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Compute-IT will help you deliver innovative lessons for the new Key Stage 3 Computing curriculum with confidence, using resources and meaningful assessment produced by expert educators. With Compute-IT you will be able to assess and record students'attainment and monitor progression all the way through to Key Stage 4. Developed by members of Computing at School, the national subject association for Computer Science, and a team of Master Teachers who deliver CPD through the Network of Excellence project funded by the Department for Education, Compute-IT provides a cohesive and supportive learning package structured around the key strands of Computing. Creative and flexible in its approach, Compute-IT makes Computing for Key Stage 3 easy to teach, and fun and meaningful to learn, so you can:Follow well-structured and finely paced lessons along a variety of suggested routes through Key Stage 3Deliver engaging and interesting lessons using a range of files and tutorials provided for a range of different programming languages Ensure progression throughout Key Stage 3 with meaningful tasks underpinned by unparalleled teacher and student support Assess students'work with confidence, using ready-prepared formative and summative tasks that are mapped to meaningful learning outcomes and statements in the new Programme of StudyCreative and flexible in its approach, Compute-IT makes Computing for Key Stage 3 easy to teach, and fun and meaningful to learn. This is the first title in the Compute-IT course, which comprises three Student's Books, three Teacher Packs and a range of digital teaching and learning resources delivered through Dynamic Learning.

The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Based on Windows 7 Easy Computing for the Over 50s is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to getting what you want out of your computer. In just 96 pages, the reader will discover how to deal with everything from writing a letter and managing a personal budget to shopping online._x000D_ Find the right computer_x000D_ _x000D_ Explore the internet_x000D_ _x000D_ Tackle email_x000D_ _x000D_ Feel secure online _x000D_ _x000D_ Create documents _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_

Get Started in Computing is perfect for any new computer user who wants to get up and running quickly and simply. If you are a beginner it is a cost-effective alternative to buying an expensive manual for each application. Though Written for the general user, you will also find the level and content relevant if you are following MOUS certification, SQA modules and BCS Level 1/2 application courses. With step-by-step instructions, minimal jargon and detailed explanations of all the technical terms, this book will give you the confidence to move forward and expand your knowledge. Updated for Windows 7, the book covers all the basics, helping you to find ways of using your computer to suit you. Also included: - Health and safety laws and guidelines affecting the use of IT - Creating and maintaining a safe workstation environment - MS Office interface - ribbon, tabs, groups, MSO button and menu, Quick Access toolbar - Advantages and disadvantages of different email systems - Netiquette - Hidden dangers - unsolicited email, virus dangers NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One and five-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the basics of computing.FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

This book has been written by senior examiners and is endorsed by OCR for use with the OCR GCE A2 ICT specification. The content is laid out in an easy-to-understand manner, making use of a variety of methods to convey key learning requirements to students. The book is split into three sections: - the theory, which matches the breakdown on the specification - the structured tasks, which provide advice on how to approach these - examination technique. Students will find this book a valuable guide through both the theoretical and practical elements of the course. By combining print with the Student's Edition of Dynamic Learning online, students have access to some of the additional resources featured in the full network edition CD-ROM (see separate entry) as well as a fully interactive edition of the book. The content includes activities and questions, which can be used for homework or classwork, and end-of-chapter tests.

Covering the most popular optional units for the 2007-specification BTEC National for ICT Practitioners, this textbook and the companion Core text form the perfect support material for students. Containing a range of exercises, case studies and exemplar material, each topic is addressed using clear language and understandable concepts. Opportunities for self-assessment will allow a student, as well as a teacher, to chart progress.An enclosed CD-ROM will give access to real-time demonstrations of particular software skills, and will also provide sample code for students to download and use.The following optional units are covered in the book (with the remaining units being covered in the core text):Unit 4 IT Project Unit 5 Database SkillsUnit 6 Advanced Spreadsheet SkillsUnit 10 Client Side Customisation of Web PagesUnit 13 Human Computer InteractionUnit 19 Web Server ScriptingUnit 21 Website Production and ManagementUnit 23 Installing and Upgrading SoftwareUnit 24 Digital Graphics and ComputersUnit 25 Object Oriented Programming