Task 1
Create a booklet that explains why employers value particular employee attributes. Include a table that summarises your findings. (P1) Deadline 13th Sept.
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
Tuesday, 8 October 2013
Unit 1 Task 6
Task 6
Produce a short evaluation in which you explain how different learning styles can aid personal development. Use examples from your own. Experience in using different learning styles throughout the completion of your personal development training. You will need to carry out a small amount of research into learning styles in order to complete this task. M3
Deadline 20th December
There are four main learning styles: Visual, Auditory, Verbal and Physical.
Visual learning has a preference of teaching using images, pictures and colours in order to present the information. This is to allow people to be able to visualise the information or the event and to create their own picture in their minds. This method allows people to create the link between the information written on a page and the image in front of them.
Auditory learning has a preference on using sounds or even music to aid in the learning process. Certain sounds can provoke certain emotions or certain images to appear in your mind; attempting to teach by using associated sounds can be very useful because, when the student hears that specific sound they will be able to link it to a specific word, phrase or event.
Verbal learning has an emphasis on using your words, whether they are written or spoken. This teaching style promotes self-expression, being able to speak your mind and get things wrong in order to be corrected.
Physical learning involves participating in activities and associating the sense of touch with different things. Some people find that performing physical activities is more useful in their own learning process than simply writing something down on a piece of paper.
In this unit I have used visual, auditory and verbal learning methods to help me complete the tasks. I have used diagrams, presentations, videos and other images in several tasks to achieve the highest mark possible; this was my visual learning. I have listened to online videos when I have become stuck with a program to complete different tasks; this was my auditory learning. I have also communicated with my peers and teacher and have read online guides when I have become stuck with a task or to find out what to do next; this was my verbal learning.
Visual learning has a preference of teaching using images, pictures and colours in order to present the information. This is to allow people to be able to visualise the information or the event and to create their own picture in their minds. This method allows people to create the link between the information written on a page and the image in front of them.
Auditory learning has a preference on using sounds or even music to aid in the learning process. Certain sounds can provoke certain emotions or certain images to appear in your mind; attempting to teach by using associated sounds can be very useful because, when the student hears that specific sound they will be able to link it to a specific word, phrase or event.
Verbal learning has an emphasis on using your words, whether they are written or spoken. This teaching style promotes self-expression, being able to speak your mind and get things wrong in order to be corrected.
Physical learning involves participating in activities and associating the sense of touch with different things. Some people find that performing physical activities is more useful in their own learning process than simply writing something down on a piece of paper.
In this unit I have used visual, auditory and verbal learning methods to help me complete the tasks. I have used diagrams, presentations, videos and other images in several tasks to achieve the highest mark possible; this was my visual learning. I have listened to online videos when I have become stuck with a program to complete different tasks; this was my auditory learning. I have also communicated with my peers and teacher and have read online guides when I have become stuck with a task or to find out what to do next; this was my verbal learning.
Unit 1 Task 5
Task 5
Following the recruitment evening you and your colleagues are going to analyse interpersonal and written communications, criticising and justifying particular techniques used. Discuss with your peers the different interpersonal and written communication skills used during this project. Then write an individual report that analyses the discussed interpersonal and written communications criticising and justifying the different techniques used. (D1) Deadline 6th December
I used clear written communication when posting blogs and responding to comments on my blogs. The advantage of this is that my work can be clearly understood without any verbal confirmation or reassurance necessary. The disadvantage is that ensuring everything that had been written was correct in terms of grammar, spelling and sentence structure; doing these checks took a lot of time.
I used teacher broadcasting demonstrations when beginning and finishing a set task. The advantage of this is that I am able to confidently begin and complete any task I am set; due to the demonstrations I know exactly what must be done to complete the task. The disadvantage is that, if I don’t understand anything that is said, I must rely on another method of communication to know how to complete the set work.
I used Blogger when I was posting my work for public display and for marking. The advantage of this is that all of the work required for the unit can be found in one place and is easily accessed. The disadvantage of this is that it can be quite difficult to understand and to find your way around the website and the pages.
I used Word to type up the information required for some of the tasks before I posted them in Blogger. The advantages of word is that it is extremely easy to use with several tool to help ensure that all spelling is correct and the layout is easy to understand. The only disadvantage is that not every task could be completed on work as it lacked some necessary features.
I used Published to complete some tasks that required a presentation or a leaflet. The advantages of this are that the program is easy to use and has the tools to create a very professional final product. The disadvantage is that it takes a long time to learn how to use the program properly.
I used Google Calendar to keep track of my work and to complete Task 3. The advantage of this is that all of the work to be completed and any deadlines can be marked down on the calendar and updates and reminders can be set. The disadvantage is that some aspects of the site can be quite confusing with some arguably unnecessary features.
- · Verbal Communication
- · Written Communication
- · Teacher Broadcasting Demonstration
- · Using Blogger
- · Using Word
- · Using Publisher
- · Using Google Calendar
I used clear written communication when posting blogs and responding to comments on my blogs. The advantage of this is that my work can be clearly understood without any verbal confirmation or reassurance necessary. The disadvantage is that ensuring everything that had been written was correct in terms of grammar, spelling and sentence structure; doing these checks took a lot of time.
I used teacher broadcasting demonstrations when beginning and finishing a set task. The advantage of this is that I am able to confidently begin and complete any task I am set; due to the demonstrations I know exactly what must be done to complete the task. The disadvantage is that, if I don’t understand anything that is said, I must rely on another method of communication to know how to complete the set work.
I used Blogger when I was posting my work for public display and for marking. The advantage of this is that all of the work required for the unit can be found in one place and is easily accessed. The disadvantage of this is that it can be quite difficult to understand and to find your way around the website and the pages.
I used Word to type up the information required for some of the tasks before I posted them in Blogger. The advantages of word is that it is extremely easy to use with several tool to help ensure that all spelling is correct and the layout is easy to understand. The only disadvantage is that not every task could be completed on work as it lacked some necessary features.
I used Published to complete some tasks that required a presentation or a leaflet. The advantages of this are that the program is easy to use and has the tools to create a very professional final product. The disadvantage is that it takes a long time to learn how to use the program properly.
I used Google Calendar to keep track of my work and to complete Task 3. The advantage of this is that all of the work to be completed and any deadlines can be marked down on the calendar and updates and reminders can be set. The disadvantage is that some aspects of the site can be quite confusing with some arguably unnecessary features.
Unit 1 Task 4 Corrections
Task 4
Create a dummies guide to using a feature of a software package of your choice.
For example, how to use the spelling, grammar and Thesaurus features in Word, or how to set up a simple presentation in Powerpoint. (P6) As part of your on going development and to fully achieve P5 you must review another students Dummies Guide, add comments on their post using the guidelines below.
Review the document and annotate to show any corrections to spelling, grammar, structure, formatting or content. (M2)
Deadline 22nd Nov.
Unit 1 Task 3
Task 3
You must create and maintain a personal development plan which you will share on the recruitment evening.
This should begin with the completion of a skills audit, through which you will be able to identify your training needs.
The development plan should be completed using Google Calendar, and must include dates for completion of each stage of your training.
Add notes describing the source of the training at each stage. (P7-P8). This can be demonstrated by editing your google calendar and adding notes to demonstrate where or how you learnt how to do the skill.
Demonstrate effective communication interpersonal skills by discussing or emailing your plan to your tutor and also with your peer group and amend accordingly.
Embed your plan into your Blogspot, and ensure that you add notes to each planning stage to show that it has been completed. (P4).
Please note: you must respond to the feedback on Blogger as part of the evidence required for P5
Deadline Nov. 8th
For D2 (Independently use a personal development plan to undergo a process of identification of skill need and related improvement), your personal development plan that has been maintained throughout the assignment will provide the evidence required. Please note: if you complete the plan at the end you will not be awarded the Distinction criteria. You must maintain your plan throughout the assignment to be awarded a Distinction Deadline Dec. 13th. Evidence for D2 is dated annotated print screens of training taking place.
Initial audit
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I can save a new document
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I can save a document using the ‘save as’ facility
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I can format a document
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I can change fonts
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I can spell check
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I can wrap around text
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I can use templates appropriately
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I can use headers and footers appropriately
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I can use the Thesaurus
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I can format the background
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Level
2
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I can change the print/page setup
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I can paginate a document
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I can import external data from other packages
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I can use mail merge
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I can insert footnotes and end notes
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I can search and replace
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I can use Styles
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I can use Word count
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Level
3
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I can create a customised dictionary
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I can create an automatic table of contents
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I can create an index
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Spreadsheets
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I can add new worksheets to existing ones
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I can rename worksheets
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I can move or copy sheets
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I can add columns
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I can add rows
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I can delete columns
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I can delete rows
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I can enter data
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I can copy a formula or a data series along a row or
a column
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I can sort data in ascending and descending order
using primary and secondary sort functions
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I can format data to show different data types
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I can format data to show different data types,
including date
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I can format data to show different data types,
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I can format data to show different data types,
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I can format cells to show bold
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I can format cells to show italics
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I can format cells to show underline
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I can format cells to show font style
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I can format
cells to show font size
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I can format cells to show cell border and shading
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I can format cells to show text alignment and
positioning within a cell
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I can import data
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I can create formulas
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I can use functions
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I can select
non-adjacent columns
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I can use Goal Seek
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I can create charts/graphs and modify them
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I can use filters and sort data into order
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I can amend data on the spreadsheet in order to get
different results
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I can change
font size, type and colour in a cell and over a range of cells
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I can move cell contents by using the click and drag
approach
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I can create and edit a graph using the chart wizard
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I can rename worksheets
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I know how to print formulae
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I can preview and print spreadsheets using the
appropriate orientation
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Level 2
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I can cut and paste data and graphs from
spreadsheets into other applications
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Level 3
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I can use absolute cell referencing
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I can use relative cell referencing
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I can group worksheets to allow consistent editing
of cells in a work book
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I can use the Paste Special and the Paste Link
commands
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I can use conditional formatting
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I can merge cell contents
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PowerPoint
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Level
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I can open a new document
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I can open an existing document
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I can save a new document
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I can save a document using the ‘save as’ facility
and I understand why it is important to do so
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I can format a document
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I can change fonts
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I can spell check
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I can insert text
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I can insert images, change font
and layout
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I can create and run a slide show
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I can add animation and
transitions
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I can insert hyperlinks
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I can add timings and animations
to a slide show
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I can add slides
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I can amend slides
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I can delete slides
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I can create my own backgrounds on a slide
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I can use backgrounds that are already created
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I can insert graphics
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I can use ClipArt
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I know how to use animations appropriately
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I know how to edit images by cropping
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I know how to edit images by resizing
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I can view a presentation on a mouse click
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I can set up a show to run automatically on timings
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I can insert transitions and animations
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Level 2
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I can create a slide master
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I can import sound – KS 4 & 5
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I can import video – KS 4 & 5
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I know how to present printouts as handouts
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I know how to present printouts as notes pages
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Email
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Level 1
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I can send emails
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I can receive emails
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I can reply to emails
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I can forward emails to single
recipients
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I can forward emails to multiple
recipients
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I can attach a file to an email
message
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I can attach multiple files to an email message
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I can appropriately set the importance of a message
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Level 2
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I can use Cc
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I can use Bcc
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I can use an address book
appropriately and can store an address
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I can use an address book
appropriately and can retrieve an address
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I can use an address book
appropriately and can use addresses
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I can create and use an email signature
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Internet
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I can navigate to known websites,
and do basic searches
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I can save images from a website as required and use
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I can save text from a website as required and use
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I can connect to the internet using a URL
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I can navigate around a website
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I can access and download appropriate information
from the internet
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I can bookmark websites and add to
favourites
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I understand the restrictions of
copyright
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I can use a URL to connect to a
website from an intranet
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I can use a URL to connect to a
website from favourites
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I can use a URL to connect to a
website from bookmarks
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I can use a URL to connect to a
website typing accurately
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Level 2
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I can use Boolean Operators to undertake more
accurate searches
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I can save video from a website as required and use
them appropriately
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I can save animations from a website as required and
use them appropriately
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Desktop
Publishing (Publisher or Adobe Indesign)
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I can open an existing document
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I can save a new document
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I can save a document using the ‘save as’ facility
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I can format a document
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I can change fonts
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I can spell check
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I can insert text
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I can insert images, change font and layout
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I can design documents from scratch
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I can decide which publication to use at the
appropriate time; for example, newsletters, worksheets, brochures, etc.
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I can use text boxes
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I can use Word Art
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I can insert tables
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I can insert picture frames
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I can insert Clip Art
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I can use Shapes and Auto Shapes
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I can add text
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I can amend text
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I can delete text
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I can use colour
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I can format backgrounds
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I can format colours
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I can format images
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I can copy text and images
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I can paste text and images
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I can move text and images
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Level 2
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I can use templates
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I can use text effects
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I can insert tables
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I can edit tables
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I can reposition tables
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I can resize tables
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Multimedia
(cameras, scanners etc.)
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Level 1
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I can use a
digital camera
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I can use a digital camcorder
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I can transfer images from a camera to a computer
and edit these images
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I can use software to import images into appropriate
applications
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I can use software to import images into appropriate
applications, including Moviemaker
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I can use software to import images into appropriate
applications, including Publisher
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I can crop and change file size
and format as appropriate to purpose, e.g. save as jpeg
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Level 2
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I can use software to import images into appropriate
applications, including Photo Editor
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I can recognise the difference between different
image files, such as vector based
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I can recognise the difference between different
image files, such as bitmapped
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I can use a scanner to import images into
appropriate applications
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I can use a scanner to capture images
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WORD
I can paginate a document
I can create a customised dictionary
I can create an automatic table of contents
EXCEL
I can create formulas
I can use Goal Seek
I know how to print formulae
I can use absolute cell referencing
I can group worksheets to allow consistent editing of cells in a work book
INTERNET
I can use Boolean Operators to undertake more accurate searches
WORD
I can wrap around text
I can use templates appropriately
I can format the background
I can import external data from other packages
I can use mail merge
I can create an index
EXCEL
I can copy a formula or a data series along a row or a column
I can sort data in ascending and descending order using primary and secondary sort functions
I can format data to show different data types
I can format data to show different data types, including date
I can format data to show different data types, including percentage
I can format data to show different data types, including currency
I can use functions
I can use filters and sort data into order
I can amend data on the spread-sheet in order to get different results
I can move cell contents by using the click and drag approach
I can create and edit a graph using the chart wizard
I can preview and print spread-sheets using the appropriate orientation
I can use relative cell referencing
I can use the Paste Special and the Paste Link commands
I can use conditional formatting
I can merge cell contents
POWERPOINT
I can insert hyperlinks
I can create a slide master
I can import video KS 4 & 5
I know how to present printouts as notes pages
EMAIL
I can use Bcc
I can create and use an email signature
INTERNET
I can use a URL to connect to a website from an intranet
I can save a video from a website as required and use them appropriately
I can save animations from a website as required and use them appropriately
PUBLISHER/ADOBE DESIGN
I can format a document
I can design documents from scratch
I can decide which publication to use at the appropriate time; e.g. newsletters, worksheets and brochures
I can insert picture frames
I can format colours
I can format images
I can use text effects
CAMERAS/SCANNERS
I can use software to import images intro appropriate applications, including Photo Editor
I can use a scanner to import images into appropriate applications
I can paginate a document
I can create a customised dictionary
I can create an automatic table of contents
EXCEL
I can create formulas
I can use Goal Seek
I know how to print formulae
I can use absolute cell referencing
I can group worksheets to allow consistent editing of cells in a work book
INTERNET
I can use Boolean Operators to undertake more accurate searches
WORD
I can wrap around text
I can use templates appropriately
I can format the background
I can import external data from other packages
I can use mail merge
I can create an index
EXCEL
I can copy a formula or a data series along a row or a column
I can sort data in ascending and descending order using primary and secondary sort functions
I can format data to show different data types
I can format data to show different data types, including date
I can format data to show different data types, including percentage
I can format data to show different data types, including currency
I can use functions
I can use filters and sort data into order
I can amend data on the spread-sheet in order to get different results
I can move cell contents by using the click and drag approach
I can create and edit a graph using the chart wizard
I can preview and print spread-sheets using the appropriate orientation
I can use relative cell referencing
I can use the Paste Special and the Paste Link commands
I can use conditional formatting
I can merge cell contents
POWERPOINT
I can insert hyperlinks
I can create a slide master
I can import video KS 4 & 5
I know how to present printouts as notes pages
I can use Bcc
I can create and use an email signature
INTERNET
I can use a URL to connect to a website from an intranet
I can save a video from a website as required and use them appropriately
I can save animations from a website as required and use them appropriately
PUBLISHER/ADOBE DESIGN
I can format a document
I can design documents from scratch
I can decide which publication to use at the appropriate time; e.g. newsletters, worksheets and brochures
I can insert picture frames
I can format colours
I can format images
I can use text effects
CAMERAS/SCANNERS
I can use software to import images intro appropriate applications, including Photo Editor
I can use a scanner to import images into appropriate applications
Text Wrap example
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