Year 9 Info Tech - Coding and App Development

TERTIARY & CAREER PATHWAYS:

Web Designer, Data Processor, Multimedia Developer, Programmer, Electronics and Communication Technician, Computer Sales, Software Writer, Forensic Computer Analyst, Air Force Technician, Games Developer, IT Consultant, IT Support Technician

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Have you ever wondered how apps for your phone are designed and developed? Are you inquisitive about how these apps are uploaded to the Apple or Google stores? Did you know that developing apps for iPhones or Android phones is the fastest growing industry and produces the most billionaires today? If you want to know more about app development and how code can be used to produce the next Facebook or Instagram, then this is the course for you.

Learning Activities:

• application development
• designing and producing simple apps
• programming constructs and methodologies
• develop project management plans
• develop an understanding of the components and social issues that make up today’s apps. 

Key skills :

• the ability to code in various programming languages such as Python, PHP, Java and more
• problem solving
• project management
• market research 
• team building

Learning Standards:

• Digital Systems
• Data and Information
• Creating Digital Solutions 

 Assessment tasks of this unit are made up of the following tasks:

• Folio tasks
• Topic tests
• Assignments
• Contributions to class discussions and completion of class work will also be considered