6DIT

Year 11 6DIT – Digital Technology (NCEA L1)

Course Option Description

Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Ms G. Small.

Why this course:    

Students choosing this course will gain skills and knowledge which will provide them with a fundamental understanding of key concepts in Digital Technologies. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be well prepared for Level 2 & Level 3 Digital Technologies (7DIT and 8DIT).

Course information:    

The aim of this course is to introduce students a range of digital technologies concepts and help them move from passive consumers to active producers of digital technologies outcomes. This course will develop computational thinking skills while building capacity in designing and developing digital outcomes.

The course will include a range of topics which may include:

  • Planning and developing basic computer programs using Python.
  • Designing and developing digital media outcomes including use of HTML and CSS for web development.
  • Examining interface design and developing understanding of human computer interaction (HCI).
  • Collecting, analysing and managing data using an SQL database.

The course aims to offer a programme of study which includes both theoretical and practical components.

This course leads to:    

Level 2 Digital Technology (7DIT).  



Prerequisites

Completion of at least one but preferably two semesters of Junior Digital Technology is recommended but not compulsory. Students are expected to be operating at Level 5 of the Mathematics and Statistics curriculum, ideally at Merit or higher.

Any student joining the course part way through the year must have experience using Python.  

The first term focuses heavily on programming using Python.

Pathway

Assessment Information

This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92004 v2
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies 1.1 - Create a computer program


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92005 v3
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies 1.2 - Develop a digital technologies outcome


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92006 v2
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of usability in human-computer interfaces


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0