Please access the link below to view our New Team Codes from Tuesday 26th May  for each subject/year in the Business, IT and Computing Science Faculty.

Business IT & Computing Science – Home Learning Codes – Session 2020-21

All pupils from S1 to S6 have access or have been invited to join the appropriate Business and Computing Glow Teams.  Please check your Glow Emails for the link. All updates on learning will be posted in the appropriate subject Glow Team.

Any problems accessing Glow, please email Mrs Johnston

email:  gw10johnstonursula@glow.sch.uk

There are a number of Learning Apps available through Glow.  Click on the guide below for guidance on how to access these.

Accessing the different Apps in Glow to support Home Learning

If you are having any issues accessing your Glow Team, the guide below should help you to understand the different sections of the Team.

Pupil Guide to Accessing Teams

Lewis Carlyle from S3 Admin and IT won the competition for best Christmas Powerpoint.  A great way to celebrate the holidays!

Even though we aren’t standing in front of you, it is important that you are still learning.  Today’s work is listed below:

Higher Computing Science – Continue with your Past Paper revision using the links from Wednesday’s post.

National 5 Computing Science – Coursework Prep is essential.  Continue to practise your HTML skills by using https://www.w3schools.com/

Higher Business Management – Take notes from Pages 216 – 221 in your Business Management Book then answer the questions at the bottom of Page 221.

Mrs Johnston’s National 5 Business Management – take notes from Pages135 – 138 of your Business Management Book then complete the task and questions on Page 138/9.

Ms McGarry’s National 5 Business Management – use the past papers from Wednesday’ post or continue preparing your notes for your coursework

Higher Admin – If you have finished the spreadsheets issued by Ms McGarry then  work through 2015 Past Papers.

NH_Administration-and-IT_QP_2015 NH_Administration-and-IT_Assignment-Electronic-Files_2015 NH_Administration-and-IT_Assignment_2015

National 5 Admin and IT – Coursework date will be rescheduled when we get back so keep up the skills.  I’ve attached 2014 paper – work on Tasks 1, 2a/b, 3, 4,6,8,9 and 12.

N5_Administration-and-IT_Assignment-electronic-files_2014 N5_Administration-and-IT_Assignment_2014

S3 Computing Science – go over notes that you have from class.

S3 Business Management – continue with your Product Development Mind Map from Wednesday.

S3 Admin & IT – using your Word Skills – design a Business Card for Mr Cairns.  Make sure you include the school logo, his job title and name.  Use a variety of fonts and a border to make it look professional.  We can copy these onto card when we get back.

S1 & S2 Business Enterprise and Computing Science – look at Wednesday’s post.  Work on this please.

I hope you are all safe and warm.

S5/6 and S1-S3 – Continue with the work set yesterday.

All National 5 classes  should be using this time to prepare for their Coursework.

Nat 5 Computing Science – continue with the HTML website to develop these skills further (link in yesterday’s post).

Nat 5 Admin and IT – finish the tasks set yesterday from 2017 past paper.  If you finish this, work on your theory notes today to revise for that element of the coursework – you have all the notes in your jotter and folder.

Nat 5 Business Management – keep working on your coursework by planning your notes to allow you to write up in class.

Below is a list of activities that all our wonderful Business IT and Computing Science pupils can complete today due to school closure. Stay warm and keep learning.

S1-3 Computing Science – Access the Scratch Programming Website  below and create a snow inspired game.  You can show Mrs Johnston your games when you return and her favourite will be posted on the website. Remember to look at other games on the website to get inspiration for your design and help with your code.

https://scratch.mit.edu/

S1-2 Business Enterprise – We have been looking at Technology and the impact on Employment. Open the following powerpoint and either on paper or MS Word work through the following Powerpoint Employment Trends over Time

S3 Admin & IT – Investigate what TV programmes are on today and design an Access Database (if you do not have the software, design it on paper) of one of the TV channels programme schedule today.  Fields to include:  Name of Programme, Start Time, Finish Time, Genre (Family, Magazine Show, News etc)

S3 Business Management – You have been looking at Product Development in class with Mr Young.  Research  all the stages of Product Development using the Internet and create a mind map with a description of what happens at each stage.

N5 Business Management – Continue to work one your analysis section of your coursework by making notes.  Remember to access Understanding Standards Website.  You can also access the Past Papers below:

N5 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PAST PAPERS

Higher Business Management – Continue to prepare for your coursework.  You all should have enough primary information from Survey’s etc to start making notes for your analysis and interpretation section.  Remember to access the Understanding Standards Website.  You can also revise using the Past Papers below:

HIGHER PAST PAPER BOOKLET BM

National 5 Computing Science

Access the following HTML website to help develop your skills in preparation for your coursework:  

https://www.w3schools.com

Higher Computing ScienceMrs Donald already has links for Past Paper on the website:

Past Exam Papers

Access these and work through the topics covered to date.

Higher Admin and IT – Ms McGarry has already issued you with Spreadsheet Tasks and Files.  Work through these today.

National 5 Admin and IT – I know your not in the Faculty today but you could practice your coursework skills. Remember this Friday is the 1st instalment of our Coursework.  Have a look at the 2017 Assignment Paper (this is the old assessment structure).  Pick out the following tasks (Tasks 2,3,4,6,8,9,10,11,12 a/b and 13) to keep our skills up for Friday.

N5_Administration-and-IT_Assignment-Electronic-Files_2017 N5_Administration-and-IT_Assignment_2017

Supported Study this session will take place on the following days:

A number of S3 Computing Science Students from Cumbernauld Academy are being offered the opportunity to attend the “Discovering Digital World” roadshow series on Tuesday 26th April 2016 from 10 am to 1 pm. The number of spaces available has been limited to 30 and these will be offered on a first come, first served basis.  The roadshow will showcase the exciting possibilities of a career in digital technology through hands on workshops and more.

This won’t be a regular run-of-the-mill careers fair, it will be an opportunity for students to get hands on with workshops, masterclasses and engaging demonstrations testing out products and dabbling in coding, designing and developing. Students will meet a whole range of employers and find out routes in to the industry, including career choices and opportunities. Students will find out just how rewarding a career in digital and tech is, with job earnings regularly above the national average.

It is key that we involve parents and carers on the benefits and opportunities that a career in ICT and Digital Technology holds for their children and help break down some of the stereotypes that is associated with this area of study.

The links below will give a better idea of what will be taking place as well as information on Parent/Carer sessions offered during the evening of Tuesday 26^th April 2016.

https://discovering-digital-world-glasgow.eventbrite.co.uk

https://www.digitalworld.net/study/discover

The Higher Admin and IT SQA Assignment will take place on Tuesday 19th April at 10.45 to 12.45.

This is assessed under strict SQA exam conditions.

This is an essential part of the course assessment which contributes to 70% of a candidates final grade.

The Prelims for Higher Admin and IT and Business Management are shown below:

Please be advised that pupils studying Computing Science – N5 and Higher will sit their prelim during March.  Date to be advised.

Good Luck to everyone in their preparation for their Prelims.

A fantastic opportunity  to learn about coding.

Young people can learn everything they need to know to become a great programmer in a fun environment.

Free clubs are opening around the country.

Find out more by visiting:

CODERDOJO SCOTLAND

Mrs Johnston’s class will sit their Understanding Business Unit Assessment on Monday 26th October 2015.

Ms McGarry’s class will sit the assessment on Wednesday 28th October 2015.

S1 are currently learning about staying safe online and on Social Media.  Download the most common apps used by pupils and the dangers associated with them.

Social Media Danger