Cambridge ICT Starters: On Track, Stage 2 has been designed to support learners who are following the Cambridge Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Starters syllabus. This book provides full coverage of all the modules. The sections of the book correspond to the modules and follow the order in which the modules appear in the syllabus. The book builds on designing, correcting and evaluating control systems; building websites with links and images; understanding and designing networks; and producing video and animation, incorporating audio effects. The activities in the book use Microsoft (R) Office 2007 software and Windows (R) 7.

 

This book is part of a book series called Cambridge International Examinations .

There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published 2013 by Cambridge University Press .

Jill Jesson is an experienced teacher working at a primary school in Rotherham. She has written books for children and teachers on science, design and ICT. She was, for many years, a regular contributor to art and design magazines and has had several of her poems included in anthologies for children. Graham Peacock is a principal lecturer in science education at Sheffield Hallam University. He was a deputy head teacher in a primary school and has taught at a number of schools both in Britain and the Far East. He has written books for children, university students and teachers. Graham Peacock is an experienced teacher, a well-published author of primary science texts including the 'Oxford Primary Science Dictionary' and an Inset Co-ordinator for Primary Science

This book has the following chapters: Module 5. Control for a Purpose: 1. Control devices; 2. Flowcharts; 3. Creating a working module; 4. Looping; 5. Input switch; 6. Double sets of traffic lights; 7. Using subroutines; 8. Subroutines; 9. Using a motor output; 10. Greenhouse; 11. Using variables; Optional extension and challenge activities; Module 6. Website Design for a Purpose: 1. Designing a website; 2. Microsoft Expression; 3. Creating web pages; 4. Creating hyperlinks; 5. Inserting images; 6. Navigation menu; 7. Refinements; 8. HTML code; Optional extension and challenge activities; Module 7. Networks for a Purpose: 1. Introduction to networks; 2. Management issues; 3. Assignment 1; 4. Assignment 2; Optional extension and challenge activities; Module 8. Video or Animation for a Purpose: 1. Animation; 2. Creating animation; 3. Drafting; 4. Video; 5. Creating source clips; 6. Editing video; 7. Transition; 8. Adding audio files; 9. Narration; 10. Titles and credits; 11. Other titles; 12. The final movie; 13. Assignment; Optional extension and challenge activities.