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Resources for GCSE English Language 9-1. I also publish resources for the BTEC Level 2 in IT course.
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Resources for GCSE English Language 9-1. I also publish resources for the BTEC Level 2 in IT course.
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BTEC First L2 Unit 1 Online World "Do It Now" Revision Activities Bundle
The first set of this revision resource proved so popular among my learners that I had to make some more! So here they are as a bundle…
These “Do It Now” activity sheets are designed for the BTEC Fist in Information and Creative Technology – Unit 1: The Online World externally set exam.
You have probably heard of “Do Nows” – brief warm-up activities that are usually at the beginning of a lesson to help students to start thinking. They are rooted in Dewey’s constructivist theory as well as Hinton, Fischer & Glennon’s active learning theories of student-centred learning.
These can take place in the usual “Online World” session but can also be used at the beginning of any IT classes when the Online World exam is coming up. I know how difficult it is to squeeze in mock exams so you could think of these as mini-mocks! They are designed to be quick (five minutes for the questions, five for the answers) and to provide a different revision and recall route for your learners. However, they could just as easily be given out as homework or used by individual students for short revision bursts.
Each activity sheet contains two multiple choice, one or two “explain” questions and two or three “true or false” statements. The latter does not exist in the exam as a question type but is intended here, to give students quick and easy definitions for course elements that regularly appear in the exams. Elements from all Learning Aims are included on each sheet wherever possible, but Learning Aims A & B are at the forefront. Answers are included, of course! This time round I have included a few network diagrams for learners to label, too.
As they are time-constrained they reproduce an exam-style atmosphere where students must spend five minutes silently working on the questions. The answers can then be delivered in a way that you choose, to best suit your learners. I tend to ask individuals the answers and choose them according to ability. This part of the activity can often provoke discussion which will help students recall the information again.
The activity sheets are formatted in PowerPoint – you can edit as you wish.
These activities have proven highly popular with my learners and I hope will with yours too!
Four Spreadsheet Exercises for Beginners
These spreadsheet exercises were created for the BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Information and Creative Technology but might be used in any beginners Spreadsheet class.
They are design to be done after some teacher input and cover a number of simple function and formulae. These include:
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Percentages
Simple IF statement
Minimum
Maximum
Average
Creating simple charts and graphs
Wrapping Text
Borders and fills
Change of font and size
The aim, too, is to get learners to think about the math rather than blindly following instructions without really ‘getting it’. These exercises can be done by students of varying abilities - and there are some additional activities on each sheet for those who finish first.
BTEC Online World "Do It Now" Revision Activities
These “Do It Now” activity sheets are designed for the BTEC Fist in Information and Creative Technology – Unit 1: The Online World externally set exam.
You have probably heard of “Do Nows” – brief warm-up activities that are usually at the beginning of a lesson to help students to start thinking. They are rooted in Dewey’s constructivist theory as well as Hinton, Fischer & Glennon’s active learning theories of student-centred learning.
These can take place in the usual “Online World” session but can also be used at the beginning of any IT classes when the Online World exam is coming up. They are designed to be quick (five minutes for the questions, five for the answers) and to provide a different revision and recall route for your learners. However, they could just as easily be given out as homework or used by individual students for short revision bursts.
Each activity sheet contains two multiple choice, two “explain” questions and three “true or false” statements. The latter does not exist in the exam as a question type but is intended here, to give students quick and easy definitions for course elements that regularly appear in the exams. Elements from all Learning Aims are included on each sheet wherever possible, but Learning Aims A & B are at the forefront. Answers are included, of course!
As they are time-constrained they reproduce an exam-style atmosphere where students must spend five minutes silently working on the questions. The answers can then be delivered in a way that you choose, to best suit your learners. I tend to ask individuals the answers and choose them according to ability. This part of the activity can often provoke discussion which will help students recall the information again.
The activity sheets are formatted in PowerPoint – you can edit as you wish.
These activities have proven highly popular with my learners and I hope will with yours too!
MORE BTEC Online World "Do It Now" Revision Activities
The first set of this revision resource proved so popular among my learners that I had to make some more! So here they are…
These “Do It Now” activity sheets are designed for the BTEC Fist in Information and Creative Technology – Unit 1: The Online World externally set exam.
You have probably heard of “Do Nows” – brief warm-up activities that are usually at the beginning of a lesson to help students to start thinking. They are rooted in Dewey’s constructivist theory as well as Hinton, Fischer & Glennon’s active learning theories of student-centred learning.
These can take place in the usual “Online World” session but can also be used at the beginning of any IT classes when the Online World exam is coming up. I know how difficult it is to squeeze in mock exams so you could think of these as mini-mocks! They are designed to be quick (five minutes for the questions, five for the answers) and to provide a different revision and recall route for your learners. However, they could just as easily be given out as homework or used by individual students for short revision bursts.
Each activity sheet contains two multiple choice, one or two “explain” questions and two or three “true or false” statements. The latter does not exist in the exam as a question type but is intended here, to give students quick and easy definitions for course elements that regularly appear in the exams. Elements from all Learning Aims are included on each sheet wherever possible, but Learning Aims A & B are at the forefront. Answers are included, of course! This time round I have included a few network diagrams for learners to label, too.
As they are time-constrained they reproduce an exam-style atmosphere where students must spend five minutes silently working on the questions. The answers can then be delivered in a way that you choose, to best suit your learners. I tend to ask individuals the answers and choose them according to ability. This part of the activity can often provoke discussion which will help students recall the information again.
The activity sheets are formatted in PowerPoint – you can edit as you wish.
These activities have proven highly popular with my learners and I hope will with yours too!
Entity Relationship Diagram Tool & Form Design Template
These two PowerPoint slides are designed for students learning about Database Development at Levels 2 and 3.
The first allows a user to create an Entity Relationship Diagram by dragging and dropping elements on to the screen - only the central part of which is in the print area.
The second allows a user to drag and drop elements on to the print area in order to design a form in access. Elements include labels, images, text boxes and buttons.
These two PPs allow learners who are acquiring database skills to experiment with their designs. I have found them very useful delivering the Database Development Unit for the BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Information and Creative Technology.
Gap Analysis for Online World and Technology Systems: Unit 1 and 2, BTEC Level 2 in ICT
This is a reliable tool to support your students in preparing for their Unit 1: The Online World and Unit 2: Technology Systems exams. These GAP Analysis resources (one each Unit 1 and 2) help teachers and students pinpoint strengths, identify areas for improvement, and set actionable targets for progress.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Knowledge and Skills Coverage: Includes self-assessment sections for the critical knowledge and skills (based on the learning aims and unit content of the specification) for each exam. These are split into three sections (A, B and C) corresponding to the three learning aims of each unit.
Target Setting: A dedicated section for students to set clear, achievable goals based on their mock exam performance (or even without it).
Example Actions List: Includes practical, ready-to-use suggestions to include as action descriptions when target setting.
Why teachers where I work love it:
This GAP Analysis provides a structured, student-friendly format that encourages meaningful reflection and targeted improvement. It’s a time-saving, flexible tool for classroom use or independent study. By empowering students to take ownership of their progress, you’ll help them build confidence and achieve their potential in The Online World and Technology Systems.
It also makes management happy – great to evidence that you are tracking your students’ progress as they can whip these out during any observation.
I have included the documents in two formats – PDFs and Word. As such, you can edit the gap analysis to suit you more, although I hope that you will be able to use these as they are without any changes.
BTEC L2 Extended Cert in ICT - Grade Calculator in Excel
This editable spreadsheet allows your students to calculate their grades easily.
It has the following units:
Online World, Tech Systems, Digital Portfolio, Graphics, Animation, Spreadsheets, Databases. Web Design, Computer Networks.
It does give ‘false’ results if students enter high grades for some units and none for the others so there is a note at the side warning them of this!