Digital Technologies

Unit 1: Applied Computing

Areas of Study:

• Data analysis

• Programming

Topics Studied:

• The stages of the problem-solving methodology

• Focus on how data can be used within software tools such as databases and spreadsheets to create data visualisations, and the use of an object-oriented programming (OOP) language to develop a working software solution

• As an introduction to data analytics, students respond to teacher-provided solution requirements, designs and data to develop data visualisations

• Develop a solution that includes a database, spreadsheet(s) and data visualisations

• Respond to solution requirements to design and develop a working software solution using an OOP language

• Develop techniques for debugging and testing their software solution to ensure that it works as intended.

Unit 2: Applied Computing

Areas of Study:

• Innovative solutions

• Cyber security

Topics Studied:

• Focus on developing an innovative solution to a problem, need or opportunity identified, and develop an understanding of network environments, cyber security risks, threats to networks and strategies to reduce the risks to data and information

• Work collaboratively and select a topic of interest involving an emerging trend for further study to create an innovative solution

• The innovative solution can be presented as a proof of concept, a prototype or a product

• Engage in all areas of the problem-solving methodology while developing this solution

• As an introduction to cyber security, investigate networks and the threats, vulnerabilities and risks to data and information

• Propose and justify strategies to protect the security of data and information within a network.

Assessment (Covers both Units 1 & 2):

• A folio of exercises to demonstrate the learning of database, spreadsheet and data visualisation software tools

• A solution including the use of database, spreadsheet and/or data visualisation software tools in response to teacher-provided solution requirements and designs

• A personal portfolio to showcase the development of databases, spreadsheets and data visualisations

• A folio of exercises to demonstrate the learning of an object-oriented programming language

• A software solution that includes the designs, solution and a testing table in response to teacher provided solution requirements

• The creation and maintenance of code repositories to track the progression of students’ learning, using platforms such as GitHub

• A software solution developed in response to a teacher-provided problem-solving challenge, presented as a hackathon

• An innovative solution that includes an analysis, designs, the development of a proof of concept/prototype/product and an evaluation

• A presentation (oral, multimedia, visual) of an innovative solution

• A written report that documents the development of an innovative solution

• An annotated visual report that documents the development of an innovative solution

• A teacher-provided case study with structured questions that investigates a cyber security incident and how it could be prevented in the future

• A teacher-provided case study with structured questions that investigates a network, its vulnerabilities and how these could be mitigated.

Cost: $ (resources and materials)

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Contact Teacher: Ms Teresa La