Friday, 20 December 2013

Unit 1 M3

Unit 1 M3
Introduction
There are three main types of learning, Visual, Kinaesthetic and Auditory. Visual learning is through seeing such as reading, Kinaesthetic learning is through doing and Auditory is through listening. Everyone has their own preferred way of learning.
Visual Learning
If you are a visual learner then you probably find it easier to learn through seeing objects. You will learn better from seeing pictures, graphs, things like mind maps and the use of bright colours. Being a visual learner might mean that you can retain information easier than other people. You might be able to remember things easier if you read it from a book or have written it down in the past.
Auditory Learning
If you are an auditory learner then you will find it easier to recall information that you have heard. Auditory learners prefer to have information told to them and might find it easier to learn from speaking to someone. Someone who learns this way will benefit from reading aloud to help memorise the information.
Kinaesthetic Learning
If you are a kinaesthetic learner then you prefer to be hands on with your work in order to learn the work. If you prefer to learn this way you might like demonstrations rather than talking about it. People that prefer this method will not enjoy sitting at a desk for a long period of time being told the information or writing stuff down they would rather get up and do things, they will also learn better if they are doing physical activity. Toy might be a more sporty or athletic person if you prefer being active.
Conclusion  

The only learning style I don’t like is kinaesthetic but between the other two styles I prefer auditory. In lessons like science where most people like doing practical work I would prefer to be told how to do the experiment and leave it at that, whereas in a maths lesson I want to be able to see what I have to do by looking at examples and then I can do the work. I can learn with visual methods but it would be from looking at it over and over again whereas with auditory learning I can retain the information quicker. These are only my preferred style of learning but lots of people will have lots of different styles of learning.

Unit 1 D1






Friday, 13 December 2013

D2 - Evidence

I completed this training on Wednesday 30th October at 10:32am


I completed this training on the 18th October at 2:10pm


I completed this training on Friday 25th October at 12:42pm


I completed this training on Monday 28th October at 2:22pm


I completed this training on Wednesday 23rd October at 2:12pm


I completed this training on Friday the 18th October at 2:32pm




Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Skills Audit

BTEC National Skills audit: ICT

Trainee
Kyle Mair
School
Kingswood Secondary Academy



Subject Audit:
This Subject Audit is designed to help you review your own ICT knowledge and to identify those areas where you anticipate that you may need support.  Throughout Unit 1 you will need to regularly review the development of your subject knowledge as a vital element in your training experience.

How to assess your knowledge:
In the spaces provided on the following pages please classify your status by ticking against the three point scale:

A
I
T
Advanced: can complete task without thinking
Intermediate: can complete task but has to think about it or ask teacher for a reminder.  This needs to be added to the training plan as a low priority Training need.
Training required: This needs to be added to the training plan as high priority training need.


Initial audit

A
I
T
Word Processing
a


Level 1
a


I can open a new document
a


I can open an existing document
a


I can save a new document
a


I can save a document using the ‘save as’ facility and I understand why it is important to do so
a


I can format a document
a


I can change fonts
a


I can spell check
a


I can insert text
a


I can insert images
a


I can wrap around text
a


I can use templates appropriately
a


I can use headers and footers appropriately
a


I can use the Thesaurus
a


I can format the background
a


Level 2



I can change the print/page setup
a


I can paginate a document


a
I can import external data from other packages

a

I can use mail merge


a
I can insert footnotes and end notes
a


I can search and replace

a

I can create/format tables
a


I can use Styles
a


I can use Word count
a


Level 3



I can create a customised dictionary


a
I can create an automatic table of contents


a
I can create an index


a
Spreadsheets



Level 1



I can open a new worksheet
a


I can open an existing worksheet
a


I can add new worksheets to exiting ones
a


I can rename worksheets
a


I can move or copy sheets
a


I can add columns
a


I can add rows
a


I can delete columns
a


I can delete rows
a


I can enter data
a


I can copy a formula or a data series along a row or a column
a


I can sort data in ascending and descending order using primary and secondary sort functions
a


I can format data to show different data types

a

I can format data to show different data types, including date

a

I can format data to show different data types, including percentage

a

I can format data to show different data types, including currency

a

I can format cells to show bold
a


I can format cells to show italics
a


I can format cells to show underline
a


I can format cells to show font style
a


I can format cells to show font size
a


I can format cells to show cell border and shading
a


I can format cells to show text alignment and positioning within a cell
a


I can import data

a

I can create formulas
a


I can use functions

a

I can select non-adjacent columns

a

I can use Goal Seek


a
I can create charts/graphs and modify them
a


I can use filters and sort data into order

a

I can amend data on the spreadsheet in order to get different results

a

I can  change font size, type and colour in a cell and over a range of cells
a


I can move cell contents by using the click and drag approach
a


I can create and edit a graph using the chart wizard
a


I can rename worksheets
a


I know how to print formulae

a

I can preview and print spreadsheets using the appropriate orientation
 a


Level 2



I can cut and paste data and graphs from spreadsheets into other applications

a

Level 3



I can use absolute cell referencing


a
I can use relative cell referencing


a
I can group worksheets to allow consistent editing of cells in a work book


a
I can use the Paste Special and the Paste Link commands


a
I can use conditional formatting


a
I can merge cell contents

a

PowerPoint



Level 1



I can open a new document
a


I can open an existing document
a


I can save a new document
a


I can save a document using the ‘save as’ facility and I understand why it is important to do so
a


I can format a document
a


I can change fonts
a


I can spell check
a


I can insert text
a


I can insert images, change font and layout
a


I can create and run a slide show
a


I can add animation and transitions
a


I can insert hyperlinks
a


I can add timings and animations to a slide show
a


I can add slides
a


I can amend slides
a


I can delete slides
a


I can create my own backgrounds on a slide
a


I can use backgrounds that are already created
a


I can insert graphics
a


I can use ClipArt
a


I know how to use animations appropriately
a


I know how to edit images by cropping
a


I know how to edit images by resizing
a


I can view a presentation on a mouse click
a


I can set up a show to run automatically on timings
a


I can insert transitions and animations
a


Level 2



I can create a slide master

a

I can import sound – KS 4 & 5

a

I can import video – KS 4 & 5

a

I know how to present printouts as handouts
a


I know how to present printouts as notes pages
a


Email



Level 1



I can send emails
a


I can receive emails
a


I can reply to emails
a


I can forward emails to single recipients
a


I can forward emails to multiple recipients
a


I can attach a file to an email message
a


I can attach multiple files to an email message
a


I can appropriately set the importance of a message
a


Level 2



I can use Cc
a


I can use Bcc
a


I can use an address book appropriately and can store an address
a


I can use an address book appropriately and can retrieve an address
a


I can use an address book appropriately and can use addresses
a


I can create and use an email signature
a


Internet



Level 1



I can navigate to known websites, and do basic searches
a


I can save images from a website as required and use them appropriately
a


I can save text from a website as required and use them appropriately
a


I can connect to the internet using a URL
a


I can navigate around a website
a


I can access and download appropriate information from the internet
a


I can bookmark websites and add to favorites
a


I understand the restrictions of copyright
a


I can use a URL to connect to a website from an intranet

a

I can use a URL to connect to a website from favorites

a

I can use a URL to connect to a website from bookmarks

a

I can use a URL to connect to a website typing accurately

a

Level 2



I can use Boolean Operators to undertake more accurate searches

a

I can save video from a website as required and use them appropriately
a


I can save animations from a website as required and use them appropriately
a


Desktop Publishing (Publisher or Adobe Indesign)



Level 1



I can open a new document
a


I can open an existing document
a


I can save a new document
a


I can save a document using the ‘save as’ facility and I understand why it is important to do so
a


I can format a document
a


I can change fonts
a


I can spell check
a


I can insert text
a


I can insert images, change font and layout
a


I can design documents from scratch
a


I can decide which publication to use at the appropriate time; for example, newsletters, worksheets, brochures, etc.
a


I can use text boxes
a


I can use Word Art
a


I can insert tables
a


I can insert picture frames
a


I can insert Clip Art
a


I can use Shapes and Auto Shapes
a


I can add text
a


I can amend text
a


I can delete text
a


I can use colour
a


I can format backgrounds
a


I can format colours
a


I can format images
a


I can copy text and images
a


I can paste text and images
a


I can move text and images
a


Level 2



I can use templates
a


I can use text effects
a


I can insert tables
a


I can edit tables
a


I can reposition tables
a


I can resize tables
a


Multimedia (cameras, scanners etc.)



Level 1



 I can use a digital camera
a


I can use a digital camcorder
a


I can transfer images from a camera to a computer and edit these images

a

I can use software to import images into appropriate applications

a

I can use software to import images into appropriate applications, including Moviemaker

a

I can use software to import images into appropriate applications, including Publisher

a

I can crop and change file size and format as appropriate to purpose, e.g. save as jpeg

a

Level 2



I can use software to import images into appropriate applications, including Photo Editor

a

I can recognise the difference between different image files, such as vector based

a

I can recognise the difference between different image files, such as bitmapped

a

I can use a scanner to import images into appropriate applications

a

I can use a scanner to capture images

a