[senit] ICT Qualifications

This Level 2 equivalent award is initially targeted at digital media

I know this may not be of interest for this particular student, but as  
the thread is developing, it's also well worth investigating the BSC  
approved qualification 'Digital Cre8or':
http://www.bcs.org/server.php?show=nav.8945
> This Level 2 equivalent award is initially targeted at digital media  
> users in school and college from Key Stage 3 onwards who want to  
> receive recognition for their work.
>
> However, it is also perfect for other computer users with an  
> interest in how the use of digital media can enhance their lives and  
> revive their creativity.
>
Best,

Sean O'Sullivan
sean.frankwise at easynet.co.uk
Headteacher (acting)
Frank Wise School, Banbury
http://www.frankwise.oxon.sch.uk

http://www.parkroadict.co.uk


On 15 Feb 2008, at 08:20, Geoff Dellow wrote:

>
> May I encourage you all to start thinking 'outside the box'!
>
> Why get sucked into working towards qualifications when if you get  
> enthused and are good at something all sorts of opportunities for  
> enjoyment and work follow.
>
> The education system at the moment is leading to so much feeling of  
> failure that for many it needs to be avoided.
>
> I will gladly teach him Flash using phone and the online tutorials  
> that I've made - www.tygh.co.uk/menu.html .
>
> Get him to look at :
>
> http://www.myulverston.co.uk/flash/talks.html
> where I enthuse on video, with many illustrations, about Flash, the  
> exciting multimedia software that can be used in so many different  
> projects with children from 4 to 15
>
> and www.tygh.co.uk/students
>
> I've just started working on a very exciting project with other  
> teachers to put animations to music.
>
> http://www.myulverston.co.uk/flashlessons/pentmusic1.html
>
> I'm finding that the curriculum and exam courses are totally missing  
> the point of education and that it needs to lift and encourage  
> students to want to achieve something for themselves.
>
> Many teachers and students are getting switched off education in  
> Britain by unimaginative targets set by people like Dave Hassel at  
> Becta who just want to manage the system.
>
> If you want to enjoy your education you have to go to Thailand who  
> have a people-oriented curriculum!
>
> Geoff
>
>
>> Hi
>>
>> Does anyone have any ideas for ICT qualifications that would be  
>> suitable for
>> a year 9 boy choosing his options? He is severely athetoid and has
>> communication difficulties which severely limit his computer access  
>> and
>> recording speed. He attends mainstream school and is academically  
>> capable of
>> following a GCSE ICT curriculum. The difficulty lies with  
>> completing the
>> volume of work within the time allowed alongside the range of other  
>> subjects
>> he wants to study. Any suggestions for other appropriate  
>> qualifications he
>> might pursue? Asdan Key Skills ICT springs to mind [level 3?] or  
>> ECDL or
>> Dida?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Ian
>> Ian Butterworth
>>
>>
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>