Hedland Senior High SchoolTechnology and Enterprise Learning Area

Yr 11 – Applied Information TechnologyUnit 1 – Personal Communication

Course Information 2016

Teacher: Mr JEELOLL

Student Name:___________________

teaching program assessment outline

Applied Information Technology (General) Unit 1 Course Sequence 2016Design Concepts Hardware Impacts of Technology Application Skills Project Management

Week Area Key teaching pointsKnowledge Skills Assessment

Wee

k 1:

1st F

eb –

5th

Feb

Design concepts

the elements of design line shape space texture colour

the principles of design balance emphasis (contrast and proportion) dominance

identify the elements of design and the principles of design in an existing digital product and/or solution

apply the elements of design and the principles of design to page layouts

Task 1 (6%):Identify and explain the principles and elements of design.

Wee

k 2:

8th F

eb –

12

th F

eb

Hardware

types of computer systems desktop systems, mobile devices, server

purpose of the central processing unit purpose of primary/secondary memory purpose of input/output devices types of peripheral devices

printer/scanner/photocopier (multi-function devices), microphone, speakers, webcam, cameras – video and still

troubleshooting techniques to resolve common computer system faults

apply troubleshooting techniques to the following situations: faulty monitor, no power to

computer, printer not working

Task 1 due end of week 3 Identify the computing needs of a user and design a system.

Wee

k 3:

15th

Feb

–

19th

Feb

Wee

k 4:

22rd

Feb

–

26th

Feb

Impacts of technology

work health and safety (WHS) considerations for a personal work area, including: lighting, ventilation, ergonomics

responsibilities of users when storing and maintaining private/personal information

the concept of digital citizenship consequences of different methods of disposal of out-dated technologies recycling of technology products

Task 2 test (12%): Hardware Task 3 (17%):Design a workspace to conform with OH&S, explain tech recycling issues.

Wee

k 5:

29th

Feb

–

4th M

ar

Wee

k 6

7th

Mar

-11

th M

ar work on Task 3 Work on Task 3

Wee

k 7:

14th

Mar

–

18th

Mar

TAFE block

Week Area Key teaching pointsKnowledge Skills Assessment

Wee

k 8:

21st M

ar –

25

th M

ar

TAFE block

Wee

k 9:

28th

Mar

– 1

st A

pr

Impacts of technology

consequences of using digital media compared to traditional methods of communication

implications of placing information and images online, including: identity theft, cyber stalking

impact of changes in digital technology on: personal values, productivity in the workplace, lifestyle

Task 3 due End of week

Task 4 (15%):Describe the impact of digital technology and Internet use.

Wee

k 10

4t

h - 8

th

April

Task 4 Task 4 Task 4 due

Holid

ays

Wee

k 1:

25th

Apr

–

29th

Apr

Application skills

features of word processing applications for personal use, including: formatting text, tables, headers and footers, drawing objects

features of spreadsheet applications for personal use, including: simple formulas (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division), functions

(sum, average, max, min), formatting and graphs features of email and webmail for personal use, including:

attachments, storage, sorting, address book considerations for document design and development, including:

purpose, target audience considerations for the layout and design of documents, including:

typography, alignment, white space, insertion and placement of images, compositional rules, bulleted lists, readability, usability

types of collaborative management tools groupware, conferencing

apply a design strategy to ensure: usability, visual design ,

accessibility use application software of word

processing for personal use use spreadsheet software for

personal budgets use email software for personal use use appropriate collaborative

software tools for personal communication

apply layout and design considerations for the construction of digital product and/or digital solution

Task 5 (25%):Create a range of personal documents:

résumé budget email to manager presentation to

work team

Task 5 due end of week 3

Wee

k 2:

2nd M

ay –

6st

May

Wee

k 3:

9th M

ay –

13

th M

ay

Wee

k 4:

11th

May

– 2

0th

May

Project management

considerations for the development of a digital product and/or digital solution, including: purpose, target audience, content, presentation medium, design concepts

criteria and methods for evaluating a digital product and/or digital solution, including: peer, self, target audience

identify the purpose and intended audience for a digital product and/or digital solution

apply selected design elements and principles to create a personal digital product and/or digital soln

Revision Task 6: Project ManagementCreate a webpage for the sale of personal computer systems

Week Area Key teaching pointsKnowledge Skills Assessment

evaluate the completed product Task 7 (10%): End of unit test and/or solution

Week 5:

23rd

May – 27th

May

Assessment Outline for Applied Information Technology (General) Unit 1

Assessment Task

Assessment Type

Due Date

OutcomesProject

Students research information

technology based ideas and

processes to create digital

solutions.

Short AnswerShort answer

questions typically require students to respond to specific questions and/or

analyse digital technology products

and/or trends.

Extended AnswerStudents refer to

stimulus material and use interpretative skills,

and/or the application of critical thinking and

analysis.

1 - Design processStudents apply a design process

when creating or modifying information solutions using digital

technologies in response to a client brief.

2 - Understanding digital communication

technologiesStudents understand the nature

and use of computer hardware and software to achieve digital

solutions.

3 - Impacts of technologyStudents understand how legal, ethical and social considerations

are interconnected in the development of digital solutions.

Task 1: Design ConceptsIdentify and explain principles and elements of design.

6%

5% 1%Term 1Week 3

(2 weeks)

Task 2: HardwareIdentify the computing needs of a user and design a system.

12%

5% 5% 2%Term 1Week 3

(2 weeks)

Task 3: Impact of TechnologyDesign a workspace, explain tech recycling issues.

17%

15% 2%Term 1Week 5

(2 weeks)

Task 4: Impact of TechnologyDescribe the impact of digital technology and Internet use.

15%

15%Term 1Week 9

(2 weeks)

Task 5: Application SkillsCreate a range of personal documents.

25%

25%Term 2Week 3

(3 weeks)

Task 6: Project ManagementCreate a webpage for the sale of personal computer systems.

15%

10% 5%Term 2Week 5

(2 weeks)

Task 7: Final TestCovering all topics.

10%5% 5%

Term 2Week 6

(in-class)

Total 70% 20% 10%

Hedland Senior High SchoolTechnology and Enterprise Learning Area

Yr 11 – Applied Information TechnologyUnit 2 – Working with Others

Course Information 2015

Teacher: Mr ECKERSLEY

Student Name:___________________

teaching program assessment outline

Applied Information Technology (General) Unit 2 Course Sequence 2015Managing Data Networks Impacts of Technology Application Skills Project Management

Week Area Key teaching pointsKnowledge Skills Assessment

Wee

k 7-

8:

1st Ju

ne –

12

th Ju

ne

TAFE block

Wee

k 9:

15

th Ju

ne –

19

th Ju

ne

Managing data

characteristics of the accuracy and reliability of sources of data, including: currency, author, purpose

types of internet search tools, including: subject directory, search engine, meta-search

internet search strategies, including Boolean operators difference between data and information awareness of common file formats for:

documents, graphics, audio, video personal data organisation methods, including:

files and folders, appropriate file/folder naming, version control

use a variety of search engines to locate similar data

use Boolean search operators for detailed searches

create and save data using different file types

apply personal data organisation methods

Task 1 (15%):Advanced Internet searches and file/folder formats and organisation.

Wee

k 10

: 22

nd Ju

ne -

26th

June

Wee

k 11

: 29

th Ju

ne –

3rd

July

Networks

considerations for network security, including: use of a firewall, virus protection

Task 2 (17%):Types of networks and network security.

Holid

ays

Wee

k 1:

20

th Ju

ly –

24

th Ju

ly

Networks

components of a personal wireless network, including: networking adapter, router, access point

considerations for selecting hardware for a personal wireless network, including: hardware compatibility, usability, ISPs

connect to a wireless network check connectivity of a wireless

network

Wee

k 2:

27th

July

– 3

1st Ju

ly

Impacts of technology

types of computer crime, including: development of computer viruses, hacking, identity theft, cyber stalking

introduction to the relevant regulations that apply to personal ICT use, including: copyright acknowledgement, slander, cyber bullying, piracy

purpose of the fair dealing amendment of the Copyright Act 1968 (Australia) for educational purposes

purpose of the SPAM Act 2003 (Australia) including appropriate use of: email, IM, SMS, MMS

responsible digital citizenship related to cyber bullying impact of digital technology on:

the health of individuals, communication methods

Task 3 (18%):Computer crime and laws

Wee

k 3:

3rd

Aug

– 7th

Aug

Week Area Key teaching pointsKnowledge Skills Assessment

Wee

k 4:

10

th A

ug –

14

th A

ug

Application skills

features of presentation software, including: design layout, transitions, animation, hyperlinks

features of audio software, including: editing, effects

features of image manipulation software, including: select, copy, paste, crop, rotate/flip, resize, filters

features of online database tools, including: data input, data submission, data searching

strategies for troubleshooting software issues and undertaking online training, including: manuals, online help, peer assistance, online tutorials

use word processing software use presentation software use audio software use image manipulation software use online databases apply software troubleshooting and

training options plan, design and present an

interactive project

Task 4 (25%):Create an interactive kiosk presentation with custom sound and images.

Wee

k 5:

17

th A

ug –

21

st A

ug

Wee

k 6:

24

th A

ug –

28

th A

ug

Wee

k 7-

8:

31st A

ug –

11

th S

ept

TAFE block

Wee

k 9:

14th

Sept

– 1

8th

Sept

Project management

components of a design process to develop a digital product and/or digital solution identify a need, schedule of tasks (timeline), research ideas, specifications,

develop ideas, develop solutions, test solutions, modify and adapt, evaluate time management skills

scheduling of events, prioritisation of tasks, development of timelines, following up of tasks, backup of data

techniques for representing the design of a digital product and/or digital solution, including: annotated diagrams/sketches, storyboards, wireframe and grid

apply a design process to create a digital product and/or digital solution

apply time management skills apply the elements of design and

the principles of design to create a digital solution to meet user requirements

present a completed project for user evaluation

Task 5 (15%):Design and create a portfolio of completed GEAIT work to show to a potential employer.

Wee

k 10

: 21

st S

ept –

25

th S

ept

Holid

ays

Wee

k 1:

12

th O

ct –

16

th O

ct

Revision

Task 6 (10%):End of unit test

Wee

k 2:

19

th O

ct –

23

rd O

ct

Assessment Outline for Applied Information Technology (General) Unit 2

Assessment Task

Assessment Type

Due Date

OutcomesProject

Students research information

technology based ideas and

processes to create digital

solutions.

Short AnswerShort answer

questions typically require students to respond to specific questions and/or

analyse digital technology products

and/or trends.

Extended AnswerStudents refer to

stimulus material and use interpretative skills,

and/or the application of critical thinking and

analysis.

1 - Design processStudents apply a design process

when creating or modifying information solutions using digital

technologies in response to a client brief.

2 - Understanding digital communication

technologiesStudents understand the nature

and use of computer hardware and software to achieve digital

solutions.

3 - Impacts of technologyStudents understand how legal, ethical and social considerations

are interconnected in the development of digital solutions.

Task 1: Managing DataAdvanced Internet searches and file/folder formats and organisation.

15%

10% 5%Term 2

Week 11(2 weeks)

Task 2: NetworksTypes of networks and network security.

17%

15% 2%Term 3Week 1

(2 weeks)

Task 3: Impacts of TechnologyComputer crime and laws.

18%10% 5% 3%

Term 3Week 3

(2 weeks)

Task 4: Application SkillsCreate an interactive kiosk presentation with custom sound and images.

25%

25%Term 3Week 6

(3 weeks)

Task 5: Project ManagementDesign and create a portfolio of completed GEAIT work for a potential employer.

15%

10% 5%Term 3

Week 10(2 weeks)

Task 6: Final ExamCovering all topics

10%5% 5%

Term 3Week 2

(in-class)

Total 70% 20% 10%