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ICT at key stage 3    (Year 9)

Unit 13: Control systems
Section 5: Activity 5

QCA

Objectives
Children should learn:
  • the need to develop a presentation for a specified purpose and audience
  • to apply and develop the facilities of a presentation package, using a mixture of media
  • the need for reflective evaluation of the processes and tools used
  • to consider the advantages and disadvantages of the specific software, peripherals and hardware employed

Activities

Outcomes
Children:
  • Discuss with the class the purpose of the presentation, eg to prove to the theme park's management that your ride is safe. Ask pupils what the most appropriate software would be to complete this task and discuss the text and images that could be used. Following class discussion, decide on the software to be used, eg a presentation package.
  • Ask pupils to work in pairs to develop their presentation, incorporating appropriate text, images and screen shots, eg an image from the control software illustrating the safety features of their procedure.
  • Using the groupings from the earlier work, ask each group of four to present their findings to the class. One model for this approach would be for two of the groups to deliver the best presentation, while the other pair demonstrates the working software.
  • Discuss the need to evaluate the software with the class writing the advantages and disadvantages of the systems and the software using an OHP or word processor connected to a large-screen display.
  • demonstrate skill in the use of a presentation package for a specific purpose and audience
  • use reflective evaluation skills in the evaluation of the processes and tools used

Points to note
  • A digital camera would be a valuable tool for pupils to record their work and incorporate images into their presentations.

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