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S1/2 Information and Communications Technology


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S1/2 Information and Communications Technology
 
The S1/2 ICT course at KGS  offers students in their start at secondary education a chance to develop understanding of how ICT can be applied across the curriculum, it serves as an introduction to problem solving through developing computational skills. The course supports young people to become, "successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors."

The aims of the Course are to enable learners to;
  • develop and apply skills and knowledge across a range of technologies 
  • use equipment and software appropriately 
  • use a range of applications 
  • communicate effectively using digital  technologies
Course activities also provide opportunities for learners to develop generic and transferable skills in computer literacy including searching and retrieving information to inform thinking and decision making, and problem-solving. 
Learners will also have opportunities to develop skills in working independently and in collaborating and working with others. Study programmes can be developed which provide a pathway for each learner to focus on their particular strengths and interests, and to work with others and/or on individual activity as appropriate, and which allows integration of Units in respect of learning, teaching and assessment. The Course content Includes;
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