Computing

Computing is an exciting and challenging course, designed to develop students’ knowledge, confidence and creativity in designing, analysing, developing and evaluating computing technology solutions.

Computing focuses on developing computing technology skills through the completion of a variety of projects. These projects form the basis for assessment and develop student’s techniques and knowledge of networking, web site development/multimedia, spreadsheets, databases, computer programming and mechatronics. Computing aims to equip students with the ability to use computers as problem solving tools.

There are no pre-requisites for the study of Computing. It is an elective course, which builds upon the knowledge, skills and experiences developed in the Technology (mandatory) Years 7-8 syllabus and the Information and Communication (ICT) syllabus. The course encourages and reinforces literacy strategies, especially the development of technical and technological literacy. Students communicate their ideas and solutions to problems in oral, written and graphical forms.

The course integrates the study of Systems Thinking, Computational Thinking and Design Thinking.

• Systems Thinking
  • Modelling networks and social connections
  • Designing for user experience
  • Analysing data
• Computational Thinking
  • Building mechatronic and automated systems
  • Creating games and simulations
  • Developing apps and web software.

Students in Years 9 and 10 will complete six projects over the two years, applying Design thinking to each of the topics.