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This high quality material is endorsed by Edexcel and has been through a rigorous quality assurance programme to ensure that it is a suitable companion to the specification for both learners and teachers. This does not mean that its contents will be used verbatim when setting examinations nor is it to be read as being the official specification – a copy of which is available at www.edexcel.org.uk

Make Space is the most recent SPB (Summative Project Brief), valid for December 2006, May 2007, December 2007, May 2008 and still in Dec 2008.

About DiDA

Edexcel's DiDA offers paperless learning for ICT students at both Level 1 and Level 2

DiDA is the Diploma in Digital Applications, a revolutionary suite of three paperless qualifications from Edexcel that focuses on the practical application of technology.

DiDA qualifications prepare students for the real world of work or further education. They are designed to stimulate students’ creativity and develop real-world, practical skills that will motivate learning across a wide range of subjects.

As a suite of qualifications, DiDA offers progression from the Award (AiDA), to the Certificate (CiDA), and on to the full Diploma (DiDA).

MatchWare’s DiDA Software Suite is adapted to the requirements of the DiDA qualification. MatchWare OpenMind 2, Mediator 9 and ScreenCorder 5 solve the issues candidates encounter in this challenging exam. The MatchWare Suite allows students to focus directly on the content of the qualification, increasing chances of success and providing an inclusive solution for students of all levels.

MatchWare is endorsed by Edexcel as an official software provider for the DiDA qualification.

Mediator 9 is recommended by Edexcel as an e-portfolio solution.

Each qualification is composed of combinations of Units:

Award in Digital Applications (AiDA): 1 GCSE

Using ICT

Certificate in Digital Applications (CiDA): 2 GCSE's

Using ICT, and either Multimedia, Graphics, or ICT in Enterprise

Diploma in Digital Applications (DiDA): 4 GCSE's

Using ICT, and Multimedia, Graphics, and ICT in Enterprise

Each unit is assessed via a summative project brief (SPB) in which students apply the knowledge, skills and understanding they have acquired throughout the course to produce a number of specified 'deliverables'.

They present the project outcomes in an e-portfolio which is marked by the teacher and externally moderated. Students complete the project toward the end of the course.

SPBs (Summative Project Briefs)

D101 and D201: "Using ICT"

D101 and D201: “Using ICT”
Using information sources
Working with information
Presenting information
Print and digital publishing
Creating an e-portfolio
Project planning, monitoring and evaluation

D103 and D203: "Graphics"

D101 and D201: “Using ICT”
Selecting material
Designing and developing graphical images
Using appropriate software, such as bitmap and vector-based tools/products
Preparing images for screen and print mediums
Prototyping and testing
Presenting graphics products in an e- portfolio
Project planning, monitoring and evaluation

D102 and D202: "Multimedia"

D101 and D201: “Using ICT”
Investigating multimedia products
Designing and developing multimedia products
Prototyping and testing
Print and digital publishing
Presenting multimedia products in an e- portfolio
Project planning, monitoring and evaluation

D104 and D204: "ICT in Enterprise"

D101 and D201: “Using ICT”
Exploring business opportunities
Preparing and presenting business plans
Business communications
Advertising and promotions
Prototyping and testing
Presenting graphics products in an e- portfolio
Project planning, monitoring and evaluation

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