Liston College
Liston Level 1 Digital Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Manu.
Digital Technology is a progressive and constantly evolving subject area. This course provides an exciting opportunity for students to create, communicate, and use information in a digital context. They will gain an excellent introduction to the world of information communication technology and develop information management techniques, computer programming, coding, and web development skills. Through this, they will understand how computers work, how people interact with computers, how data is represented, and how computers store and manipulate data.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will study project planning methodologies and develop a proposal for a digital solution
Term 2
Students will continue to use project planning and develop a design for a digital solution. They will then start to develop this through coding.
Term 3
Students will use an iterative process to develop a computer program and digital outcome
Term 4
Students will summarise the work completed over the year and present their digital outcomes.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open entry although students must be able to read and understand written materials well as much of the course uses self paced learning materials. Students need to have access to a computer running Microsoft Office software at home as well as internet access in order to complete activities.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Standard 1.1 Create a computer program 5 CreditsStandard 1.2 Develop a digital technologies outcome 5 Credits
Standard 1.3 Demonstrate understanding of useability in human-computer interfaces 5 Credits
Standard 1.4 Design a digital technologies outcome 5 Credits
This is a 20 Credit Course
Pathway Possibilities
User Experience Designer, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Geospatial Specialist, Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Data Analyst, Scrum Master, Clinical Coder, Information Technology Manager, Systems Administrator, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Information Technology Architect, Electronics Engineer, Game Developer, Biomedical Engineer,
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