Digital Technologies offers students at Craigslea SHS some wonderful options. Courses have been especially designed to develop knowledge and skills for life and for life-long learning.
Students are engaged in learning which is preparing them for a changing environment, and lays the foundations for them to successfully manage their personal environment, and to be active in contributing to the management of the broader environment, whether it be local, regional, national or global.
The area of Digital Technologies is a dynamic, exciting and challenging one, constantly changing with developing technologies.
Digital systems support new ways of working in our global networks and require a new, essential skill set that includes computational and systems thinking. Supporting students to understand the place and purpose of technology, as well as the technical side of how to use it, is essential.
The Digital Technologies course teaches students the knowledge they need today and in the future. Students will learn to use ICT to access, create and communicate information and ideas, solve problems and work collaboratively. This involves students utilising the digital technologies available to them, modifying usage patterns as technologies evolve and limiting the risks in a digital environment.
Digital Technologies will develop students who connect and work together locally, nationally and internationally in our knowledge-based society.
Personal Benefits
- Computer-related technology can enhance your potential to use language and will increase your capacity to think, make decisions and communicate.
- It is recognised in the work environment that, unless you possess touch typing skills, you are handicapped in the Information Age.
- People who can touch type learn other PC applications in 40% less time.
- You will submit many assignments before you leave school, college or university. If you can touch type, you are far more productive and efficient.
Head of Department - Kerry Smith
Digital Technologies Subjects Offered
Year Level
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Year 8
| Digital Projects (One Semester - Semester 1 or 2) Digital Projects is an introductory course that will provide students with a skillset which will begin to equip them for their future in a 21st Century society. This subject is an alternative program for students studying the Digital Technologies curriculum. As all students will inevitably move into careers that involve knowledge and use of different computer-based technologies, this course allows students to be makers and creators of technology, and not just users of technology. Students will use a range of different technologies such as micro-controllers, electronics and drones to collaboratively code and solve digital problems.
Year 8 Digital Technologies - Projects Year Level Plan
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Year 9
| Digital Projects (One Semester - Semester 1 or 2) Digital Projects in Year 9 builds on the project-based learning foundation where students will undertake a series of tasks to design, build, program and compete in robotic challenges. This is a wide-ranging, creative, technical and hands-on subject that could open the door to many pathways in school, and to many different competitions and career applications. Later, students are introduced to web development, which is followed through in future years of study.
Year 9 Digital Technologies - Projects Year Level Plan |
Year 10
| Two areas of study are offered to students as electives: Introduction to Digital Solutions (Semester 1) Digital Data Management (Semester 2)
The units offered in this area of study enable students to develop competence in the use of business software, including word processing, spreadsheeting, database, PowerPoint and publishing and, refine their keyboarding skills. Opportunities for students to use their new skills in creative and innovative ways are incorporated into the design process.
Introduction to Digital Solutions Introduction to Digital Solutions is a preparatory course for Digital Solutions in Years 11 and 12, but assumes the student has no knowledge at the start of the course. It is focused on web page development and programming. This subject provides a pathway to further studies in areas such as computer science, information systems, business, systems engineering, linguistics, database management and software development, and to careers in digital technology-based areas such as information, architecture, web design, business analysis and project management.
Year 10 Digital Technologies - Introduction to Digital Solutions Year Level Plan
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Years 11 and 12 General Subjects
| Digital Solutions This course offers students the opportunity to more deeply understand and evaluate the role, function and impact of computers in our society. The course has a strong focus on problem solving techniques used to deliver user-friendly solutions to target audiences.
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| Years 11 and 12 Applied/VET Subjects
| Information and Communication Technology (Applied Subjects) Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) (VET)
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Extracurricular Activities