Business Information & Technology Faculty

S1 & S2 Coverage of the curriculum

The courses are developed and delivered based on the key concepts from the Technologies and Social Studies Benchmarks produced by Education Scotland. The courses also embed experiences and outcomes across Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing. The tasks that learners will complete in this booklet will provide evidence of progress and standards they achieve.

S1 and S2 course coverage across the curriculum is detailed below:

S1 – Coverage of the curriculum

Technologies Benchmarks March 2017

Curriculum organisers: Digital Literacy

1. Using digital products and services in a variety of contexts to achieve a purposeful outcome.

2. Searching, processing and managing information responsibly.

3. Cyber resilience and internet safety.

Curriculum organisers: Technological Developments in Society and Business

1. Awareness of technological developments (Past, Present and Future), including how they work.

2. Impact, contribution, and relationship of technologies on business, the economy, politics, and the environment.

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S2 – Coverage of the curriculum

Technologies & Social Studies Benchmarks March 2017

Curriculum organisers: Computing Science

1. Understanding the world through computational thinking.

2. Understanding and analysing computing technology.

3. Designing, building and testing computing solutions.

Curriculum organisers: People in society, economy and business

Business Information & Technology Faculty

S1 Course Outline

Date Topic No Weeks

Homework

Summative Assessment

w/c 19 Aug

Online Safety

Pupil Booklet Assessment: Cyber resilience and

internet safety

2

w/c 2 Sep – 13 Dec

Business Enterprise

Pupil Booklet Assessment: Using digital products and

services Awareness of

technological developments

Impact, contribution, and relationships of technologies on business

14

Yes Yes

w/c 16 Dec – 20 Dec Christmas Activities 1

w/c 6 Jan – 31 Jan Scratch 4 Yes

w/c 3 Feb – 6 Mar

Excel

Pupil Booklet Assessment: Searching, processing

and managing information responsibly

5

w/c 9 Mar – 3 Apr Word 4

w/c 20 Apr – 15 May Access 4

w/c 18 May – 22 May Money Week 1

w/c 25 May – 19 June HTML 4 Yes

w/c 22 June – 26 June

Digital competition and achievements 1

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Business Information & Technology FacultyS2 Course Outline

Rotation No Weeks

Administration & IT 12 weeks

Business Management 12 weeks

Computing Science 12 weeks

After all learners have completed the rotations they will be provided with further personalisation and choice in the remainder of their curriculum by engaging with our elective programme.

An exciting range of electives are on offer for all learners. Each elective has been designed to provide an enriching learning experience that provides a taster for courses offered in the senior phase.

What electives are on offer from the B.I.T Faculty?

App Development

Have you ever thought how that app you use all the time was created? Well this may be the course for you. You will use code.org to design and develop your very own app. This will involve software design and programming skills with a focus on using JavaScript.

Digital Business Do you see yourself as the next Lord Sugar or JK Rowling? Do you fancy starting up your own business? This course develops your digital skills by supporting you in designing your very own website based on YOUR own business. You will learn how successful businesses continue to grow and use digital technologies to keep customers satisfied.

Psychology This course explores issues around stress. It provides you with an idea of strategies used to cope with stressful situations. As we live in a very fast moving society perhaps this course will give you some ideas/tips on how to cope with everyday challenges and stresses.

When will the elective take place?What is the course duration?

The elective will have a 5 week course duration. The elective programme will take place during the following time:

April 2020 – May 2020

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