Key Skills in Information Technology Levels 2 and 3 - Softcover

P.M. Heathcote

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1904467512 ISBN 13: 9781904467519

Publisher: Payne-Gallway Publishers, 2004

Synopsis

This book is a new, updated edition of the indispensable class text for use by both non-IT specialists and IT teachers. It covers all the IT skills needed to achieve the Key Skills Certificate in Information Technology at Levels 2 and 3, and explains exactly how the student can build a portfolio of evidence to achieve the qualification. It will be a useful text for students doing project work for GCSE Information Technology. It covers techniques in Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Publisher. It covers topics in the use of IT as required by the Key Skills Specifications. It demonstrates how to gather evidence and build a portfolio to gain the Key Skills qualification. It contains advice and examples of activities to demonstrate IT key skill competences. Sample exam questions are included to give students practice for the externally set test. Each chapter is cross-referenced to the relevant key skill specification.Answers to questions, OHP masters, sample forms and sample portfolio evidence can be downloaded from the publisher's website .

About this title

About the Author:

Pat Heathcote has worked as a programmer and systems analyst, and has many years of experience in teaching Computing and Information Technology. She has served as an Assistant Examiner with AQA and is on the Subject Committee for Computing. She is now a full-time author and publisher. Rosemary Richards has taught IT for many years at an FE College. She is now in publishing and has written several books on IT.

Review:

.Mr. Robin Zarine, Seychelles Polytechnic, Seychelles. December 2002 Reviewer: This book is very comprehensive, excellent illustrations which can help beginners to find their way around. We have a high demand here now that this course will be internationally recognized. This book will be useful to candidates who want to upgrade their office IT skills. It is organised in such a way that it fits the classroom session and covers the concepts well. Mr A Witherow, North East Institute of F & H Education, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland Reviewer: "I came across your superb book, this book is absolutely magnificent and a must for all IT teachers. I was amazed with the books clarity and relevance to the appropriate material. Having just completed a ECDL course I can say that this book is a legend". Mr D Day, King Edward VI Community College, TOTNES Reviewer:"All three of these books are just what I have been looking for. Well written, pitched at the correct level, packed full of good ideas. Will save me HOURS of work". Comprehensive, versatile guide to the ICT Key Skills course., 29 Sep 2000 Reviewer: A Reader from Uxbridge The clarity with which this book covers the ICT Key Skills syllabus has ensured that I will be making this the required text in the future. As the previous reviewer stated, this book ought to become the de facto standard for teaching in this area. The most useful aspect for me is the material available on the web - any tutor will surely appreciate this. The book and the resources available on the web complete a superb package. Everything you need to know for ICT Key Skills course, 2 Sep, 2000 Reviewer: A Reader from Oxford, UK Invaluable for students and very useful for staff. The course is explained clearly and is suitable for all levels of ability. Extra resources are available from the publisher's web page and thus provides a complete package. This text could and should become the standard for Key Skills in ICT levels 2 ans 3.

About this edition

• Publisher: Payne-Gallway Publishers
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1904467512
• ISBN 13: 9781904467519
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 210
• Editor: R.P. Richards