10DIT

Year 10 Digital Technology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms Montrose-Arnold.

In Year 10 Digital Technology, get ready to unleash your creativity and problem-solving skills! You'll explore the exciting world behind the technology you use every day, from word processing and database skills, to website and game development.

Here's what you can expect:

  • Coding Adventures:  Learn the secret language of computers (code!) to build your own programs and animations.
  • Website Wizards:  Uncover the magic behind websites, learning how to design and develop your own online space.
  • App Inventors:  Turn your ideas into reality by exploring the world of app development.
  • Office Skills: Create and manage documents using a variety of office tools.
  • Digital Detectives:  Demystify how the internet works and learn how to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
  • Creative Challenges:  Combine your coding skills with design thinking to create innovative digital solutions.

This is your chance to become a digital maker, not just a consumer. Get ready to have fun, be challenged, and discover the potential of technology in your future!



Course Overview

Semester 1
In the Year 10 Digital Technology program, students will be covering the following units:
Create and manage documents using Google and Microsoft suite.
Design and develop a website for a purpose (WYSWYG and HTML/CSS)
Design and develop a game based on a given brief (Scratch/ Gamefroot)

Pathway

Exploring Digital Technology can open doors to exciting career paths in the future! Here are some possibilities:
Game Developer: Design and build the games you love to play, using coding skills and creativity.
Web Developer: Craft websites and online experiences, combining design with programming knowledge.
App Developer: Turn your ideas into reality by building mobile applications that solve problems or entertain users.
Cybersecurity Specialist: Become a digital guardian, protecting computer systems and networks from threats.
Robotics Engineer: Design and build amazing robots, using programming and engineering skills.
Animator/3D Modeler: Bring characters and stories to life through animation and 3D modeling techniques.

These are just a few examples! Learning Digital Technology now provides a strong foundation for many exciting careers that will continue to evolve in the future.

Career Pathways

Disclaimer

Any information, costs or standards may change.