Level 1 Digital Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Close.
A practical course covering many different aspects of computing. Students develop skills using the commonly used software programs (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Photoshop, Powerpoint), some programming knowledge, introductory computer science and the ability to use digital technologies to problem solve.
Students will find the computing skills learned will help with all types of employment and further education.
Course Overview
Term 1
Introductory Topics
Basic programming
Developing and designing webpages using HTML
Excel Spreadsheets
Term 2
Access Databases
Term 3
Python Programming
HCI - Human Computer Interaction
Term 4
HCI External Exam
Recommended Prior Learning
Open entry - no prior knowledge required.
Pathway
Level 1 Digital Technologies give students a broad overview of commonly used computer software programs, plus an introduction to Computer Science and coding for the development of own computer websites and programs. As computing skills are vital in almost every job students learn these valuable vocational skills or this could lead to further study in Computer Science.
Assessment Information
Most assessments are internally assessed.There is an option to enter AS91886, which is an external assessment about how humans and computers interact.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Create a web page using a template
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Create and use simple command sequences in a procedural computer language
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Produce a spreadsheet from instructions using supplied data
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Create a web page using a mark-up language with a text editor
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Digital Technologies 1.1 - Create a computer program
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Digital Technologies 1.2 - Develop a digital technologies outcome
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Digital Technologies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of usability in human-computer interfaces