Summary: WJEC Information and Communication Technology GCSE Student's Book has been published to support WJEC's new specification. Written and edited by highly experienced senior examiners and teachers, the text covers the examined and controlled assessment units of the course:- Understanding ICT- Solving Problems with ICT- ICT in Organisations- Developing Multimedia ICT SolutionsThe core knowledge and understanding required by students for the examined units is provided through an accessible and comprehensive narrative. Tasks and exam-style questions are provided throughout the chapters, providing students with opportunities to prepare for the exams.Students are also provided with support in tackling the controlled assessment tasks. Access to free digital resources that support them in their work is provided with each copy of the book.
Written by an experienced teacher and edited by senior examiners, including the current chief examinersWJEC EndorsedSupported by free digital resources designed to help students in their studies.
Table of Contents: Understanding ICTData and quality of dataHome EntertainmentHome and personal communication systemsHome businessOrganisations: School, home, environmentICT and learningApplications softwareInformation-handling softwareEmailSpreadsheetsDesktop publishingWeb and presentation softwareHealth, safety and other issuesICT in organisationsData, information and knowledgeMultimedia componentsArt in ICTPresentation softwareMultimedia industriesAnimationNetworksSocial and environmental impactThe human-computer interfaceApplications of ICTProcess control in industryStock control and order processingSafety in organisationsIntroduction to the examinationsSolving problems with ICTSolving problems with ICTDeveloping multimedia ICT solutionsDeveloping multimedia ICT solutionsPreparing for the examinations