I use this ICT/Computing resource as a short extension task during ICT sessions or for students studying EDSQ (Essential Digital Skills Qualification). It could also be used as a quick assessment after completing lessons related to computer abbreviations. Ideal for students Entry Level 3+ Students are to name the common ICT abbreviations.

I use this ICT/Computing resource as a short extension task during ICT sessions. Students are to name the computer file extensions.

I use this ICT/Computing resource as an extension task during ICT sessions. This is an Excel Spreadsheet task, where students are asked to research the costings for an ICT computer system. This resource can support budgeting skills for SEN students doing ICT courses. This resource could also be used as a substitute teacher resource.

I use this resource for students completing the EDSQ Essential Digital Skills Qualification. ICT/IT tutors or learning support assistants can write a witness statement to provide evidence for students portfolios, when students have demonstrated practical ICT/IT skills for their EDSQ course.

This is a resource I use for students who require IT, ICT or EDSQ (Essential Digital Skills Qualification) sessions. At the beginning of the year, the students state what their IT/ICT EHCP goal is and how they will achieve it in sessions. This goal is then reviewed again half way through the year and again at the end of the year to measure progress and achievement. (See accompanying EHCP goal review sheet.)

This is a resource I use for students who are completing IT, ICT or EDSQ (Essential Digital Skills Qualification) sessions. At the beginning of the year, the students state what their IT/ICT EHCP goal is and how they will achieve it in sessions. This resource is then used to review progress and achievement half way through the year and again at the end of the year. (See accompanying EHCP goal set up sheet.)

A 5 page task booklet, which can be used as an extension task or for substitute teaching for students studying IT and learning about Computer Operating Systems. Students are asked to name 5 different operating systems and provide evidence of User Interfaces. Perfect for SEN Entry Level 1 and above.

This is an Entry Level 3, 8 page task booklet to teach the EDSQ (Essential Digital Skills Qualification) Unit 1 - Using Devices - Operating Systems. Includes sections where students can demonstrate the usage and maintenance of operating systems. Perfect for Entry Level 3 and Level 1 students, including SEN students. There is also an 15 slide PowerPoint presentation to go with it, that is a full teaching PowerPoint, with recap of previous lesson, learning outcomes, gauging prior knowledge, teaching slides, keywords, an extension task and a recap of learning.

This is an 15 slide PowerPoint presentation to teach the EDSQ (Essential Digital Skills Qualification) Unit 1 - Using Devices - Operating Systems. Perfect for Entry Level 3 and Level 1 students. It is a full teaching PowerPoint, with recap of previous lesson, learning outcomes, gauging prior knowledge, teaching slides, keywords, an extension task and a recap of learning. There are also 2 task booklets (Entry Level 3 & Level 1) that come with it.

This is a Level 1, 8 page task booklet to teach the EDSQ (Essential Digital Skills Qualification) Unit 1 - Using Devices - Operating Systems. Includes sections where students can demonstrate the usage and maintenance of operating systems. Perfect for Entry Level 3 and Level 1 students, including SEN students. There is also an 15 slide PowerPoint presentation to go with it, that is a full teaching PowerPoint, with recap of previous lesson, learning outcomes, gauging prior knowledge, teaching slides, keywords, an extension task and a recap of learning.

This is a 7 page task booklet to teach the EDSQ (Essential Digital Skills Qualification) Unit 1 - Using Devices - Hardware and Software. Includes sections where students can demonstrate the usage of hardware and software. Perfect for Entry Level 3 and Level 1 students, including SEN students. There is also an 18 slide PowerPoint presentation to go with it, that is a full teaching PowerPoint, with learning outcomes, gauging prior knowledge, teaching slides, keywords, 2 extension tasks and a recap of learning.

This is an 18 slide PowerPoint presentation to teach the EDSQ (Essential Digital Skills Qualification) Unit 1 - Using Devices - Hardware and Software. Perfect for Entry Level 3 and Level 1 students. It is a full teaching PowerPoint, with learning outcomes, gauging prior knowledge, teaching slides, keywords, 2 extension tasks and a recap of learning. There is also a 7 page task booklet that comes with it.

This is an 11 page PowerPoint presentation, which can also be printed out as an information booklet. The PowerPoint gives an overview of the EDSQ qualification course. It gives a brief explanation of what the students will be learning in each unit and what assessments are needed. This is a perfect resource to use with SEN students (Entry 3 to Level 1) who need to complete an EDSQ qualification.

This resource can be used in ICT/Computing sessions as an end of session/topic student feedback sheet/exit slip. It can be used to gauge a students understanding of the session or topic and provides written feedback and next steps to support learning.

This is a resource I use with my SEN students who are completing IT courses. Students are tasked with creating and conducting a survey (to work on their communication skills and confidence). Students have to find out what types of computer products people prefer (Laptop, Mobile, Smart Watch etc.) It can also be used to develop students’ Excel document skills by collating the results into a bar chart or graph. Perfect for Entry Level 3 and above.

This is a 3 page task booklet to teach the EDSQ (Essential Digital Skills Qualification) Unit 1 - Using Devices - Locate and install and application. It includes sections where students can demonstrate how to install an app. Perfect for both Entry Level 3 and Level 1 students, including SEN students.

A scheme of work year plan (overview) for the IT/Computing Essential Digital Skills Qualification (EDSQ) for Level 1. Using the Pearson curriculum specification (although can easily be adapted to suit other awarding bodies such as NOCN or OCN). Starting the academic year 2023-2024. Useful as a guide when creating your scheme of work. Ideal for SEN students, the course curriculum is spaced out through the year to allow plenty of time for completion and repeat assessments if needed. It covers all five units: Using Devices and Handling Information Creating and Editing Communicating Transacting Being Safe and Responsible Online.