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Overview

Introducing GCSE Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

From September 2010, learners beginning a new course of GCSE ICT study will need to be working towards the new specification.

Working in partnership with teachers and other key stakeholders in the ICT teaching community, we've carefully developed our GCSE ICT to motivate learners.

We've done this so that our new GCSE ICT specification, support materials and publisher resources will provide you with everything you need to teach our new GCSE with confidence.

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Benefits

You and your learners can benefit from our ICT specification because of the following:

• Refreshed content - Along with the popular content you'll be familiar with, we've also introduced new concepts and new technologies to both engage learners and enthuse teachers.
• E-route option - The whole qualification can be completed via an 'e-route', removing the need for paper-based evidence and avoiding the need for printing. All examined units can be assessed through computer-based or paper-based options, and all controlled assessment evidence can be submitted electronically through the OCR Repository or via the paper-based option. You pick the option that best suits your resources and the needs of your learners.
• Refined marking criteria - To ensure your learners get recognition for their work.
• Bite-sized examined units - The two examined units each have a 1-hour exam with a distinct purpose. This helps keep your learners motivated and allows them to focus their revision.
• Open-ended tasks - The qualification is accessible for a wide range of learner abilities, and open-ended tasks allow your learners to be assessed through summative assessment. This will motivate high achievers, capturing their enthusiasm and allowing them to shine.
• Pre-release material - This will be provided for Unit B063: ICT in context. As well as helping you and your learners prepare, this will also provide the opportunity for learners to apply their ICT knowledge.
• Optional units - Choose from Unit B064: Creative use of ICT which utilises ICT in areas where young people often excel or Unit B065: Coding a solution which introduces the concept of programming. Your choice of unit can be based on centre resources and learner interests.
• Progression route - It's been developed to create a stepping stone to our A Level ICT or move on to further education.