Kaua e rangiruatia te hāpai o te hoe; e kore tō tātou waka e ū ki uta.
Technology is intervention by design. It uses intellectual and practical resources to create technological outcomes, which expand human possibilities by addressing needs and realising opportunities. Effective and ethical design respects the unique relationship that New Zealanders have with their physical environment and embraces the significance of Māori culture and world views in its practice and innovation.
This course offers a combination of both external and internal assessment
This course is University approved and offers UE literacy credits
Course endorsement available
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The study of digital technology will help you to learn how to design your own digital solutions and become creators of, and not just users of, digital technologies, to prepare you for the modern workforce.
In this course you will learn:
to apply computational thinking skills
to apply knowledge of complex programming structures
to follow a technological process to develop a LAN with a media server
how to explore the nature of technological development over time
about a Computer Science topic
You will
Write programs in Python
Use complex tools and techniques to manage development
Create a LAN with a media (or print) server
Study the nature of video games over time
Your work will be assessed through internal assignments and external exams.
Standard AS91615 - Demonstrate understanding of consequences, responsibilities and challenges involved in technology (internal)
Standard AS91905 - Use complex techniques to develop a network (internal)
Standard AS91906 - Use complex programming techniques to develop a computer program (internal)
Standard AS91907 - Use complex processes to develop a digital technologies outcome (internal)
Standard AS91908 - Analyse an area of computer science (external) - UE Lit Writing
Standard AS91909 - Present a reflective analysis of developing a digital outcome (external)
Nil
For further information you can contact:
HOLA of Technology - Owen Kahl - kho@pc.school.nz
Or
Careers Department - careers@pc.school.nz