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Year 9 Digital Technology

9DIT
Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

Unleash Your Digital Creativity: Year 9 Digital Technologies

Calling all tech explorers!  This exciting course unlocks the world of digital technologies, empowering you to be a responsible and creative digital citizen.

Get ready to:

  • Be a Digital Superhero: Learn about responsible online behavior, data privacy, and cyber safety.
  • Become a Coding Master:  Explore the world of block programming with Scratch, bringing your ideas to life with fun, interactive animations and games.
  • Control the Microbit World:  Use Microbits, tiny programmable computers, to build robots, create light shows, and control real-world objects!

Why Choose This Course?

  • Learn by Doing:  Dive into hands-on projects that combine coding, creativity, and problem-solving.
  • Make a Difference: Develop the skills to use technology responsibly and ethically.
  • Have Fun & Be Creative:  Express yourself through interactive projects and discover the potential of technology.
  • Build a Strong Foundation:  This course sets the stage for further exploration in coding, robotics, and digital innovation.

Year 9 Digital Technologies is for students who are curious about technology and want to use it to create amazing things. Let's explore the digital world together and unleash your creativity!




Course Overview

Semester 1
This is a one term program which covers the following units:
Digital Citizenship
Creating digital games using block coding (Scratch)
Collaborative electronics for design

Learning Areas:

Digital Technologies


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

Year 10 Digital Technology

Career Pathways

Mining Engineer, Auditor, Accounts Officer, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Chemist, Electronics Engineer, Automotive Electrician, Microbiologist, Biomedical Engineer, Meteorologist, Fashion Designer, Industrial Designer, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Information Technology Manager, Systems Administrator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Energy and Chemical Plant Operator, Game Developer, Glass Processor, Locksmith, Photographer, Recreation Co-ordinator, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Geospatial Specialist, Security Analyst, Data Analyst


Disclaimer

Any information, costs or standards may change.