Year 9 Info Tech - Understanding the Online World

TERTIARY & CAREER PATHWAYS:

Web Designer, Data Processor, Multimedia Developer, Programmer, Electronics and Communication Technician, Computer Sales, Photographic Editor, Animator, Air Force Technician, Games Developer, IT Consultant, Design Analyst

Have you ever wondered how powerful websites are planned and built? Does online shopping or building an e-commerce website that can sell products interest you? Have you ever wanted to know how Google and YouTube really work? Where exactly is this cloud that everything is uploaded to? If these questions intrigue you, then this course is for you. 

‍Learning Activities:

• study how algorithms work 
• understand how targeted advertising works
• explore the emerging role of AI
• research the role of influencers and content creators in the modern world

Key skills :

• critical analysis
• project management
• market research
• problem solving

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