Written specifically for AQA, this teacher support pack provides advice and assistance on how to approach the new Applied ICT GCSE Double Award.

Each pack contains: information on how to prepare students for external assessment and how to assist them in preparing their portfolios; induction material; teacher notes; and a glossary of key terms. The title offers guidance on selected case study questions. It includes lesson plans and strategies for teaching the new course. It also includes exercises and activities that reinforce the underpinning knowledge. It contains a useful Web Links page.

Part 1 ICT tools and applications: presentation of information using word processing, publications and presentation software
communication, searching and selection of information using the Internet
organization and analysis of numerical information using spreadsheet software
organization and analysis of structured information using database software
organization and presentation of information using multimedia software
getting the message across - developing your business documents
investigating how ICT is used in organizations
file management and standard ways of working. Part 2 ICT systems in organizations: main components
graphical representation of systems
how ICT systems are designed and implemented. Part 3 ICT and society: available technologies
how ICT is used in business
how ICT has affected work styles
legislation
how ICT has affected personal communications
how ICT is used in community activities
ICT and people with special needs.