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
Using a touch screen Learners will be able to activate a computer programme by using a touch screen.	WTE1	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
ICT in everyday life Learners will engage with ICT in everyday life.	WTE1	10
Creating and Using a Wiki To produce a Wiki using ICT skills	WTE1	10
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
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
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
Using a computer Learners will be able to make choices when using a computer and show that they can recognise familiar programmes.	WTE1	20
Creating a PowerPoint The learner will research a topic of interest and share what they find in a PowerPoint presentation.	WTE1	10
Researching leisure options using a computer The learner will research leisure options near where they live using a computer and present the information they find.	WTE1	10
Creating a fact sheet using the computer The learner will use a computer to research, plan and create a fact sheet.	WTE1	10
Creating a poster using the computer The learner will use a computer to create a poster using a PowerPoint template.	WTE1	10
Making choices and showing an awareness of cause and effect when using technology The learner will use different pieces of technology eg commination aids, buttons, switches to produce a cause and affect response and to make choices.	WTE1	30
Communicating a simple choice using total communication The learner will use appropriate communication methods to make simple choices.	WTE1	30
Using technology in the home and educational setting The learner will experience using a range of technology associated with both the home and educational setting.	WTE1	10
Online basics The learner will explore how to get online, use the internet and use e-mail software.	WTE1	10
An introduction to space The learner will be able to explore activities in relation to space.	WTE1	10
Participate in engaging with IT to research hobbies and interests The learner will show that they can take part in functional IT activities related to their hobby/interest.	WTE1	10
Add two numbers to make a ten The learner will be able to add two numbers that add up to 10.	WTE1	10
Exploring interactive technology The learner will interact with and show awareness of the effects caused with technology.	WTE1	10