Computing
Welcome to Computing
Introduction
Standard Grade computing is taught by Mr. C. McGinlay in third and fourth year. You can read a summary of the course in the S2 option book page.
Among other things, this page currently hosts computing homework and IT news. You can access these items directly from the main menu, without having to come through this page.
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A significant component of the course is programming, especially at General and Credit levels. The programming course booklet can be downloaded here.
A course summary, in draft form is attached below (licence GNU FDL). In practice, things have changed slightly, so a new summary needs to be uploaded. You'll need OpenOffice to read it.
Web Links
Not in any particular order:
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Computer Programming
This is assessed internally (by the class teacher) through practical programming work. Most pupils learn 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 S3
Current Topics
We are currently working on "Types of Program", looking at a simple software development model and methods of code translation.
Practical Work
Those pupils wishing to try a harder level programming task will have another opportunity to do so once the current topic is complete. The task will count towards the final grade.
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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
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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