Edexcel GCE Applied ICT
6953 and 6957 Exam datafiles are now available for download from our secure website.
The files are lcated in the section titled "Exam Data Files - January 2010" on the GCE Applied ICT website.
You will need an Edexcel Online password to access these files. This can be obtained by talking to your Exams Officer or contacting Edexcel on 0844 576 0024
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
A Key Stage 4 Alternative
Anyone currently looking for an alternative qualification to offer to their students at KS4, please take note.
BTEC ITQ is available at Entry 3, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. The course consists of of a number of bite-sized units. All are highly practical and emphasise ‘doing’ rather than ‘writing’ about IT. Learners can mix and match units at different levels and learners accumulate credit at their own pace.
At Level 2 students can achieve equivalant to a half, single or double GCSE and teachers can tailor the course to suit their students.
If you are unhappy with your current course or unsure what the future holds for your KS4 provision, take a look at BTEC ITQ.
You can read about BTEC ITQ at Entry 3 and Level 1 on our Foundation Learning website.
You can read more about BTEC ITQ at Level 1 and 2 on our new ITQ pages.
You also have the added bonus of delivering a BTEC and all the recognition that comes with such an established brand.
If you have any questions about ITQ or any of the BTEC IT courses please email me on ICTSubjectAdvisor@EdexcelExperts.co.uk
BTEC ITQ is available at Entry 3, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. The course consists of of a number of bite-sized units. All are highly practical and emphasise ‘doing’ rather than ‘writing’ about IT. Learners can mix and match units at different levels and learners accumulate credit at their own pace.
At Level 2 students can achieve equivalant to a half, single or double GCSE and teachers can tailor the course to suit their students.
If you are unhappy with your current course or unsure what the future holds for your KS4 provision, take a look at BTEC ITQ.
You can read about BTEC ITQ at Entry 3 and Level 1 on our Foundation Learning website.
You can read more about BTEC ITQ at Level 1 and 2 on our new ITQ pages.
You also have the added bonus of delivering a BTEC and all the recognition that comes with such an established brand.
If you have any questions about ITQ or any of the BTEC IT courses please email me on ICTSubjectAdvisor@EdexcelExperts.co.uk
Thursday, 1 April 2010
Easter Time
I hope everyone out there enjoys the Easter break.
Remember if you would like the chance to win £50 of Amazon Vouchers while at the same time helping to improve the Subject Advisor service please complete our 5 minute survey!
Regards
Gareth
Remember if you would like the chance to win £50 of Amazon Vouchers while at the same time helping to improve the Subject Advisor service please complete our 5 minute survey!
Regards
Gareth
Some Key Dates
The following dates are important if you are delivering any of Edexcel's IT soecifications.
I hope this helps but if you need any further info just let me know.
GCSE
I hope this helps but if you need any further info just let me know.
GCSE
- 15th May - final date for coursework samples, record sheets and OPTEMS
- 23rd August - online results for centre staff use only
- 24th August - candidates obtain results from centres
- 26th August - hardcopy results published
- 7th April - 6953, 6957 and 6959 pre-release documents and sample data available
- 12th April - final date for Enquiries About Results for January 2010 series
- 27th April - 6953, 6957 and 6959 exam data files available
- 10th May - 6953, 6957 and 6959 Exam windows open
- 15th May - final date for coursework samples, record sheets and OPTEMS
- 18th August - online results for centre staff use only
- 19th August - hardcopy results published
- 15th May - D101, D201, D102 and D2022 Deadline submission of centre marks
- 15th June - Submission of centre marks for remainder of units
- 23rd August - online results for centre staff use only
- 24th August - candidates obtain results from centres
- 26th August - hardcopy results published
- 10th -14th May - Final assessment window for Functional ICT within the pilot
Monday, 22 February 2010
BTEC Training
The response to our BTEC 2010 training events has been very high with many of the events fully booked. Because of this we have scheduled the following additional events...
Date Location Event Code
2nd March PM Birmingham 9ONM02/02
9th March Online Event 9NNM03/06
You can book onto one of these events by visiting the Edexcel Training site and typing in the event code. We are in the process of arranging another event to be held in London at the end of March. Once the date and event code are confirmed I will let you know.
The response to our BTEC 2010 training events has been very high with many of the events fully booked. Because of this we have scheduled the following additional events...
Date Location Event Code
2nd March PM Birmingham 9ONM02/02
9th March Online Event 9NNM03/06
You can book onto one of these events by visiting the Edexcel Training site and typing in the event code. We are in the process of arranging another event to be held in London at the end of March. Once the date and event code are confirmed I will let you know.
Friday, 12 February 2010
Cool Stuff!
I have recently been on the prowl for some new and innovative websites and have found the following gems currently being used in schools. Gone are the days of endless powerpoint presentations produced every time a computer lab is free. Move over Microsoft because the following online presentation software has taken over.
VoiceThread enables you to create presentations from photos and documents and add a soundtrack. What’s amazing is that viewers are able to leave their own audio comments on each slide.
Glogster creates presentations in the form of a poster that can contain not only text and graphics, but sound and video too.
SlideShare is like an online version of PowerPoint where you can upload your PowerPoint presentation. Unlike PowerPoint presentations, SlideShare ones can be embedded in your blog or web page.
Why not try these next time you make a presentation?
VoiceThread enables you to create presentations from photos and documents and add a soundtrack. What’s amazing is that viewers are able to leave their own audio comments on each slide.
Glogster creates presentations in the form of a poster that can contain not only text and graphics, but sound and video too.
SlideShare is like an online version of PowerPoint where you can upload your PowerPoint presentation. Unlike PowerPoint presentations, SlideShare ones can be embedded in your blog or web page.
Why not try these next time you make a presentation?
Monday, 11 January 2010
BTEC 2010 announcement
Good news on the Edexcel BTEC website updating centres on the changes to BTEC from 2010. It's good to see there will be limited impact to centres offering BTEC Firsts and Nationals along with something new and interesting for schools to offer their GCSE students.
The new BTEC ITQ looks like an excellent oppertunity for schools who want to give their GCSE kids something interesting and up to date but were previously unhappy with the courses available at the moment.
You can read more about the new quals on the NDAQ website.
The new BTEC ITQ looks like an excellent oppertunity for schools who want to give their GCSE kids something interesting and up to date but were previously unhappy with the courses available at the moment.
You can read more about the new quals on the NDAQ website.
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Festive Cheer
One last quick post before I sign off for Christmas.
The Subject Advisor service will be closed from the 24th and I will be available again on the 4th of Jan 2010 to answer any questions you might have. You can get me on ICTSubjectAdvisor@EdexcelExperts.co.uk or call the ICT Subject advisor team 08443722186.
A few reminders for those of you with education on your minds over the holidays:
Have a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Gareth
The Subject Advisor service will be closed from the 24th and I will be available again on the 4th of Jan 2010 to answer any questions you might have. You can get me on ICTSubjectAdvisor@EdexcelExperts.co.uk or call the ICT Subject advisor team 08443722186.
A few reminders for those of you with education on your minds over the holidays:
- Edexcel GCE ICT Pre-release exam files will be available to download from the Applied GCE pages from the 5th of January
- Announcement on the BTEC ICT plans for 2010 expected very early in the new year (promise!)
- Lots of interesting info on the 2010 GCSE ICT coming in the new year, including Controlled Assessment Support Service and Teacher Toolkit.
- BETT show in London's Olympia 13-16 Jan. I'll be there Thurs - Sat if you would like to discuss your ICT needs. If you would like to book an appointment please email me at above
Have a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Gareth
Friday, 20 November 2009
Controlled Assessment Update
For those of you with an interest in the changes taking place in 2010 and specifically in Controlled Assessment please take some time to view this discussion on TES.
Any feedback or additional discussion would be appreciated.
Any feedback or additional discussion would be appreciated.
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Controlled Assessment Support
As most ICT teachers are already aware, Controlled Assessment (CA) comes hand in hand with the new GCSEs in September 2010.
If you are currently delivering GCSE ICT or planning to start in September it is in your interest to get up to speed on the requirements of CA. I would like to invite you to join our discussion on CA. Lets start talking and sharing ideas as a community of ICT teachers with a view to making sure we are informed and prepared for CA in 2010.
You can access the controlled assessment discussion thread here.
Click here for information on registering for the Edexcel forums.
If you are currently delivering GCSE ICT or planning to start in September it is in your interest to get up to speed on the requirements of CA. I would like to invite you to join our discussion on CA. Lets start talking and sharing ideas as a community of ICT teachers with a view to making sure we are informed and prepared for CA in 2010.
You can access the controlled assessment discussion thread here.
Click here for information on registering for the Edexcel forums.
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