BTEC First ICT Practitioners
BTEC First ICT Practitioners

Author: Sharon Yull

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 0750683244

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BTEC First ICT Practitioners is a key new course book for the 2006 BTEC First ICT Practitioner schemes from Edexcel. Full coverage is given to the core units of the Certificate and Diploma (units 1 and 2) and to selected specialist units: * Using ICT to Present Information (Unit 1) * Introduction to Computer Systems (Unit 2) * Website Development (Unit 4) * Networking Essentials (Unit 6) * Database Software (Unit 9) * Spreadsheet Software (Unit 10) * ICT Graphics (Unit 18) Each chapter in the textbook corresponds to one of these units of the syllabus. Students of BTEC First ICT programmes will find this text essential reading for the duration of their study - all the core material they will be following throughout their course is included in this book. Each chapter includes numerous illustrations, learning outcome summaries, definitions, learner activities, test your knowledge quiz questions and exercises. The result is a clear, straightforward and easily accessible text, which encourages independent study and acts as a reference to various topics within the qualification. The choice of specialist units reflects the breadth of Information and Communication Technology, rather than focusing on specific computing areas such as hardware and programming, and puts the emphasis on practical rather than academic units. It provides students with an excellent portfolio of knowledge and skills that will enable them to progress onto higher qualifications, such as the BTEC National, AS and A2, or to suitable employment within the ICT sector. Sharon Yull is a Senior Lecturer at City College Norwich and a Senior Subject Examiner for Higher Nationals in Computing for Edexcel. Sharon also runs the Training and Education Company, an IT and education consultancy, and has written books for other BTEC IT qualifications. * Chapter by chapter coverage of the compulsory core units and selected specialist units of the 2006 BTEC Firsts in ICT for Practitioners * The specialist units have been chosen with a view to develop practical skills and to reflect the breadth of ICT * Student-friendly text with numerous illustrations, definitions, activities, quiz questions, and exercises

BTEC First ICT Practitioners Curriculum Support Pack
BTEC First ICT Practitioners Curriculum Support Pack

Author: Sharon Yull

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2009-10-26

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 1136425519

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Used alongside the students’ text, BTEC First in ICT for Practitioners, this pack offers an essential suite of photocopiable handouts with student activities and case studies for the compulsory core units and selected specialist units of the 2006 BTEC First in ICT for Practitioners schemes from Edexcel. Full coverage is given to the core units of the Certificate and Diploma (units 1 and 2) and to the selected specialist units covered in the textbook: * Using ICT to Present Information (Unit 1) * Introduction to Computer Systems (Unit 2) * Website Development (Unit 4) * Networking Essentials (Unit 6) * Database Software (Unit 9) * Spreadsheet Software (Unit 10) * ICT Graphics (Unit 18) In addition, the ICT Project (Unit 3) is supported with handouts with activities to guide students through project planning and problem solving techniques. Also available in electronic form on the CD-ROM, this pack will save teachers and course teams many hours work preparing handouts and assignments and is freely photocopiable within the purchasing institution. The CD-ROM also contains selected illustrations from the textbooks for lecturers to use in their own presentations and handouts. Sharon Yull is a Senior Lecturer at City College Norwich and a Senior Subject Examiner for Higher Nationals in Computing for Edexcel. Sharon also runs the Training and Education Company, an IT and education consultancy and has written books for other BTEC IT qualifications.

BTEC First ICT Practitioners Curriculum Support Pack
BTEC First ICT Practitioners Curriculum Support Pack

Author: Sharon Yull

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2009-10-26

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13: 1136425527

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Used alongside the students’ text, BTEC First in ICT for Practitioners, this pack offers an essential suite of photocopiable handouts with student activities and case studies for the compulsory core units and selected specialist units of the 2006 BTEC First in ICT for Practitioners schemes from Edexcel. Full coverage is given to the core units of the Certificate and Diploma (units 1 and 2) and to the selected specialist units covered in the textbook: * Using ICT to Present Information (Unit 1) * Introduction to Computer Systems (Unit 2) * Website Development (Unit 4) * Networking Essentials (Unit 6) * Database Software (Unit 9) * Spreadsheet Software (Unit 10) * ICT Graphics (Unit 18) In addition, the ICT Project (Unit 3) is supported with handouts with activities to guide students through project planning and problem solving techniques. Also available in electronic form on the CD-ROM, this pack will save teachers and course teams many hours work preparing handouts and assignments and is freely photocopiable within the purchasing institution. The CD-ROM also contains selected illustrations from the textbooks for lecturers to use in their own presentations and handouts. Sharon Yull is a Senior Lecturer at City College Norwich and a Senior Subject Examiner for Higher Nationals in Computing for Edexcel. Sharon also runs the Training and Education Company, an IT and education consultancy and has written books for other BTEC IT qualifications.

The importance of teaching
The importance of teaching

Author: Great Britain: Department for Education

Publisher: The Stationery Office

Published: 2010-11-24

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 9780101798020

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England's school system performs below its potential and can improve significantly. This white paper outlines action designed to: tackle the weaknesses in the system; strengthen the status of teachers and teaching; reinforce the standards set by the curriculum and qualifications; give schools back the freedom to determine their own development; make schools more accountable to parents, and help them to learn more quickly and systematically from good practice elsewhere; narrow the gap in attainment between rich and poor. The quality of teachers and teaching is the most important factor in determining how well children do. The Government will continue to raise the quality of new entrants to the profession, reform initial teacher training, develop a network of "teaching schools" to lead training and development, and reduce the bureaucratic burden on schools. Teachers will be given more powers to control bad behaviour. The National Curriculum will be reviewed, specifying a tighter model of knowledge of core subjects so that the Curriculum becomes a benchmark against which school can be judged. Schools will be given more freedom and autonomy, the Academies programme extended and parents will be able to set up "Free Schools" to meet parent demand. Accountability for pupil performance is critical, and much more information will be available to aid understanding of a school's performance. School improvement will be the responsibility of schools, not central government. Funding of schools needs to be fairer and more transparent, and there will be a Pupil Premium to target resources on the most deprived pupils.

Understanding Enterprise
Understanding Enterprise

Author: Simon Bridge

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-10-17

Total Pages: 634

ISBN-13: 1350304875

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Now in its fifth edition, Understanding Enterprise has established itself as one of the most widely respected guides to the discipline, providing a refreshingly perceptive approach to understanding and applying theory. It offers a critical introduction to enterprise in its broadest context, with particular emphasis on its application to entrepreneurs and small business. Divided into three parts, the course examines traditional approaches, new perspectives on the subject, and the success-or otherwise-of government policy. Written by leading experts with a combined wealth of research, teaching and consulting experience, this textbook will be an essential companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students of enterprise and small business. Policy makers and practitioners will also benefit from this comprehensive guide. New to this Edition: - Extensively revised to take into account the latest thinking and research, with updated content and examples throughout - Updated coverage of the impact and failings of comparative government policies - Enhanced pedagogical features to engage students and enliven their learning experience

Research Methods for Sports Studies
Research Methods for Sports Studies

Author: Chris Gratton

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0415493927

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This comprehensive, accessible and practical textbook provides a complete grounding in both qualitative and quantitative research methods for the sports studies student. The book offers the reader a step-by-step guide to the research process, from designing a research project, to collecting and analyzing data, to reporting the research, and is richly illustrated throughout with sport-related case-studies and examples from around the world. Now in a fully revised and updated new edition, the book covers key topics such as: choosing an appropriate research design undertaking a literature review key research techniques, including questionnaires, interviews, content analysis and ethnographic studies data analysis, including an introduction to SPSS, as well as guides to descriptive and inferential statistics writing a research report ethical issues in sports research. Research Methods in Sports Studies is designed to be a complete and self-contained companion to any research methods course and contains a wealth of useful features, such as highlighted definitions of key terms, revision questions, practical research exercises, and a companion website with web links, multiple choice questions, powerpoint slides, and other learning resources. The book is also an invaluable reference for any student undertaking a dissertation or research project as part of their studies. Visit the companion website at: www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415493932