Unit 28 P2/P3

Download Speed - The download speed can affect how fast a webpage can load on the user's computer. If the user's download speed is slow then the download speed of the webpage will be slower. The faster the download speed, the faster the webpage will load. When I create my own website I will take the download speed into consideration by using less images and videos so that the webpage will load quicker. I will make sure that each web page will take as little time to load so that the users are not wasting time waiting for lots of images to load.

PC Performance - The PC Performance can affect how fast a webpage can load. There are many factors that contribute the the PC performance including; web browser, cache memory and the processor speed. The web browser can change how your PC loads web pages as most require plug-ins to be downloaded onto the computer before the webpage can be accessed. The cache memory and processor can cause issues especially when you are using an old computer. This is because these cannot be updated past a certain date therefore new quicker software cannot be used.  When creating my website, I will take into PC Performance into consideration as people may not have an up to date computer. Also the processor could be quite slow therefore will take a while to load. When creating my website I will try to use very few files so that my web page will load faster.

Web Server Capacity - The web server capacity affects how fast/slow a web page will load on a user’s computer. If the user’s web server capacity has a small bandwidth capacity, this will mean that the web page will load at a slower pace. To put this into a simpler way, an example of this would be a small local corner shop compared to a worldwide company such as Wal-Mart. When I make my website I will ensure that it is basic so that minimal bandwidth is used. This will also mean that my web page will load at an average rate on most computers.

File Types – How fast a webpage loads on a computer depends on the file types you use. Some of the file types which computers load include JPEG and GIF. Other file types may require additional plug-ins to be installed onto the computer for example Adobe Flash Player. Once this has been installed, the web page will then be able to load. When I create my website I will take the file type into consideration so that it can be accessed by most users. Also I will try and make it accessible without having to use any additional plug-ins.

Unit 28 D1

Unit 28 M1

Unit 28 P1

Unit 1 P5

Unit 1 M3

There are multiple types of learning styles and it avries for everyone what works best e.g. visual, auditory and kinaesthetic. 

The visual learning style means that you learn by associating different information to different images. When people learn visually, colours, diagrams and maps help them in learning the information. I have used visual learning this year in IT to teach myself how to create a customized dictionary, add a table of contents and create an index in word. Visual learning can be very beneficial as you can see what you are supposed to be doing which makes it much clearer.

Auditory learning is when you listen to something being explained. This can be listening to a teacher, friend or something online. Hearing something i find makes you remember it more, also when somebody's talking they can go into more depth to make you understand better.

Kinesthetic learning is a way of learning by physically doing something. For example, when I learned how to do different skills on the computer, I first watched videos or read about them then I physically carried out the task myself to ensure that I knew what to do. By doing this, you can see what you need to improve on and what you are still unsure of. It is great practise as the more you do the task, the better you will get.

In conclusion, I usually prefer using visual learning as I can see what I need to do. However, I like to pair this with kinaesthetic learning because it helps me to understand what I actually need to do and what I still need to work on. I do not usually like to use auditory learning because I cannot see what I need to do. I prefer to have a visual image or video to show me specifically what needs to be done. Also, when I listen to something being explained I sometimes forget key information because it is not visually in front of me.

Unit 1 P4

Unit 1 M2

Unit 1 D1

Unit 1 P6

Unit 1 D2

Unit 1 P8

Unit 1 P7

BTEC National Skills audit : ICT

Trainee

School

The Kingswood School

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
Level 1
I can open a new document	·
I can open an existing document	·
I can save a new document	·
I can save a document using the ‘save as’ facility and I understand why it is important to do so	·
I can format a document			·
I can change fonts	·
I can spell check	·
I can insert text	·
I can insert images	·
I can wrap around text	·
I can use templates appropriately
I can use headers and footers appropriately	·
I can use the Thesaurus	·
I can format the background
Level 2
I can change the print/page setup	·
I can paginate a document			·
I can import external data from other packages	·
I can use mail merge			·
I can insert footnotes and end notes	·
I can search and replace	·
I can create/format tables	·
I can use Styles	·
I can use Word count	·
Level 3
I can create a customised dictionary	·
I can create an automatic table of contents	·
I can create an index	·
Spreadsheets
Level 1
I can open a new worksheet	·
I can open an existing worksheet	·
I can add new worksheets to exiting ones	·
I can rename worksheets	·
I can move or copy sheets	·
I can add columns	·
I can add rows	·
I can delete columns	·
I can delete rows	·
I can enter data	·
I can copy a formula or a data series along a row or a column	·
I can sort data in ascending and descending order using primary and secondary sort functions	·
I can format data to show different data types	·
I can format data to show different data types, including date	·
I can format data to show different data types, including percentage	·
I can format data to show different data types, including currency	·
I can format cells to show bold	·
I can format cells to show italics	·
I can format cells to show underline	·
I can format cells to show font style	·
I can format cells to show font size	·
I can format cells to show cell border and shading	·
I can format cells to show text alignment and positioning within a cell	·
I can import data	·
I can create formulas	·
I can use functions	·
I can select non-adjacent columns	·
I can use Goal Seek	·
I can create charts/graphs and modify them	·
I can use filters and sort data into order	·
I can amend data on the spreadsheet in order to get different results	·
I can  change font size, type and colour in a cell and over a range of cells	·
I can move cell contents by using the click and drag approach	·
I can create and edit a graph using the chart wizard	·
I can rename worksheets	·
I know how to print formulae	·
I can preview and print spreadsheets using the appropriate orientation	·
Level 2
I can cut and paste data and graphs from spreadsheets into other applications	·
Level 3
I can use absolute cell referencing	·
I can use relative cell referencing	·
I can group worksheets to allow consistent editing of cells in a work book	·
I can use the Paste Special and the Paste Link commands	·
I can use conditional formatting	·
I can merge cell contents	·
PowerPoint
Level 1
I can open a new document	·
I can open an existing document	·
I can save a new document	·
I can save a document using the ‘save as’ facility and I understand why it is important to do so	·
I can format a document	·
I can change fonts	·
I can spell check	·
I can insert text	·
I can insert images, change font and layout	·
I can create and run a slide show	·
I can add animation and transitions	·
I can insert hyperlinks	·
I can add timings and animations to a slide show	·
I can add slides	·
I can amend slides	·
I can delete slides	·
I can create my own backgrounds on a slide	·
I can use backgrounds that are already created	·
I can insert graphics	·
I can use ClipArt	·
I know how to use animations appropriately	·
I know how to edit images by cropping	·
I know how to edit images by resizing	·
I can view a presentation on a mouse click	·
I can set up a show to run automatically on timings	·
I can insert transitions and animations	·
Level 2
I can create a slide master	·
I can import sound – KS 4 & 5	·
I can import video – KS 4 & 5	·
I know how to present printouts as handouts	·
I know how to present printouts as notes pages	·
Email
Level 1
I can send emails	·
I can receive emails	·
I can reply to emails	·
I can forward emails to single recipients	·
I can forward emails to multiple recipients	·
I can attach a file to an email message	·
I can attach multiple files to an email message	·
I can appropriately set the importance of a message	·
Level 2
I can use Cc	·
I can use Bcc	·
I can use an address book appropriately and can store an address	·
I can use an address book appropriately and can retrieve an address	·
I can use an address book appropriately and can use addresses	·
I can create and use an email signature	·
Internet
Level 1
I can navigate to known websites, and do basic searches	·
I can save images from a website as required and use them appropriately	·
I can save text from a website as required and use them appropriately	·
I can connect to the internet using a URL	·
I can navigate around a website	·
I can access and download appropriate information from the internet	·
I can bookmark websites and add to favourites	·
I understand the restrictions of copyright	·
I can use a URL to connect to a website from an intranet	·
I can use a URL to connect to a website from favourites	·
I can use a URL to connect to a website from bookmarks	·
I can use a URL to connect to a website typing accurately	·
Level 2
I can use Boolean Operators to undertake more accurate searches	·
I can save video from a website as required and use them appropriately	·
I can save animations from a website as required and use them appropriately	·
Desktop Publishing (Publisher or Adobe Indesign)
Level 1
I can open a new document	·
I can open an existing document	·
I can save a new document	·
I can save a document using the ‘save as’ facility and I understand why it is important to do so	·
I can format a document	·
I can change fonts	·
I can spell check			·
I can insert text	·
I can insert images, change font and layout	·
I can design documents from scratch	·
I can decide which publication to use at the appropriate time; for example, newsletters, worksheets, brochures, etc.	·
I can use text boxes			·
I can use Word Art	·
I can insert tables			·
I can insert picture frames	·
I can insert Clip Art	·
I can use Shapes and Auto Shapes	·
I can add text	·
I can amend text	·
I can delete text			·
I can use colour	·
I can format backgrounds	·
I can format colours	·
I can format images	·
I can copy text and images	·
I can paste text and images	·
I can move text and images	·
Level 2
I can use templates	·
I can use text effects	·
I can insert tables	·
I can edit tables	·
I can reposition tables	·
I can resize tables	·
Multimedia (cameras, scanners etc.)
Level 1
I can use a digital camera	·
I can use a digital camcorder	·
I can transfer images from a camera to a computer and edit these images	·
I can use software to import images into appropriate applications	·
I can use software to import images into appropriate applications, including Moviemaker	·
I can use software to import images into appropriate applications, including Publisher	·
I can crop and change file size and format as appropriate to purpose, e.g. save as jpeg	·
Level 2
I can use software to import images into appropriate applications, including Photo Editor	·
I can recognise the difference between different image files, such as vector based	·
I can recognise the difference between different image files, such as bitmapped	·
I can use a scanner to import images into appropriate applications	·
I can use a scanner to capture images	·