There have been a few minor changes to the team’s tasks and I updated the team organisation chart this morning. Discover Simple, Private Sharing at Drop.io It’s worth downloading and printing this document so that you contact the right person, which will save you a lot of time and mean that you get a faster response. Don’t forget to subscribe to the new Twitter feed for regular updates on developments and events.
Read moreRead more about Computing team updateWe held our first unit writers’ training event yesterday afternoon in The Marriott Hotel in Glasgow. It went well. Twelve people attended. The idea is that instead of training writers whenever a new development begins, we will run these training events two or three times per year and people will come along to one of these events when they need to. There are several advantages. Firstly it’s much more time efficient for the team — instead of training two or…
Read moreRead more about Unit writing trainingSome time ago, I posted a message about a new online service for people who are interested working with the SQA Computing team to develop curricula, such as write units, develop assessment packs or serve on Qualification Design Teams or validation panels. So far, 49 people have subscribed to this service — but the target is 100 so please consider subscribing. You can find out more here, where you can also join this group. I plan to use this site…
Read moreRead more about SQA Computing GroupsiteThe draft framework for the HNC/D in Computer Games Development has been completed and the Qualification Development Team (QDT) would value your input on it. Information on the draft framework can be found here: http://computing.ed-coll.ac.uk/HNDGames/ After you have browsed the framework, please complete the short survey that can be found here: http://computing.ed-coll.ac.uk/surveys/index.php?sid=34649&lang=en Other feedback options can be found on the first website. All comments are welcome. Thank you for your time. HN Computer Games QDT
Read moreRead more about HNC/D Computer Games DevelopmentFurther to my earlier post we still have available places for this workshop on Thursday 8th October 2009 (1300 – 1700 hours). This workshop will cover both HN/NQ Unit Writing with a particular emphasis on the Computing areas. If you are interested in coming along please register by clicking on the URL below: http://tinyurl.com/unitwriting This event is free of charge.
Read moreRead more about Reminder – Unit Writing WorkshopIn the recent HN Update letter to centres, you were informed that we were in the process of discussing plans for the forthcoming meeting of Heads of Computing. This year’s event will take place on Friday 4th December starting at 1000 hours and finishing approximately 1530 hours. It is being held in the Jury’s Inn, 80 Jamaica Street, Glasgow. If you are interested in coming along to this event then please register online by clicking the URL below: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=iEG1EK4FMeuy7ToPY5CbLA_3d_3d At…
Read moreRead more about Annual Heads of Computing EventSQA’s award in Internet safety was the first qualification of its kind in the UK (and, as far as we know, the EU) and we have followed that up with, what we believe to be, the world’s first national qualification in online child protection. Working with CEOP, we have developed a PDA Diploma in Online Protection & Safeguarding of Children. This Level 8 award is designed for teachers, police officers, social workers and others who work with children. It consists…
Read moreRead more about PDA Diploma in Online Protection of ChildrenA QDT was recently established to develop NPAs in Computer Games at levels 4, 5 and 6. We now need to find out whether support exists for these qualifications. Please help by completing the survey and circulating to any interested parties: we need school teachers, further education centres and industry professionals to give constructive suggestions and feedback to the design team. You can access the survey here.
Read moreRead more about NPAs in Computer Games – surveyThe Qualifications Support Team (QST) for NC awards (SCQF Levels 4, 5 and 6) met last Friday afternoon. This group meets twice per year to discuss ways of supporting Computing qualifications at these levels. There is another group for HN awards (SCQF Level 7 and above). The members of the QST are college lecturers and school teachers, and the meetings are a great way to let SQA know what support materials are needed to help centes to deliver these awards.…
Read moreRead more about NC QSTWe are holding a Unit Writing Workshop on Thursday 8th October 2009 in the Glasgow Marriott Hotel at 1300 hours until 1630 hours for those who are interested in writing SQA Unit Specifications for future projects within the Computing Team. This workshop is ideal for those who have no or limited experience but also for those who have had past experience but would like to ‘brush-up’ on their existing knowledge and skills. Places are limited so if you are interested,…
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