Level 1 Digital Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Godfrey.
Learners will complete three Digital Technologies/Computing standards. They will learn how to create media outcomes including websites, programs (JavaScript) and databases.
Main Topics: • Programming • Website development • Database development
Course Overview
Term 1
Develop a web application using PHP, CSS, HTML and a database.
Term 2
Develop a computer program using JavaScript.
Term 3
Demonstrate understanding of User Interface design.
Term 4
Computer science concepts
Recommended Prior Learning
None – This course assumes that learners have no prior web design / programming experience
Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)
Cost $0.
Learners will be expected to have their own laptops capable of running the following software:
- Google Docs/Sheets
- Google Chrome
Whangaparaoa College utilises an online code editing environment and database management system where all learner work can be completed through the Chrome browser. Tablet based devices are not suitable for this course.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Please note that the standard credit totals displayed below as well as the standard descriptions are subject to change before the start of 2024 due to the upcoming NCEA Level 1 changes.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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Disclaimer
Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer, limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.