Project 1

🛒 Simulated Online Shop

Imagine a digital shop that looks and feels like a real e-commerce site – but without processing actual payments.

Project concept

Learners create a mock-up online shop where users browse items, add them to a cart, and “check out”. The site doesn’t process payments; instead, it simulates the experience of shopping.

CAT skills applied

• Web design: Build webpages using HTML and CSS.
• Database concepts: Simulate inventory and product details.
• Forms and interactivity: Add form elements to mimic a checkout process.
• Understand how online shopping systems flow in a safe, offline environment.

Project 2

🎮 Interactive Game or App

For a more advanced challenge, learners can transform their mini shop experience into a digital game or application.

Project concept

Using platforms like Scratch or Python, learners create a simple game where players collect or trade virtual stickies.

CAT skills applied

• Coding: Programme game logic – for example, a function that “adds” a sticky to a virtual collection.
• User interface design: Create interactive buttons, scoreboards, and menus.
• Problem-solving: Debug and refine their code as the project develops.

This type of project makes coding tangible, engaging, and rewarding.

Project 3

📊 Spreadsheet-Based Data Analysis

For those who love working with data, the mini stickies provide a perfect dataset.

Project concept

Learners catalogue their collection in a spreadsheet and use formulas to analyse and visualise their data.

CAT skills applied

• Formulas and functions: Use COUNTIF to track duplicates or VLOOKUP to find specific brands.
• Data validation: Add dropdown lists to standardise categories.
• Charts and graphs: Create pie charts or bar graphs to show brand or category distribution.

It’s a great way to teach data literacy in a context learners genuinely enjoy.

Project 4

📱 Marketing and Social Media Campaign

Finally, learners can channel their inner influencer and take on a digital marketing project.

Project concept

Learners design a social media campaign promoting the mini stickies, mimicking real-world Checkers advertising strategies.

CAT skills applied

• Content creation: Design graphics and edit short videos.
• Social media planning: Develop a posting schedule, research hashtags, and plan a content calendar.
• Video production: Record and edit clips — for example, a “mini haul”, “collection tour”, or “trade tips” video.

This project allows learners to see how brands use digital media to engage audiences — and how they can do it too.