Edexcel Qualifications in Digital Applications for IT

Users

Launch Event

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• Suite of qualifications (DiDA, CiDA, AiDA)

• GNVQ successor

• Levels 1 and 2

• Builds on KS3 ICT strategy

• Rewards purposeful application

• Currently in pilot phase

What is DiDA?

• Genetically modified

• Pick ‘n’ mix

• Innovative assessment methods

• E-portfolio

• On-screen summative project brief (SPB)

What makes DiDA special?

• ‘Screenagers’

• Anyone who regards ICT as a means to an end

Who is it aimed at?

• Not necessarily for aspiring ‘techies’

• manage projects effectively

• gather appropriate information

• handle information efficiently

• use digital applications creatively

• produce outcomes that are fit for purpose

• give, receive and act upon feedback

DiDA students will learn to

• D101/201: Using ICT

• D102/202: Multimedia

• D103/203: Graphics

• D104/204: ICT in Enterprise

DiDA units

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Time allocation

Each unit = 1 GCSE = 90 GLH

OPTION 1: Award - 1.5 hours per week over 2 years

OPTION 2: Certificate - 3 hours per week over 2 years

OPTION 3: Diploma - 5/6 hours per week over 2 years

DiDA GNVQ

D201 most of Units 1 & 5

D202 all of Unit 7

D203 all of Unit 6

D204 aspects of Units 2, 5 & 9

GNVQ mapping for Level 2

Certificate

Diploma

The DiDA suite

Award

Using ICT

GraphicsMultimedia

ICT in Enterprise

DiDA software toolkit

• artwork and imaging

• databases & spreadsheets

• internet & intranets

• presentations

• project management & mind mapping

• web authoring

• word processing

one multimedia work station per student

range of digital tools eg cameras, microphone, headsets

internet access and email

individual storage area

security, back-up and archiving

Resources

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What does a DiDA unit look like?

Introduction

What you need to learn

- Content

- Managing your project

- ICT skills

Assessing students’ work

Delivery, links and resources

Summative Project Brief (SPB) set by Edexcel

SPB is on-screen and interactive

Evidence collected in e-portfolio

Internally marked, externally moderated

Pass, credit, merit, distinction

How is DiDA assessed?

DiDA unit mark scheme

• Maximum mark of 42

• 6 activities used to assess achievement

• 5, 7 or 9 marks allocated to each activity

• Marks aggregated

• 18=Pass, 24=Credit, 30=Merit, 36=Dist

Stimulus …Ideas …

www.www.

Internet

The summative project

have a look

• Collection of evidence

• Structured and navigable

• Designed to be viewed on-screen

• Vehicle for assessment and moderation

• Showcase of achievements

What is an e-portfolio?

have a look

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DiDA Centre

http://www.edexcelonline.org.uk

DiDAe-Portfolio System

Edexcel

• Level 1/Level 2

• Embedded/discrete delivery

• Building up v dropping down

• Links to other subjects

• Using ICT - the place to start!

Teaching and learning

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The Macromedia connection

• Expert advice, support and training

• Endorsement

• SPB template

• Macromedia Associate quals

Within DiDA suite

GCE in Applied ICT

GCE in Media and Communication Production

Work-based training

Own business enterprise

Almost anywhere!

Where next?

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Audit resources

Schedule a start date

Book a planning meeting

Get online with Edexcel

Check FAQs on a regular basis – DiDA website area @ www.edexcel.org.uk

What next?