Year 8

• E-Safety 

• Google Classroom

• Read/Write Software

• Creating Folders for Documents

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Publisher 

• Google Sites 

• Presentation Software 

• Emails 

Year 9

• Cyber Security 
• Spreadsheets
• Movie Maker
• Introduction to Database
• Micro Bits 
• Scratch 

Year 10

• Further development of Database 
• Microsoft Web Expression 
• Go Berserk 

GCSE Digital Technology

Digital Technology: - Link to GCSE ICT Google Sites: https://sites.google.com/c2ken.net/sjbcgcseoptions2023-2024/gcse-ict-digital-technology 

The CCEA GCSE Digital Technology specification is unique in the UK. Students choose either Route A: Multimedia or Route B: Programming. Based on this, the qualification they achieve is either GCSE Digital Technology (Multimedia) or GCSE Digital Technology (Programming).

Students acquire and apply knowledge and understanding of digital technology in a variety of contexts. They also develop creative and practical digital technology skills, either using a range of generic software or in an object-oriented environment. They explore the legal, social, economic, ethical and environmental impact of digital technology. This qualification also helps them to develop transferable skills such as creative problem-solving and teamwork.

This qualification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed through the Cross-Curricular Skill of Using ICT.

This specification is unitised, so it’s possible to take part of the assessment at the end of the first year of study.

In SJBC we undertake the following units: 

• Unit 1: Digital Technology 30% exam 

In this unit, students explore a range of digital technologies available for data storage, manipulation, presentation and transfer. They also evaluate the importance of data security and data legislation.

• Unit 2: Digital Authoring Concepts 40% exam 

In this unit, students develop understanding of the concepts involved in the development of digital systems.

• Unit 3: Digital Authoring Practice 30% controlled assessment. 

In this unit, students design, develop and test digital multimedia systems.

Unit 1 is compulsory. Students then complete Units 2 and 3 (Route A).

OCN ICT

OCN Digital Applications and Creative Arts- Link to Google Sites: https://sites.google.com/c2ken.net/sjbcgcseoptions2023-2024/ocn-ict 

The creative arts and digital technologies sectors are recognised as growth areas within the economy. The OCN NI Level 1 and Level 2 Awards in Creative Arts and Digital Technologies qualifications have been designed to offer learners an introduction to skills and knowledge required in the creative arts and digital technology sectors. They offer a wide range of options mirroring the careers and occupations available within these sectors. OCN units are 100% portfolio. 

The units currently studied are:

Unit 1: Using Social Media to Market and Promote Events, Products and Services.

In this unit pupils will be exploring the opportunities and threats associated with using social media, understand the applications of social media, be able to use social media for marketing and promotion.

Unit 2: Using Multimedia Software 

In this unit pupils will be able to plan multimedia products, input and combine content to build multimedia outcomes, use multimedia software tools to edit and format multimedia content and be able to play and present multimedia outcomes.

Unit 3: Developing Websites

In this unit pupils will be able to  create structures and styles for websites, use software tools to prepare
content for websites, and be able to publish websites. 

Unit 4: Using Imaging Software Tools

In this unit pupils will be able to obtain, insert and combine information for images and be able to use imaging software tools to create, manipulate and edit images.

GCSE Business and Communication Systems 

This specification sets out the content and assessment details for our GCSE course in Business and Communication Systems. We have designed this specification to meet
the requirements of:
• Northern Ireland GCSE Design Principles; and
• Northern Ireland GCE and GCSE Qualifications Criteria.

The specification supports the aim of the Northern Ireland Curriculum to empower young people to achieve their potential and to make informed and responsible decisions throughout their lives, as well as its objectives:
• to develop the young person as an individual;
• to develop the young person as a contributor to society; and
• to develop the young person as a contributor to the economy and environment.

The specification has three units:

• Unit 1: Software Applications for Business. 40% Computer exam.  
• Unit 2: The Business Environment. 35% Written exam. 
• Unit 3: Developing Digital Solutions. 25% Controlled Assessment 

Unit 1: Software Applications for Business. In this unit, students learn about relevant functions in software applications and
develop their skills in using them in business contexts. When using software applications, students should be aware of standard ways of working and best practice approaches.

Unit 2: The Business Environment. In this unit, students gain a broad introduction to the business world. They learn
about recruitment, selection, training and marketing, as well as the implications of digital technology for business.

Unit 3: Developing Digital Solutions. In this unit, students use the skills they have developed in Units 1 and 2 to plan and develop a digital solution for a business. This unit is synoptic; it tests students’ understanding of the connections between the different elements of the subject.