AVCE Information and Communication Technology

AVCE Information and Communication Technology
Author: R. P. Richards
Publisher: Payne Gallway
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2001
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781903112489

This book covers units 4 - 6 of the new AVCE in Information and Communication Technology award: Unit 4 - System Installation and Configuration Unit 5 - Systems Analysis Unit 6 - Database Design. The database is implemented in unit 6 and the student is shown how to write up the technical documentation and user instructions.

Successful ICT Projects in FrontPage

Successful ICT Projects in FrontPage
Author: Robert S. U. Heathcote
Publisher: Payne Gallway
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2002
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781903112687

This book is designed to help students on an 'A' Level, Advanced VCE or similar course to design and implement a Web site using Microsoft FrontPage 2002. FrontPage is a suitable software package for the project component in 'AS' level and Advanced VCE courses. Parts 1 to 2 of the book take the reader through the steps in creating and publishing a Web site both with and without the use of a wizard. Part 3 gives advice on all stages of project work from the definition of a suitable problem through to documentation. The book was written primarily for 'AS' and 'A' Level Information and Communication Technology students and contains in Appendix B the AQA mark scheme for 'AS' Module 3: Coursework. It will also be suitable for students on many other courses at different levels since the mark scheme, with minor variations, is one which applies to projects in many ICT courses. For a second year project in an 'A' Level course, data collected from a Web site can be exported and used in an Access database. This aspect could be developed further to fulfil the requirements of, for example, Module 6 of the AQA ICT specification.A sample project is included to show students how a complete project report may be laid out.

Visual Basic for AVCE

Visual Basic for AVCE
Author: Derek Christopher
Publisher: Payne Gallway
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2001
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781903112595

Visual Basic for AVCE covers Edexcel Units 7 - Programming and Unit 22 - Programs: Specification to Production of the AVCE in Information and Communication Technology award. It also covers the AVCE Programming units for the other Examination Boards. Each Unit is divided into two parts: Part one teaches all the Visual Basic skills needed to produce a portfolio for the unit and Part two shows how to build this portfolio of practical work by using a sample case study and an assignment Visual Basic is used to teach programming concepts and each unit contains a sample project of an appropriate standard. (The projects require Visual Basic version 4 or higher.)

Successful ICT Projects in Access

Successful ICT Projects in Access
Author: P. M. Heathcote
Publisher: Payne Gallway
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2002
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781903112731

Reviews ''A real pleasure using the book''. 27th May 2003 Reviewer: Chris Clarke: ''I have purchased many books on Access in an attempt to learn as much as I can about what I consider to be a fantastic piece of software and I have to say that your book Successful ICT Projects in Access (3rd Edition) was one of the easiest and most comprehensive books on the topic that I have come across. It has been a real pleasure using the book and my ability to program has increased beyond my wildest expectations, Thank you. Excellent!'' ''I found it clear, concise, realistically priced and is helping correct my deficient knowledge immensely.'' 20th February 2003 Reviewer: Dr. Geoff Fowler, Technical Director, Oilfield Consultancy: ''I am Technical Director of a small Oilfield Chemistry consultancy and taught myself, rather badly, Access. However all the books I bought and many online resources assume a level of knowledge hence the many mistakes I make in building databases for myself. I was browsing PC World and came across your Successful ICT Projects in Access. I found it clear, concise, realistically priced and is helping correct my deficient knowledge immensely. I will try and get your VBA book as well. Excellent! I think they are wicked!'' ''A first rate text which cannot fail to improve grades'' 3rd May, 2002 Reviewer: Miss Fozia Akram a student from Wakefield College, England: ''I would like to thank you for publishing such great books, I have purchased the A2 ICT and Access books and I think they are wicked. Thank you Payne-Gallway and thank you Pat Heathcote, lets just hope my revision pays off. A first rate text which cannot fail to improve grades''. ''The ''paint by numbers'' approach is exactly what is needed as it quickly gets results.'' 22nd September, 2001 Reviewer: Kev Randle from Sheffield, England: ''This guide to producing an ''A'' level project is going to take some beating. Some of my students have made fantastic progress in just a few hours from a starting point of zero experience with access. The ''paint by numbers'' approach is exactly what is needed as it quickly gets results. Probably feeds the ''instant gratification '' that most of our students are supposed to demand. I don''t care. As a teacher it has certainly made my life a great deal less painful and I can recommend this text to anyone taking, or teaching the AQA ICT or Computing course. It''s not even hard. Life saver!''. ''I wouldn''t have been able to do the project without it.'' 4th November, 2001 Reviewer: A Student from High Wycombe, England: ''This book pretty much lays out what is needed in the project in simple terms so that it can be adapted to your own project. Not only does it give the IT side but also the written work which is in part more important than the actual system. I wouldn''t have been able to do the project without it. Excellent book as an introduction to Access''. ''It is by far and away the most practical publication I have read on the subject'' 1st October, 2001 Reviewer: Sean Scaife from Dublin, Ireland: ''As a newcomer to Access, although over 20 years in the IT industry in various capacities, I found this work to be invaluable in being able to grasp the fundamentals of Access development. It is by far and away the most practical publication I have read on the subject, In fact I would go so far as to say that it is an object lesson to most authors of introductory works in so far that is PRACTICAL in real world sense. I have already passed on my original copy to a former colleague and have this morning recommended it to another colleague who will be purchasing it. I have no problem spending ...on other manuals but this work has helped me to produce working solutions in a very short time. Congratulations, A fan, excellent''. 17th January, 2001 Reviewer: A Reader from Leicester, England: ''This book really helps with the AS IT course when you need to do your coursework. If you are planning on using Access for your coursework, I really recommend it as it comes in very useful indeed''.

'A' Level ICT

'A' Level ICT
Author: Pat M. Heathcote
Publisher: Payne Gallway
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2003
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781904467137

This text is designed to cover the AQA A-Level Information and Communication Technology syllabus. It is divided into five sections, each covering the material for one of the four Theory modules, with an extra section giving advice on project work.

Encyclopedia of Gender and Information Technology

Encyclopedia of Gender and Information Technology
Author: Trauth, Eileen M.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1451
Release: 2006-06-30
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1591408164

"This two volume set includes 213 entries with over 4,700 references to additional works on gender and information technology"--Provided by publisher.

Successful ICT Projects in Excel

Successful ICT Projects in Excel
Author: Pat M. Heathcote
Publisher: Payne Gallway
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2002
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781903112717

Excel is a powerful and versatile spreadsheet program which is eminently suitable for project work at every level from GNVQ (e.g. AVCE I.T. Units 3 and 13) to degree work. This book is also invaluable for staff development, and caters for users of Excel 2002, 2000 and 97.

British Vocational Qualifications

British Vocational Qualifications
Author: Kogan Page
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
Total Pages: 572
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780749439613

Over the last decade as the importance of vocational qualifications has been firmly established, the system has become increasingly complex and hard to grasp. Now in its sixth edition, this popular and accessible reference book provides up-to-date information on over 3500 vocational qualifications in the UK. Divided into five parts, the first clarifies the role of the accrediting and major awarding bodies and explains the main types of vocational qualifications available. A directory then lists over 3500 vocational qualifications, classified by professional and career area, giving details of type of qualification, title, level, awarding body and, where possible, the course code and content. The third section comprises a glossary of acronyms used, together with a comprehensive list of awarding bodies, industry lead bodies, professional institutes and associations, with their contact details. Section four is a directory of colleges offering vocational qualifications in the UK, arranged alphabetically by area. Finally, section five is an index of all qualifications, listed alphabetically by title.

Learning to Teach ICT in the Secondary School

Learning to Teach ICT in the Secondary School
Author: Steve Kennewell
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2003-08-27
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1134474644

This book is designed specifically for students training to teach ICT as a curriculum subject at secondary level. It develops the key ideas of teaching and learning ICT in a structured, accessible way, and provides a wealth of ideas and inspiration for the learning teacher. Key areas covered are: the place and nature of ICT as a curriculum subject analyzing and developing subject knowledge planning schemes of work, individual lessons, activities and resources monitoring, assessment and exams ICT across the curriculum differentiation and special educational needs professional development. Throughout the book there are useful tasks and activities to help student-teachers analyze their own teaching and explore the knowledge and skills needed to become a successful teacher of ICT. Rooted in best practice and up-to-the-minute research, this book is also the ideal refresher for more experienced ICT teachers.