Further information for teachers and assessors Resource requirements For this unit, learners must have access to:
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an integrated development environment compatible with chosen
programming languages
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web development tools
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database systems
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cloud deployment environments.
Essential information for assessment decisions Learning aim A For Distinction standard, learners evaluate the developments in technology in at least
three different industries and in different areas of society. Learners will evaluate the
impact of different technologies, which will include an exploration of trends in design,
developments in technologies and ways in which human computer interaction has
developed.
The evaluation will look at the ways in which computing technology is used to solve
problems and meet specific objectives, drawing comparisons between uses in different
contexts. The learner will consider different aspects of the solutions, for example the
physical systems required, the connections and data, and how these impact the quality
and application of identified solutions, as well as availability to different organisations
and users. The evaluation should consider a range of benefits, risks and drawbacks of
the identified technologies and ways that adopting these systems can impact
organisations and wider society.
Learners will provide supported value judgements as to the impact developments in
technology can have in specific cases. Overall, the evidence will be logically structured
with correct technical information.
For Merit standard, learners will analyse developments in technology in different
industries and areas of society. Learners will consider the use of different types of
technology, and how the changes impact on organisations, individuals and society
as a whole, exploring how they are used in different contexts.
The analysis will look at the ways in which these technologies are applied to solve
problems and meet specific needs. The analysis should consider a range of benefits,
risks and drawbacks of identified technologies and ways that developments,
and adopting these systems, can impact organisations and wider society.
Overall, the evidence will be logically structured, technically accurate and easy
to understand.
