Level 1 Digital Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Hansen.
Text-based programming to create a solution for a client.
Students will work to design and create digital and electronic products. No previous experience is required but it would be helpful if students have previously done some programming.
In this course, students will learn C++ programming with a simple development board to get up to speed on programming. Students will be able to build their skills around planning and design with a short project.
Then design successful user interfaces for that code. Past projects have included: A lock box that opens if you knock the correct pattern on it, and a ‘useless box’ that when a switch is flicked, opens a trapdoor and un-flicks the switch.
Note: Some of the same achievement standards may be taught in Mechatronics. Check with your teacher if you would like to choose this as you can only be awarded the credits once.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A non-Chromebook laptop is required, however, other electronics and materials will be provided by the school as part of the course fees.
Course Cost: - $80
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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NZQA Info
Digital Technologies 1.1 - Create a computer program
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Digital Technologies 1.2 - Develop a digital technologies outcome
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Digital Technologies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of usability in human-computer interfaces