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The government is to scrap the 'appalling' ICT GCSE

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    #21
    Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post
    Agreed. It's interesting that they start off by teaching the meaning of data, data protection law, accuracy, etc. I wonder if that bores some students into submission?

    Can't see much on understanding how the hardware works, but I didn't click all the links.

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      #22
      Originally posted by Doggy Styles View Post
      Can't see much on understanding how the hardware works, but I didn't click all the links.
      I'm not sure that's relevant at A-level. I got taught that sort of thing in my degree (electronic eng).
      ‎"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."

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        #23
        Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post
        I'm not sure that's relevant at A-level. I got taught that sort of thing in my degree (electronic eng).
        You might be right. I did that at OND level, which was useful knowledge for 3GL developers in those days, and vital for assemblers. Probably not any more though.

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