ICT
We are living in an age in which an enormous amount of information is produced, communicated and stored digitally every day. The information published on the World Wide Web alone is colossal. Our day to day lives are increasingly dependent on digital technologies. It is therefore extremely important for members of society to be equipped with the skills required to take full advantage of the fantastic opportunities that a modern technology-led society can offer.
Our ICT curriculum is designed to develop fundamental skills and capabilities across a range of software within a range of contexts; such as school, home, community, recreation, business and industry.
Our primary aim is to develop confident and independent users of ICT with the skills needed to be able to adapt to continuous technological change.
Our GCSE ICT is an exciting and popular option. It gives students a fantastic opportunity to explore software applications in increasing complexity. There is a strong focus on Creative Media skills such as Image Editing, Web Design and Animation which students find engaging and enjoyable to study. In addition to this students explore how technology is used in various aspects of everyday life such as mobile technology, social networking, banking, shopping and education.
Fascinating FactsFascinating Facts
- In the UK 1.2 million people are employed as IT professionals
- ENIAC was the first ever electronic computer, it was launched in 1946 and was 80 feet long and weighing 30 tons
- The first e-mail was sent over a network in 1972, nowadays 160 billion emails are sent daily
- The World Wide Web was invented by a British man called Time Berners-Lee in 1989
- Over 250 million people worldwide (and rising) have a Facebook account
- In 1972, Magnavox Odyssey was launched, becoming the first ever video games console. It cost $100 and came with a light gun!