Stage 1 Digital Technologies
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Level
Learning Area
Core or Specialist
Pre-requisites
Subject Description
Focus Areas:
1. Basic Programming
2. Advanced Programming
3. Data Analytics
4. Exploring Innovations
Students study at least two of the above focus areas. Computational thinking skills are integral to each focus area, alongside applying programme design skills and exploring innovation.
Students analyse patterns and relationships in data sets and/or algorithms and draw conclusions about their usefulness in defining problems. In developing and applying their programme design skills, students take a structured approach to designing an algorithm or digital solution that is appropriate to the context of the problem and meets the needs of the intended user. They code, test, and evaluate their solutions.
In creating and/or evaluating their solutions, students consider ethical considerations. These may include implications of data use and/or digital solutions for individuals, groups, societies, and/or the environment.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand and apply programming principles
- Develop advanced programming skills
- Analyse patterns and relationships in data sets
- Draw conclusions about the usefulness of data and algorithms in problem definition
- Take a structured approach to designing algorithms and digital solutions
- Create solutions that meet the needs of the intended user
- Code, test, and evaluate digital solutions
- Explore and innovate within the digital technology field
- Consider ethical implications of data use and digital solutions for individuals, groups, societies, and the environment
Assessment Type 1: Project Skills
- Investigation (Collaborative)
Exploring Eco Systems and Ethics - Programming (Individual)
Learning Basic Programming Skills - Programming (Individual)
Web application
Assessment Type 2: Digital Solutions Students complete:
Programming and product design.
Students will have the opportunity to work collaboratively in at least one assessment task.
Stage 2 Digital Technologies
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