning, testing and modifying sequences of instructions (3) Recognise groups of instructions and automate frequently used processes by constructing efficient procedures. (3) Course A: Web Design Module: Lessons 2-7, HTML Course B: Introductory Programming Module, Karel the Robot Course B: Advanced Web Design Module: Lessons 6-11, JavaScript

2.4	Develop, interpret, and explore information, solve problems and derive new information in a variety of subjects and contexts. (3, 4) Course A: Computing History Module: Computing History TImeline Course A: Internet Module: Lesson 6, Buying a Computer Course A: Web Design Module: Website Design Project Course B: Introductory Programming Module Course B: Advanced Web Design Module: Dynamic Website Design Project
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3.	Exchanging and sharing information

3.1	Share ideas by presenting information in a variety of forms. (1) Interpret information and reorganise and present it in a variety of forms that are fit for purpose. (3) Course A: Basic Skills Module: Lessons 2-4, Word Processing Course A: Computer Systems Module: Lesson 5-6, Buying a Computer Course A: Web Design: Website Design Project Course A: Computer Ethics Module: Lesson 3, Ethics Debate Course B: Advanced Design Module: Dynamic Website Project Course B: Future of Computing Module: Futuristic Design Project

3.2	Present completed work effectively. (1) Sensitive to the needs of the audience and think carefully about content and quality when communicating information. (2) Draft, bring together and refine information and create good-quality presentations in a form that is sensitive to the needs of particular audiences and suits the information content. (3) Consider how the information found and developed using ICT should be interpreted and presented in forms that are sensitive to the needs of particular audiences, fit for purpose and suit the information content. (4) Course A: Web Design: Website Design Project Course A: Computer Ethics Module: Lesson 3, Ethics Debate Course B: Advanced Design Module: Dynamic Website Project Course B: Future of Computing Module: Futuristic Design Project

3.2	Share and exchange information in a variety of forms, including e-mail. (2) Use ICT, including e-mail, to share and exchange information effectively. (3) Use information sources and ICT tools effectively to share, exchange and present information in a variety of subjects and contexts. (4) Course A: Internet Module: Lesson 2, Services of the Internet Course B: Advanced Design Module: Lesson 5, Forms in web pages
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4.	Reviewing, modifying and evaluating work as it progresses

4.1	Review work to help develop ideas. (1) Review what self and peers have done to help develop ideas. (2) Reflect critically on self and others' uses of ICT to help develop and improve ideas and quality of work. (3) Evaluate the effectiveness of self and others' uses of information sources and ICT tools, using the results to improve quality of work and to inform future judgements. (4) Course A: Web Design Module: Lesson 5, Design Strategies Course A: Web Design Module: Website Design Project Course B: Introductory Programming Module Course B: Advanced Design Module: Dynamic Website Project Course B: Future of Computing Module: Futuristic Design Project

4.2	Describe the effects of their actions. (1) Describe and talk about the effectiveness of work with ICT, comparing it with other methods and considering the effect it has on others. (2) Share their views and experiences of ICT, considering the range of its uses and talking about its significance to individuals, communities and society. (3) Reflect critically on the impact of ICT on their own and others' lives, considering the social, economic, political, legal, ethical and moral issues. (4) Course A: Internet Module Course A: Web Design Module: Website Design Project Course A: Computer Ethics Module Course B: Introductory Programming Module Course B: Advanced Design Module: Dynamic Website Project Course B: Future of Computing Module

	Talk about how they could improve future work. (2) Talk about what they might change in future work. (1) Discuss how they might use ICT in future work and how they would judge its effectiveness, using relevant technical terms d. be independent and discriminating when using ICT. (3) Use initiative to find out about and exploit the potential of more advanced or new ICT tools and information sources. (4) Course B: Future of Computing Module
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5.	Breadth of study

5.1	Work with a range of information to investigate the different ways it can be presented. (1) Work with a range of information to consider its characteristics and purposes. (2) Work with a range of information to consider its characteristics, structure, organisation and purposes (3) Use a range of information sources and ICT tools to improve efficiency and extend capability (4) Course A: Computer Systems Module: Lesson 5-6, Buying a Computer Course A: Web Design: Website Design Project Course A: Computer Ethics Module: Lesson 3, Ethics Debate Course B: Introductory Programming Module Course B: Advanced Design Module: Dynamic Website Project Course B: Future of Computing Module: Futuristic Design Project

5.2	Explore a variety of ICT tools. (1) Works with others to explore a variety of information sources and ICT tools (2) Work with others to explore a variety of information sources and ICT tools in a variety of contexts. (3) Works with others to explore, develop and pass on information. (4) Tackle demanding problems in a wide variety of contexts, including work in other subjects. (4) Course A: Computer Systems Module: Lessons 5-6, Buying a Computer (Excel) Course A: Web Design: Website Design Project Course A: Computer Ethics Module: Lesson 3, Ethics Debate Course B: Introductory Programming Module (Karel the Robot) Course B: Advanced Design Module: Dynamic Website Project Course B: Future of Computing Module: Futuristic Design Project (PowerPoint)

	Talk about the uses of ICT inside and outside school. (1) Investigate and compare the uses of ICT inside and outside school. (2) Compare own use of ICT with its use in the wider world. (3,4) Course A: Internet Module Course A: Computer Ethics Module Course B: Advanced Web Design Module: Lesson 4, Dynamic Design Course B: Future of Computing Module

	Design information systems and evaluating and suggesting improvements to existing systems. (3) Design information systems and evaluating and suggesting improvements to existing systems, with use by others in mind. (4) Course A: Web Design Module: Website Design Project Course B: Introductory Programming Module: Karel Programming Project Course B: Advanced Web Design Module: Dynamic Website Design Project
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