Assessment Focus Explore 1 Express Evaluate Exhibit Pupil Notes Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 * Explore 1 refers to the first bullet point of Explore in the Levels of Progression. Task Description This is a generic task about creating a podcast style recording. Teachers can set this task in a curricular context of their choice. In the task, pupils are required to create, edit and publish a podcast. They need to research information to use in their podcast. They must show an awareness of audience. When making a judgement of the pupil s level of Using ICT competence within this task, teachers should use the Assessment Criteria Grid. 1
Prior Knowledge/Experience Depending on the level at which they are working, pupils should have experience in some of the following: understanding what podcasts are and their purpose; using a computer to record sound; editing sound files with appropriate software; and saving their work to appropriate locations. Resources Suitable sound editing software such as Audacity. Internet access. Your school s VLE copyright free music files. Managing the Task Pupils should be given opportunities to: Plan As a class, discuss the topic for discussion. Pupils can also prepare individually by researching relevant information. Write a script for the podcast. Do Pupils should work in small groups or individually to record their podcast. They should edit, refine, modify and publish their work. Depending on the level at which they are working, they should save, store and retrieve work appropriately. Review Pupils talk about their own and others work, reflecting on how it was created and the results achieved. They identify any problems faced. Pupils identify any improvements that might be made and review their work in relation to requirements of the task. Pupils talk about how they planned and approached their work, discussing what they learned through the process and how they might change the process next time. Evidence for External Moderation As well as submitting the final product, please include; evidence of planning pupil evaluation at appropriate level 2
Assessing Pupils Responses to the Task The first column of the Assessment Criteria Grid sets out the Requirements for Using ICT that are covered in this task. Alongside this are the Levels of Progression and the Using ICT Desirable Features for at Levels 3, 4 and 5. These Desirable Features have been produced as guidance for teachers to consider when observing a pupil and assigning a level to a piece of work. When coming to a holistic judgment of the pupil s level of Using ICT competence, teachers should ensure that these Desirable Features are used in conjunction with the Using ICT Levels of Progression. Assessment Criteria Grid Using ICT Requirements Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Explore access, select, interpret and research information from safe and reliable sources; research, select, edit and use information from given digital sources; research, select, edit and use assets from a range of digital sources; research, select, edit, use and evaluate assets from a range of digital sources; Express create, develop, present and publish ideas and information responsibly using a range of digital media and manipulate a range of assets to produce multimedia products. communicate and develop ideas by creating and editing text onscreen combining this with an appropriate selection of images and/or sounds; process found or self-produced assets, including text, data, sound, still or moving images, and combine these to create, present and communicate their work, showing an awareness of audience and purpose; process found and self-produced assets, integrating text, data, sound, still and moving images to create, present and communicate their work, demonstrating a clear understanding of audience and purpose; Evaluate talk about, review and make improvements to work, reflecting on the process and outcome and consider the sources and resources used, including safety, reliability and acceptability. make modifications to improve their work; and use appropriate ICT tools and features to improve work; and use appropriate ICT tools and features to carry out ongoing improvements and evaluate process and outcome; and Exhibit manage and present their stored work and showcase their learning across the curriculum, using ICT safely and responsibly. save using file names and select work to showcase learning digitally. select, organise, store and retrieve their work to showcase learning digitally in a personalised area. organise, store and maintain their work within a personalised area to showcase learning across the curriculum. Pupils should demonstrate, when and where appropriate, knowledge and understanding of e-safety including acceptable online behaviour. 3
Desirable Features Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 source audio files from given locations or create their own audio files; search for, select and import audio files for use in their own work, for example from a recording device, the internet or the school intranet to the pupil s folder; import or create music/sound clips and carry out simple editing (if appropriate) for use in their own work, for example use Audacity or similar software to crop or repeat using copy and paste, or use GarageBand to create a simple composition using pre-existing loops and/or sound recordings; and save work and, with teacher help, export it in an appropriate format, for example an audio file such as.mp3 plan and create a sound or music project using more than one track, showing awareness of audience and purpose; experiment with other audio effects, for example alter pitch or tempo; sequence sound and/or music files and edit them as appropriate, for example create a radio advert, soundscape or musical composition linked to a project; and organise saved work and export it in an appropriate format such as.mp3 plan and create a multi-track sound or music project showing a clear understanding of audience and purpose; control audio levels, for example adjust volume (gain) in each track to balance the sounds or use fade-ins and fade-outs; use audio effects to enhance work; and organise saved work and export it in an appropriate format such as.mp3 4
Pupil Notes Part 1 You have been asked to create a podcast style recording on a topic of your choice. Plan your work by thinking about what you will include in your podcast and who your audience will be. Look for information about your topic in the websites given to you by your teacher. Use a computer or digital recording device with a microphone to record material for your podcast. Use a suitable software programme to create your recording. You will need to edit, refine and modify your sound files, for example by cropping the sound files or using copy and paste to repeat sound clips. Save your podcast and, with teacher s help, export it in a suitable format such as.mp3 Play your recording to the rest of the class. Discuss it with other pupils and decide how you could make it better if you were to do it again. 5
Pupil Notes Part 2 You have been asked to create a podcast style recording on a topic of your choice which can be published on the internet. Research for information on your topic. Plan your work by thinking about what you will include in your podcast and who your audience will be. Your project should contain more than one track. Write a script to plan the running order of your recording. Use a computer or digital recording device with a microphone to record material for your podcast. Use a suitable software programme to create your recording. You will need to edit, refine and modify your sound files, for example by altering pitch or tempo. Play your recording to the rest of the class. Discuss it with other pupils and decide how you could make it better. Make any necessary changes. Save your work in named folders. Export your recording in a suitable format such as.mp3 6
Pupil Notes Part 3 You have been asked to create a podcast style recording on a topic of your choice which could be published on the internet. Plan your work by thinking about what you will include in your podcast and who your audience will be. Research your topic on the internet. Keep a record of the sites you used. Write a script to plan the running order for your recording. Use a computer or digital recording device with a microphone to record material for your podcast. Use a suitable software programme to create your podcast. You will need to: work with multiple tracks; control the volume within the software, use fade in or fade out; and edit, refine and modify your sound files. Create a topic folder to store your sound files, you may need to create sub-folders. Play your recording to the rest of the class. Discuss it with other pupils and decide how you could make it better. Make any necessary changes. Write an account explaining how you carried out the task and identify the problems you faced. Save and export your recording in a suitable format as.mp3 Illustrations thinkstock.com 7