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Learning Objective:  What is a software development lifecycle? Describe different phases in the SDLC and Understand why we have different SDLC models What does each phase mean? SDLC MODELS: Waterfall Incremental Spiral V Shaped In your groups you will create a sculpture of your SDLC model from the materials given, you must show: 1. A physical representation of your model 2. Why a software developer would use this model 3. The advantages and disadvantages of your model You will present your model to the class and each member of the group will need to present something. You will have 2 minutes to present your model. Research Resources: BBC Bitesize KAHOOT

Learning Objective:  Understand how to decode  binary numbers and convert them to letters  using ASCII Who can answer these questions...... What 2 numbers do we use in binary? What is Denary? What number is 'off' in Binary? What number is 'on' in Binary? Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 1. Write a secret message using correct SPAG.  2. Make your sentence secret by using the ASCII code table.  3. Who will be able to decode your message? Ask a partner to swap codes to find out the secret message Binary Game KAHOOT

Learning Objective:   Use spreadsheet software to  create graphs and  understand the different  types of graph you can use in MS Excel Can you place the correct cell references in to the sheet? Play a game HERE!

Learning Objective: Download your PowerPoint HERE 1. save the powerpoint in to your area 2. Let's do the first task together - slide 5 3. Get pictures of the components for slide 7-12 4. Complete slides 15-18 5. Let's discuss slides 19, 20 and 21 6. Bus Topology? Ring Topology? Star Topology?

Learning Objective:  Describe the problem of the controlled assessment

Learning Objective: Develop Understanding of Spreadsheets and their basic function using MS Excel Let's watch the video HERE! Can you label the worksheet? Go to google.classroom.com Find your class and complete the Wizard's Challenge,   Gold Mine Challenge and The Sweet Challenge. We will go through each challenge together. Can you complete the quiz here?

Learning Objective: Understand how to create a button in GameMaker Understand how to test your game effectively  Download and play the following games: CLICK HERE FOR THE PLATFORM GAME CLICK HERE FOR THE SCROLL GAME CLICK HERE FOR THE MAZE GAME What parts will be similar to yours? Task 1 Open up Game Maker and save your game in your  DA204SPB Folder Add all your screens as backgrounds in to your game Task 2 Create rooms for each background and ensure the correct background is selected   Task 3 Create buttons in each screen and program them to go to the correct screen Use the video below to help you What type of game are you making? What tasks have you completed? What tasks do you still need to complete? UPDATE THE ARS SHEET

Learning Objective: Understand the scope of the controlled assessment by organising the work What is a controlled assessment? What does it mean? Task 1 Follow the tasks on the slides  to create your evidence document Task 2 As a class we will discuss the Scenario. Follow the slides to start the evidence document Task 3 In groups, start to design the solution 

Learning Objective: Develop evidence of progress by documenting work. What is Binary? Download your evidence document here 1. Save the document in to Sites/ICT/Yr8 2. Write a comment in to your document for the computer systems work, eg. Please see attached sheets for evidence. WAD - What can I do to improve? Does anyone know anything about binary? Or Denary? Can you convert the following (denary) numbers in to Binary?       8 4 2 1 10 = 1 0 1 0 3  =  5  =  12 =  15 = 7  = 9  =  Can you work out how to convert binary numbers in to denary? Try these. 1100 = ? 1110 = ? 0101 = ? 1111 = ? 0001 = ? Can you convert these larger numbers in to binary? 27 = ? 18 = ? 31 = ? 50 = ? 88 = ? 128 = ? GAME 1 GAME 2 GAME 3 TEST YOURSELF Who can tell me what binary is? Who can tell me what denary is? Can you set us a challenge?

Learning Objective:  Describe the changes that have been made in a computing topic through research True or False? Discuss with a partner which topic you have chosen from the following: - Mobile Phones - Video Games Consoles - Robotics - Online Retail - Social Media - Computers in Music - Computers in Sports - Or Other? Go to  classroom.google.com Go to your class Open the 'Trends in Computing' Google Slides document Task 1 Complete the first slide about what Technology you will be researching Task 2 Complete all other slides about your chosen technology Task 3 Add colour and images to the presentation that are relevant to your chosen topic  Some Resources by link: Social Media Article Games Console Article Online Retail Article Computers in Sports Mobile Phone Article Open your checklist in Google Classroom. With your partner check off what you have completed and what you need to complete in th...

Learning Objective: Develop programming planning skills using flowcharts in Scratch \\files.wildern.hants.sch.uk\read\ICT 1. Copy the link above 2. Paste the link in to a Folder window 3. Go to the Scratch Folder  4. Open the file and play the game. 5. Discuss with your partner what the game can do at this current time? Task 1 1. Create a new folder in your area called 'Diamond Hunt Programming Project' 2. Click on this link and download the Task Sheet.  Save it in to your new  'Diamond Hunt Programming Project' folder. 3. Click on this link and download the Evidence Document.  Save this in to your  'Diamond Hunt Programming Project'  folder. 4. Fill in your name to the header and front page of the document. Task 2 1. Using the Task Sheet and in pairs, list all the things that the Diamond Hunt Game should do. You have 2 minutes. 2. Write this up in to your evidence document. Task 3 1. What is a flowchart and why do we use...

Learning Objective:  Identify key components and their use within a computer system Who can tell me about Inputs and Outputs? What Component is it? Pass the question to a mate!

Learning Objective:  Produce algorithms using flow diagrams or pseudocode to solve problems Game 1 Game 2 CodeCademy to learn Python Sign up by clicking on the google button Sign up with your school email Work through the Tasks

Learning Objective:  Understand what an algorithm is used for using flowcharts or pseudocode. Have a go at the quiz in blue or black pen Task 1 Use the resources below to write a definition of an algorithm, flowchart and pseudocode in your books. Ensure you use correct punctuation and grammar!   Video 1 BBC resource Teach ICT - Flowcharts Teach ICT - PseudoCode Example:  In computing, an Algorithm is a a step by step set of instructions for the computer to follow. Task 2 Complete the flowchart worksheet. Match the correct symbols to the correct description and glue it in to your book. Task 3 Draw a flowchart for one of the following algorithms in your book using the correct symbols: 1. Crossing the road 2. Making a cup of tea 3. Making a sandwich Extension Click HERE to test your knowledge Username - Wildern Password - factor43 Peer assess your partner's Flowcharts and definitions with post-it no...