Level 2 Digital Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Close.
A practical course covering many different aspects of computing. Students develop skills using commonly used software programs (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Photoshop, Powerpoint), some programming knowledge and the ability to use digital technologies to problem solve.
Students work on individual programmes and have some input regarding which programs and skills they wish to learn.
Please note that students do not complete all the standards that are listed. This list is merely indicative and shows the range of assessments that are available.
The DCAT (Digital Technologies External Assessment) is optional.
Recommended Prior Learning
This course has open entry - no prior learning is required.
Pathway
Level 2 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 skills or this could lead to further study in Computer Science.
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
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Use the main features and functions of a spreadsheet application for a purpose
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Use the main features and functions of a presentation application for a purpose
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Manage files and folders using digital devices
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Produce digital images for a range of digital media
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Use the main features and functions of a desktop publishing application to create documents for a purpose
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Use the main features of an HTML editor to create a website
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Use the main features and functions of a database application to create and test a database
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Compose and enter text to create and manage business documents
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.2 - Apply conventions to develop a design for a digital technologies outcome
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.3 - Use advanced techniques to develop a database
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.4 - Use advanced techniques to develop a digital media outcome
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.9 - Demonstrate understanding of a computer science concept