Year 12 Subjects – Digital Technologies
Level: Stage 2
Prerequisites: Nil
Assumed knowledge: Stage 1 Digital Technologies
Course Summary
Digital Technologies is a 20‑credit subject at Stage 2.
Students use computational thinking skills and strategies to identify, deconstruct, and solve problems that are of interest to them. They analyse and evaluate data, test hypotheses, make decisions based on evidence, and create solutions. Through the study of Digital Technologies, students are encouraged to take ownership of problems and design, code, validate, and evaluate their solutions. In doing so, they develop and extend their understanding of designing and programming, including the basic constructs involved in coding, array processing, and modularisation.
At Stage 2, students develop and apply their skills in computational thinking and in program design, and engage in iterative project development, where a product or prototype is designed and tested and/or implemented in stages. They follow agile practices and/or iterative engineering design processes. Learning environments in Digital Technologies may include physical, online, and/or simulated spaces.
Digital Technologies promotes learning through initiative, collaboration, creativity, and communication, using project- and inquiry-based approaches.
Course Content
Computational Thinking for developing sophisticated algorithms
Data Analytics
Program Development Skills in a nominated area (microcontroller, data science or website development)
Iterative Project Development
Assessments
- Four Project Skills - 50%
- One Collaborative Project - 20%
- One Individual Digital Solution - 30% (Externally Assessed)
Contact
Mr David Chu
Digital Technologies Key Teacher
Email: dchu@emmauscc.sa.edu.au