1. Level 2 IT Users Qualification – Unit 1 Improving Productivity Cory Street

2. How to complete this presentation Each heading is a question which you need to answer in full sentences. There is guidance on how to answer each question in the notes section. You need to include as much detail as possible.

3. I can describe the purpose of using IT in my work I used ICT as I needed to make science presentation, business documents and applications for college. My presentation was for GCSE students so I used PowerPoint and added YouTube videos. We love YouTube. I also added images to make it not boring. I used my logo in my business documents and used images and text. I used CV and application templates which had fields to complete. I did a mail merge to send the application to local post 16 providers. I didn’t have to copy and paste addresses as it did it for me.

4. I can describe the methods, skills and resources needed to complete my tasks successfully I used PowerPoint for presentation as it is better than poster and can be shared on the L drive or via email. I used templates for CV and application and will send these home so I can update them at college. I shared them on OneDrive instead of using memory stick. I used Publisher for DTP and used the marine design and arrows template. I used OneDrive to work on these at home and to save things I found at home. I used the image formatting tools to crop and change colours for some images, this is easier than photoshop.

5. I can describe factors that might affect the task I had to work in tutor time and Mr Farmer reminded us. I reminded Jordan as he always forgets. We had to book the computer suite but sometimes we had to share it. One morning the Internet wasn’t working but we could still work on our documents. I used source and store documents to keep copyright details as I didn’t want to steal from the Internet. I used folders to save my work and then used OneDrive to back up. I do not use my memory stick anymore which is cool. We can use our phones so I use Memrise on mine, it is great but uses my data.

6. I can describe how the purpose and outcomes have been met by the chosen IT systems and tools I needed to get better at tectonic plates in science so I made a PowerPoint. I learnt loads making it and made sure it was aimed at year 11 students. I used images and text to make it fun and added a YouTube video. I used transitions and animations and added a navigation system. Miss now has my presentation so it can be used in the future. I made business documents for Unit 12 and they had to be consistent. So I used marine page design and flow template in them all. They look really professional like a business and all contain the contact information. They meet the purpose because they are professional. I made a CV and application letter for college in Unit 7. We worked with Barclays which was cool. The purpose was to apply.

7. I can describe any legal or local guidelines or constraints that apply to the task or activity I used the computers without breaking the law and only searched for things which were unfiltered. Sometimes my searches were filtered on my newsletter because of the content. I had to do better searched and change the spellings. I included all the websites I used in my source and store so I am not breaking copyright. I understand that I should also ask for permission before using information or images. I made sure everything was in English as that is the language of my target audience.

8. I can describe whether the IT tools selected were appropriate for the task and purpose I used Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Publisher for my main documents. They are appropriate as PowerPointis designed for presentaitons, Publisher is designed for DTP and Word is designed for word processing. I used the internet to search and used Google which is the best search engine. I used my phone and the internet for memrise. We can now use office at home via onedrive so it was best to use these as they are in school and home. I used templates and guides for layout I used spell checker to help with spelling.

9. I can assess the strengths and weaknesses in my final work I did an evaluation of each document and asked people to give me feedback. We use what went well and even better if and then I made some changes. Barclays came in and helped us improve our CVs and applications which we had done in tutor. This was cool as we got to see their CVs and compare. I used spell checker on every document and tried to use the words I have learnt on memrise. I used templates for layout and used the guides to help. I used master slide and page design for colour schemes and house style.

10. I can describe ways to make further improvements to my work I asked my friends, Mr Farmer and the Barclays men to look at my work and suggest improvements. Some of these I did as I was working on the documents. Some I did at the end. I made an evaluation of each document and tested the main bits. In my PowerPoint I tested the transitions, animations and video worked. I could improve them all by adding more information and making different templates. I could then ask an audience which template they prefer. I used spell check on every document. I used the correct file formats so my work can be opened in school. I could make each image link to it’s original location for anyone looking at my work on a computer.

11. I can describe ways to improve productivity and efficiency I used ICT to make me very efficient. That’s why I want to do ICT at college. I used a clear folder structure for my Units and files. I saved the files with good names into each folder. I linked my folders with OneDrive, which is amazing, so I can access them at home. Don’t need my memory stick any more. I used favourites for the websites I was using to help. I then used this to help fill in my source and store. I have been getting quicker with my typing using 10fastfingers and learning ICT words on memrise. I have also downloaded memrise app on my phone. I used the built in templates and kept them the same for consistency, housestyle and professionality. I used transitions and animations in PowerPoint and guides in Publisher. It snaps which is cool. I used screen snapping to have my work on the right and my write up on the left so I can see both at the same time.