This case study could be delivered as a discrete lesson, or
as a package studied by groups within a class with the results
of the research being presented to the whole group in a plenary session.
Objectives
- To develop an appreciation of an assigned topic through an accurate
presentation of the salient points
- To develop an understanding of the overall picture of ICT in the flour
and grain industry through own research and presentations by other group
members
- To carry out research on behalf of a group on an assigned topic and
share the findings with the group
- To develop presentation skills (written, oral and mathematical)
- To practise extracting information from data
- To practise internet research.
Curriculum relevance
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Duration
Single lesson, of 50 minutes to 1 hour.
Resources
Starter activity
If relevant, recap the key stages of the grain chain that are covered in IWB
'Introducing the grain chain'.
Main activity
Organise the class into groups, so that each group has four students. Each
student should read and research one aspect of IP 'ICT and the grain chain' and
prepare a presentation of findings for the rest of the group:
- ICT in farming and storage
- ICT in milling
- ICT in baking
- ICT in retailing and marketing (process controls)
Students should report back to their group.
Students should then carry out internet research on companies providing ICT
provision and support for the processes studied.
Plenary
Each group prepares a report of their main findings (to share with class or
for personal records). There is then a group discussion on the importance of ICT
in industry, based on the findings of students' research.
Homework or extension ideas
If this material is being used other than as a discrete lesson, the results
of the deliberations will need to be presented to an agreed format (PowerPoint
or exhibition format).
