Information and Software Technology

The Information and Software Technology is a course for students wanting to develop skills and knowledge for the future.

In the course students will learn about the use and application of technology through a sequence of project-based units of work. These units explore areas of interactive digital media development, internet and website development, the Internet of Things, game development and programming, and wearable technologies.

This leads into the Year 10 course that includes emerging technology, algorithms and programming, and an innovative look into mechatronics, robotics and the use of artificial intelligence in automated systems.

IST is an exciting course that equips students with skills and knowledge for a technology rich future.

Year 9 Information and Software Technology students will explore:

• Website Design – Learn about and develop skills in the creation of web content that includes webpages, page content, their styling, images and media. Students will experience writing HTML, CSS and JavaScript code to create web sites and systems. This will also include developing skills in the visual design of images, animated content and audio for online publishing.

• Internet of Things (IoT) and Information Systems - Learn about the role that information systems play in the collection, management and manipulation of data to provide information. Students will examine the application and impact of IoT. They will learn skills in the use of hardware sensors and software to develop a wirelessly operated device that could remotely monitor external conditions through an app they develop for their phones.

• Game Development and Programming – Learn how to write algorithms and program to create a game using the Small Basic programming language. Students will develop skills in the creation of computer code to create characters, environments and game elements whilst learning the fundamentals of the control structures that apply to all programming. Extension programming activities can include the use of Visual Basic .NET and object-oriented programming methods.

• Wearable Technologies – Learn how to design, produce and evaluate wearable technology using microcontrollers, 3D printing and project management strategies. Students will learn skills in CAD design, 3D printing, microelectronics, controllers and their application to wearable technology items.

Assessment Structure

Assessments for the Year 9 course include the mapping of progressive checkpoints and project based assessment tasks. These are mapped to compliment the units of work and assist students to apply feedback from progressive checkpoints to the successful completion of their final assessments.

Information and Software Technology

The Information and Software Technology is a course for students wanting to develop skills and knowledge for the future. In the course students will learn about the use and application of technology through a sequence of project-based units of work.

These units explore areas of emerging technology, algorithms and programming, and an innovative look into mechatronics, robotics and the use of artificial intelligence in automated systems. By the end of this course students will have developed skills in systems thinking, complex and creative problem solving, communication, data science and software engineering.
IST is an exciting course that equips students with skills and knowledge for a technology rich future.

Year 10 Information and Software Technology students will explore:

• Emerging Technologies – Identify and examine past, current and emerging technologies to understand the impact their development has on individuals and the global community. Students will explore the development of these technologies and examine potential future developments.

• Problem Solving to Code – Learn to solve a range of problems, from easy to hard through the design of algorithms and the application of code. During this unit students will develop skills in Java, definition of logical algorithms and the creation of a software application that builds skills in creative problem solving.

• Mechatronics and Automation - Explore the development and application of mechatronics through learning about how to plan, build and develop robotic devices. Students will explore the use of a range of sensors, program a robotic controller (brain), and make actuators perform functions. Extension work in this unit will look into the use of image sensors, the development of artificial intelligence and how machine learning can be used to get a robot to make decisions and perform automated actions.

Assessment Structure

Assessments for the Year 10 course will include three (3) project based assessment tasks and one final examination. These assessments are mapped to compliment the units of work and assist students to apply feedback from formative tasks to the successful completion of their final assessment tasks.