Digital Technology (Computing) Y9, 10 and Y11
Study in Information Technology Years 9 and 10, gives students a sound knowledge of Microsoft packages and their application to documents. Digital technologies impact on every aspect of our lives and are vitally important to New Zealand’s growth in the 21st century. Students in New Zealand need opportunities to develop knowledge and skills with digital technologies so they are equipped to respond to rapid changes in our society.
Digital Technologies sits within the Technology learning area of the New Zealand Curriculum. The DTG strands are reflected in the development of a body of knowledge which outlines specific knowledge and skills for digital technologies. The technological context knowledge and skills material provides a set of objectives and indicators for digital technologies, along with illustrative examples of what is meant by a statement of curriculum level.
The Year 11 programme will comprise mainly of Achievement Standards with a few Unit Standards. This course is designed for the more academic students with a high level of numeracy and literacy.
