Computing
Welcome to Computing
Introduction
Standard Grade computing is taught by Miss Inkster in third year and Mr. McGinlay fourth year. Mr McGinlay will be focussing on physics after 2012. This page reflects the work and resources used up to 2011 by Mr McGinlay.
Standard grades are disappearing after next year, so we will be beginning to change things over to new qualifications. The only Standard Grade information changing will be homework and revision information.
Computing HW
Year Group |
All terms | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| S4 | 06/02/2012 (All day) | Comms & Networks Ex. 2,3,4 | computing |
Computer Programming
This is assessed internally (by the class teacher) through practical programming work. S4 pupils have learned the popular PHP programming language using the text 'PHP Coding with the Penguin' written by C. McGinlay.
All pupils will attempt at least two assessed programming exercises in third year, with the option to complete a larger programming project in fourth year.
Computing S4 Term Plan
Term October - December 2011
General Purpose Packages - We have nearly finished GPP with multimedia and expert systems still to cover, after the work experience week.
Pupils are also well on with project work, many having finished General level. Some pupils will choose to try the credit level project.
Towards the end of term I expect to be on topics around networking/Internet and email.
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Computing Links
A small selection of links.
- A nice base converter is available online at mathsisfun.com.
- Mind control demonstration
- Resources for revision from Dbethune.com
- Systems Analysis video.
Programming Languages
- Huge list of programming languages - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_programming_languages
- Examples of "Hello World" program in many languages - http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/List_of_hello_world_programs#4DOS_batch
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Software Recommendations
Software Recommendations for Standard Grade Computing
Parents and pupils can take advantage of some excellent software. Spending time at home becoming proficient with any of these will be of benefit to a good general background understanding in the course.
- Graphics
- Inkscape - powerful vector graphics
- GIMP - photo editing
- Krita - easy to use
- Multimedia
- Amarok - music organiser and player
- Rythmbox - music organiser and player
- VLC - video/audio player - plays just about ANY format
- Audacity - audio editor with multitrack ability
- k3b - excellent CD/DVD burning software
Computing in the News
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