Lifeskills Challenge

Computing

Learning in this area covers computer science, the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and programming. It involves using information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content.

The computing sector covers a diverse range of employment opportunities, from data input and archiving to electronic game design, app creation and software analysis.

We found 78 challenges in the Vocational area 'Computing'

Challenge	Level	NLH
ICT in everyday life Learners will engage with ICT in everyday life.	WTE1	10
Using Minecraft construct a build of a famous building Identify an iconic building, research and construct a build using Minecraft; evaluate the finished product.	Level 1	10
Using ICT in the community Learners will be able to identify examples of ICT equipment, used by the community at large, and show that they can use at least one item of this ICT equipment safely when out in the community.	WTE1	10
Using a touch screen Learners will be able to activate a computer programme by using a touch screen.	WTE1	10
Creating and using a Wiki To produce a Wiki using ICT skills	Entry 3	20
Creating and Using a Wiki To produce a Wiki using ICT skills	WTE1	10
Developing Functional Skills: Digital Literacy The learner will develop their functional IT and digital competence skills in the context of activities about the world of work.	Entry 1	30
Staying safe on social media The learners will develop some important strategies to stay safe on social media.	Entry 1	10
Developing Functional Skills: Literacy The learner will develop their functional English and literacy skills in the context of activities about the world of work.	Entry 1	30
Developing stop motion animation skills The learner will research the subject, plan their story and create a basic stop motion animation.	Entry 3	10
Staying safe on social media The learner will learn important strategies to stay safe on social media.	Entry 2	10
Developing Functional Skills: Digital Literacy The learner will develop their functional IT and digital competence skills in the context of activities about the world of work.	Entry 2	30
ICT in everyday life The learner will explore various ICT elements showing interest and enhancing skills and knowledge of a range of items and resources.	WTE1	10
Staying safe on social media The learner will learn and reinforce strategies to stay safe on social media.	Entry 3	10
Developing Functional Skills: Literacy The learner will develop their functional English and literacy skills in the context of activities about the world of work.	Entry 2	30
Using a computer Learners will be able to make choices when using a computer and show that they can recognise familiar programmes.	WTE1	20
Participate in and respond to ICT activities in the school environment The learner will participate in a range of ICT activities within school; they will demonstrate preferences and dislikes in response to the activities experienced.	WTE1	10
Using a keyboard and mouse The learner will be able to identify and practice basic keyboard and mouse functions.	Entry 2	10
Respond to and engage with a range of computing activities in the school environment The learner will respond to and engage with a range of ICT activities within the school environment. They will show they can use different hardware and software including laptops and iPads.	WTE1	10
Creating a PowerPoint The learner will research a topic of interest and share what they find in a PowerPoint presentation.	Entry 1	10