Year 8 Digital Technology

Digital Technologies – (One Term Course)

In this course, you will explore how technology works and how you can use it to solve problems and create exciting digital projects. You will learn how to think like a programmer, build a website, and even control a real robot!

This course is all about learning by doing, using fun online tools and hands-on technology.

What Will You Learn?

You will:

• Learn the basics of Computational Thinking (how programmers solve problems)

• Use Google Sites to design and build your own website

• Code and control an Edison robot to complete simple tasks

• Explore coding through fun online games and challenges (Hour of Code)

• Understand how digital outcomes are designed, developed, and tested

Projects You Will Do

Website Design Project

• Research a topic of your choice

• Build a multi-page website using Google Sites

• Learn about layout, navigation, and presenting digital information clearly

Edison Robot Programming

• Use simple block-based coding to make your Edison robot move, turn, and respond to the world

• Complete fun challenges like line-following or obstacle avoidance

Hour of Code Activities

• Practice your programming skills through interactive puzzles and games

• Work at your own pace in class and for homework

Why Take This Course?

• Learn useful digital skills you will need in school and life

• A great mix of coding, robotics, and digital design

• Perfect for beginners — no experience needed!

• A stepping stone to senior Digital Technologies or future careers in tech, games, and design