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Course launch: unit overview + IA1 context

Introduction to Unit 1 and IA1

Devotional (5 minutes)(click to expand)
Colossians 3:23
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.”
Christian perspective

Excellence and integrity matter in how we plan and build solutions that serve others.

Secular perspective

Professional integrity and quality build trust; clear documentation matters in real workplaces.

Scenario

A student wants to submit a copied proposal template without adapting it to a real problem or user.

What risks does this create for quality and integrity?

Lesson flow

OPENING5 min
Teacher
  • Welcome, course overview, IA1 snapshot, expectations.
Students
  • Record unit focus and assessment checkpoints.
ACTIVITY15 min
Teacher
  • Brainstorm real problems that could be solved digitally (school/community).
Students
  • List 2–3 problems and identify a likely user for each.
WORKBOOK15 min
Teacher
  • Students complete workbook questions; teacher checks scope/feasibility.
Students
  • Write short answers; keep ideas realistic and privacy-safe.
Workbook questions
  1. Describe one real-world problem that could be improved with a digital solution (1–2 sentences).
  2. Who is the primary user and what do they need to achieve?
  3. List two constraints (time, privacy, device access, school rules, etc.).
WRAP5 min
Teacher
  • Exit ticket: one problem idea + one user group.
Students
  • Submit exit response.

Resources

Links

IA1 Draft Checker

Write your own response first. This tool checks alignment with the IA1 marking guide and suggests improvements. It does not write answers.

Question
Describe one real-world problem that could be improved with a digital solution (1–2 sentences).
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