Year 9 Digital Technologies: STEM
Learning Area Leader: Mr Comas (Code: 09DTWB)
You may be interested in this Elective if you enjoy: Website design challenges, Web based applications, working independently and problem solving. Or wish to pursue these subjects in the Senior Years: VCE Applied Computing.
Major Focus - Programming / Data and Information / Creating Digital Solutions
Description
Are you fascinated by how websites work and eager to build your own? Building on your skills from Years 7 and 8, this elective dives deep into the technology that powers the World Wide Web. You will learn about the technology behind the Internet and the HTML/CSS coding systems that bring web pages to life.
More than just coding, you'll uncover the design principles that make a website successful and user-friendly.
You'll also explore the significant economic and cultural impacts of the Internet, understanding its vast influence on society. Get ready to not only create digital solutions but also to critically analyse the systems that underpin our interconnected world
Technical understandings
Explore the hardware components and communication protocols that enable the World Wide Web.
“Parts of a System” analysis of the World Wide Web and assessing security risks.
Programming skills
Essential HTML/CSS elements, attributes, and functions to create structured and styled web pages.
Python - basic concepts, functions and programming methods.
Analytical Abilities
Techniques for representing data visually to communicate insights effectively.
Deconstructing problems into manageable parts.
Evaluating the effectiveness of layouts and designs.
Assessment
HTML/CSS Practical Challenges
Cybersecurity Investigations and Presentations
Data Visualisation Project