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HI Tech: Information and Software Technology Sample teaching programSyllabus overviewThe Information and Software Technology syllabus may be studied as a 100-hour course or as a 200-hour course. It is divided into core and options topics.
The course integrates the study of the core content within the context of options delivered through projects. Not all the core content needs to be addressed in each project. However, the course requires all the core content to be presented and the study of at least two options for a 100-hour course or at least four options for a 200-hour course.
The syllabus allows flexibility in the delivery of content, and particularly in the selection of learning experiences and activities. Units of work may vary in length of time. Schools may decide to combine options and integrate relevant core content areas into more comprehensive units of work. Schools need to consider the specific needs and interests of their students and the local community. Schools need to decide on the sequencing of the content depending on their:
existing hardware and software teacher expertise interests of students existing programs and local community support.
The course reflects the importance of students learning about new technologies and creativity through projects. Projects are used to integrate core content and the option topics. Students are required to design, produce and evaluate a project within at least one option by applying core content.
How to use this teaching programThis teaching program has been written to enable each school to develop their own teaching program to suit the needs and interests of their students. It is not specific to one school or interpretation of the syllabus. The program is flexible and can be modified from year to year as required. To use this program follow these steps:
Select the options that are appropriate to your school—at least four options for a 200-hour course. Delete the options that are not required.
Decide on the sequencing for these options. Two sample overviews have been provided. Identify the core content to be integrated into the option topics. A grid for each core topic has been
provided to simplify this step. The parts of the core topic or the entire core topic can be selected for each option.
Use the check box on each option page to record the core content integrated into that option. Select a project or projects for each option. A range of projects that cater for students at different
levels are provided in the textbook and on the accompanying Student CD. Decide the length of time available to teach each option and the integrated core. Allocate time for
students to complete their project work.
This teaching program contains a list of resources on the Student CD that can be used when teaching core and options. The teaching program also serves as register. Teachers record what has been taught by marking the check box on each option and core topic. Room for comments is provided for teachers to evaluate their teaching and student learning.
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Sample Overview 1—Core content integrated with options using project work
Year 9Term 1 Option 1: Artificial intelligence, simulation and modelling (3 weeks)
Core topic 1: Design, produce and evaluate (3 weeks)Project work (4 weeks)
Term 2 Option 2: Authoring and multimedia (3 weeks)Core topic 2: Past, current and emerging technologies (3 weeks)Project work (4 weeks)
Term 3 Option 3: Database design (3 weeks)Core topic 3: Data handling (3 weeks)Project work (4 weeks)
Term 4 Option 4: Digital media (3 weeks)Core topic 4: Hardware (3 weeks)Project work (4 weeks)
Year 10Term 1 Option 5: The Internet and website development (3 weeks)
Core topic 5: Issues (3 weeks)Project work (4 weeks)
Term 2 Option 6: Networking systems (3 weeks)Core topic 6: People (3 weeks)Project work (4 weeks)
Term 3 Option 7: Robotics and automated systems (3 weeks)Core topic 7: Software (3 weeks)Project work (4 weeks)
Term 4 Option 8: Software development and programming (4 weeks)Project work (6 weeks)
Sample Overview 2—Core content taught in option topics
Year 9
Semester 1 Option 4: Digital media (12 weeks)Project work (8 weeks)
Semester 2 Option 3: Database design (12 weeks)Project work (8 weeks)
Year 10
Semester 1 Option 5: The Internet and website development (12 weeks)Project work (8 weeks)
Semester 2 Option 2: Authoring and multimedia (9 weeks)Project work (10 weeks)
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Option 1: Artificial intelligence, simulation and modellingSyllabus reference: pp 26–7
Textbook: G.K.Powers, Hi Tech: Information and Software Technology, Chapter 8, pp 165–90
Syllabus outcomes 5.2.1 Describes and applies problem-solving processes when
creating solutions.5.2.2 Designs, produces and evaluates appropriate solutions to a
range of challenging problems.5.2.3 Critically analyses decision-making processes in a range of
information & software solutions.
Option content Core contentArtificial intelligence C1 Design, produce and evaluate
Definition of artificial intelligence Project workHistorical perspective of AI: Alan Turing Defining & analysing the problemRequirements of AI: Hardware, software Designing possible solutions
Areas of artificial intelligence Producing the solutionIntelligent systems: Natural languages Evaluating the solutionExpert system & knowledge bases: Inference engine C2 Past, current, emerging tech.Neural networks Past technologiesAgents and demons Current technologies
Modelling and simulations Emerging technologiesPurposes of models and simulations: Definition C3 Data handlingAdvantages and limitations: Predictions, trial situations Data and information
Requirements of models and simulations Data codingHardware: Simulators, analog computer, virtual reality Data sources and data typesSoftware: Modelling and simulation programs Primary storage
Using models and simulation programs Secondary storageSpreadsheets: Row, column, range, label, value, formula, function
Data transmission & compressionData security
What–if predictions: Goal seek C4 HardwareSpreadsheet design: Instruction, input, calculation, output Functions of hardware
ProcessingResources: Student CD Input devices
Literacy worksheet 1.1 Social issues Output devicesLiteracy worksheet 1.2 Hardware requirements Classification of hardware systemsLiteracy worksheet 1.3 Past, current, emerging technologies Troubleshooting & maintenanceLiteracy worksheet 1.4 Software C5 IssuesLiteracy worksheet 1.5 People Legal issuesLiteracy worksheet 1.6 Data and spreadsheets Ethical issuesICT worksheet 8.1 Gold Coast conference Social issuesICT worksheet 8.2 Spreadsheet simulations Industrial issuesTutorial: Expert system—Whale watcher C6 PeopleInteractive: Pizza shop System developmenteTester Operations and maintenanceProject 1.1 Can we go on an excursion? End user supportProject 1.2 Wheel and deal C7 SoftwareProject 1.3 Simulation System softwareCross project 1 School disco Application softwareCross project 2 Skate park Interface designCross project 4 Best and Fairest Features of a GUI
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Option 2: Authoring and multimediaSyllabus reference: p 28
Textbook: G.K.Powers, Hi Tech: Information and Software Technology, Chapter 9, pp 191–213
Syllabus outcomes 5.2.1 Describes and applies problem-solving processes when
creating solutions.5.2.2 Designs, produces and evaluates appropriate solutions to a
range of challenging problems.5.2.3 Critically analyses decision-making processes in a range of
information & software solutions.
Option content Core contentMultimedia products C1 Design, produce and evaluate
Define multimedia: Interactivity, hypertext Project workEducation: CBT Defining & analysing the problemEntertainment: Computer games Designing possible solutionsInformation: Multimedia encyclopaedia, multimedia kiosks Producing the solution
Data types Evaluating the solutionText: DOC, TXT, RTF, PDF C2 Past, current, emerging tech.Graphics: Bit-mapped graphics, jaggies, BMP, JPEG, GIF, Past technologies TIFF, PICT, vector graphics, CDR, WMF, EPS Current technologiesAudio: WAV, MP3, WMA, MIDI Emerging technologiesAnimation: SWF, animated GIF, MOV C3 Data handlingAnimation: Cel-animation path-based animation, tweening Data and informationVideo: MPEG, AVI, DivX, WMV, MOV Data coding
Authoring software systems Data sources and data typesPresentation software: Slides, onscreen presentations Primary storageMultimedia authoring: Director, Authorware, Hyperstudio Secondary storageWeb authoring: Macromedia Dreamweaver, FrontPage Data transmission & compression
Multimedia design Data securityDesign principles: Consistent, navigation, simple, data types C4 HardwareScript and storyboard: Storyboard layouts Functions of hardware
ProcessingResources: Student CD Input devices
Literacy worksheet 2.1 Hardware Output devicesLiteracy worksheet 2.2 Issues Classification of hardware systemsLiteracy worksheet 2.3 Data Troubleshooting & maintenanceLiteracy worksheet 2.4 Past, current, emerging technologies C5 IssuesLiteracy worksheet 2.5 Multimedia specialists Legal issuesLiteracy worksheet 2.6 Interface design Ethical issuesICT worksheet 9.1 Total Music Social issuesICT worksheet 9.2 Presentation Industrial issuesTutorial: Macromedia Flash C6 PeopleInteractive: Electronic year book System developmenteTester Operations and maintenanceProject 2.1 Fave rave End user supportProject 2.2 Sports Shorts C7 SoftwareProject 2.3 CD10 System software
Application softwareInterface designFeatures of GUI
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Option 3: Database designSyllabus reference: pp 29–30
Textbook: G.K.Powers, Hi Tech: Information and Software Technology, Chapter 10, pp 215–38
Syllabus outcomes 5.2.1 Describes and applies problem-solving processes when
creating solutions.5.2.2 Designs, produces and evaluates appropriate solutions to a
range of challenging problems.5.2.3 Critically analyses decision-making processes in a range of
information & software solutions.
Option content Core contentDatabase development C1 Design, produce and evaluate
Define and describe a database: Flat file, relational, DBMS Project workComponents of a database: File, record field, character Defining & analysing the problemData dictionary: Field name, data type, field size, description Designing possible solutionsTables and forms: List, label Producing the solution
Collecting, organising and storing data Evaluating the solutionSources of data: Primary source, secondary source C2 Past, current, emerging tech.Database storage: File size, backup, grandfather-father-son Past technologiesValidation & verification: Range check, list check type, check Current technologies
Methods of processing and analysing data Emerging technologiesEditing: Insert data, delete data, move and copy data C3 Data handlingSorting: Ascending order, descending order Data and informationSearching: Query, relational & logical operators, wildcard Data codingMathematical calculations: Predefined & custom calculation Data sources and data types
Methods of presenting information Primary storageReport: Header, body text, footer Secondary storageDesign principles: Well designed forms and reports Data transmission & compressionMacros: Creating macros, running macros Data security
Integration C4 HardwareImporting & exporting: Embedding linking, cut, copy, paste Functions of hardwareMail merge: Creating data source and merging documents Processing
Input devicesOutput devices
Resources: Student CD Classification of hardware systemsLiteracy worksheet 3.1 Jobs involving databases Troubleshooting & maintenanceLiteracy worksheet 3.2 Database-related issues C5 IssuesLiteracy worksheet 3.3 Past, current, emerging technologies Legal issuesICT worksheet 10.1 Database in the office Ethical issuesICT worksheet 10.2 BuyIT Social issuesTutorial: Microsoft Access Industrial issuesInteractive: DVD collection C6 PeopleeTester System developmentProject 3.1 Classmate database Part I Operations and maintenanceProject 3.2.1 Part Mart End user supportProject 3.2.2 Classmate database Part II C7 SoftwareProject 3.3 Remember when… System softwareCross project 1 School disco Application softwareCross project 2 Skate park Interface designCross project 4 Best and Fairest Features of a GUI
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Option 4: Digital mediaSyllabus reference: pp 31–2
Textbook: G.K.Powers, Hi Tech: Information and Software Technology, Chapter 11, pp 239–60
Syllabus outcomes 5.2.1 Describes and applies problem-solving processes when
creating solutions.5.2.2 Designs, produces and evaluates appropriate solutions to a
range of challenging problems.5.2.3 Critically analyses decision-making processes in a range of
information & software solutions.
Option content Core contentDigital media C1 Design, produce and evaluate
Purpose of digital media: E-music, digital newspapers Project workDigital media products: DTP, bit-mapped & vector graphics, Defining & analysing the problem
audio, MIDI sequence, animation, video production Designing possible solutionsManipulation techniques Producing the solution
Graphics: Cropping, resizing, moving, rendering, effects Evaluating the solutionAudio: Amplify, equalisers, stretch, noise removal, echo C2 Past, current, emerging tech.Animation: Tweening, morphing Past technologiesVideo: Trimming, splitting, combining, effects, transitions Current technologies
Digitisation and file sizes Emerging technologiesText: Optical character recognition C3 Data handlingGraphics: Bit-mapping, file sizes Data and informationAudio: Sampling, sampling rate, bit resolution, file sizes Data codingVideo: Frame rate (fps), frame grabber, file sizes Data sources and data typesData compression: Lossy, lossless Primary storage
Display and distribution Secondary storageDisplaying: Screen, printer, speaker Data transmission & compressionDistribution: Optical disks, the Internet, streaming Data security
C4 hardwareResources: Student CD Functions of hardware
Literacy worksheet 4.1 Past, current, emerging technologies ProcessingLiteracy worksheet 4.2 Issues Input devicesLiteracy worksheet 4.3 Data and Hardware Output devicesICT worksheet 11.1 Digital media Classification of hardware systemsICT worksheet 11.2 Australian Music Troubleshooting & maintenanceTutorial: Microsoft Paint C5 IssuesInteractive: File types and media types Legal issueseTester Ethical issuesProject 4.1 Help! Social issuesProject 4.2 Music to my ears Industrial issuesProject 4.3 Out of the box C6 PeopleCross project 1 School disco System developmentCross project 2 Skate park Operations and maintenanceCross project 3 Interactive zoo End user supportCross project 4 Best and Fairest C7 Software
System softwareApplication softwareInterface designFeatures of a GUI
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Option 5: The Internet and website developmentSyllabus reference: pp 33–4
Textbook: G.K.Powers, Hi Tech: Information and Software Technology, Chapter 12, pp 261–86
Syllabus outcomes 5.2.1 Describes and applies problem-solving processes when
creating solutions.5.2.2 Designs, produces and evaluates appropriate solutions to a
range of challenging problems.5.2.3 Critically analyses decision-making processes in a range of
information & software solutions.
Option content Core contentThe Internet and intranets C1 Design, produce and evaluate
Define & describe the Internet: Making a connection, ISP Project workHistorical perspective: ARPANET, BITNET, DNS, HTTP Defining & analysing the problemIntranet: Extranet Designing possible solutionsInternet addresses: IP address, domain name, URL Producing the solution
Uses of the Internet Evaluating the solutionEmail: Email address, message, attachment, netiquette C2 Past, current, emerging tech.Research: Search engine, keyword search Past technologiesChatting: Chat room Current technologiesMessaging: Newsgroup, message board, IM Emerging technologies
Internet software and protocols C3 Data handlingBrowser software: Web browser, favorites, bookmarks Data and informationWeb authoring software: Dreamweaver, FrontPage Data codingTypes of protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP Data sources and data types
World Wide Web Primary storageInformation medium: Website, interactive, types of website Secondary storageInternet security: Cookie, proxy server, firewall, anti-virus Data transmission & compression
Website development Data securityFeatures of a website: Home page, contact, hyperlink C4 HardwareDesigning a website: Good design principles, data types Functions of hardware
ProcessingResources: Student CD Input devices
Literacy worksheet 5.1 Past, current and emerging tech Output devicesLiteracy worksheet 5.2 Data handling Classification of hardware systemsLiteracy worksheet 5.3 Issues Troubleshooting & maintenanceLiteracy worksheet 5.4 People C5 IssuesLiteracy worksheet 5.5 Software Legal issuesICT worksheet 12.1 My website Ethical issuesICT worksheet 12.2 The Internet and website development Social issuesTutorial: Macromedia Dreamweaver Industrial issuesInteractive: Email and aspects of the Internet C6 PeopleeTester System developmentProject 5.1 Putting it together Operations and maintenanceProject 5.2 Old news End user supportProject 5.3 Web Threads C7 SoftwareCross project 2 Skate park System softwareCross project 3 Interactive zoo Application softwareCross project 4 Best and Fairest Interface design
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Option 6: Networking systemsSyllabus reference: pp 35–7
Textbook: G.K.Powers, Hi Tech: Information and Software Technology, Chapter 13, pp 287–12
Syllabus outcomes 5.2.1 Describes and applies problem-solving processes when
creating solutions.5.2.2 Designs, produces and evaluates appropriate solutions to a
range of challenging problems.5.2.3 Critically analyses decision-making processes in a range of
information & software solutions.
Option content Core contentA communications network C1 Design, produce and evaluate
Nature and role: Define a communication network Project workAdvantages and disadvantages Defining & analysing the problemProtocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, AppleTalk Designing possible solutions
Data transmission Producing the solutionData transmission modes: Simplex, half duplex, full duplex Evaluating the solutionData transmission rates: Bits per second (bps), baud rate C2 Past, current, emerging tech.Data transmission—wire: Twisted-pair, coaxial, optical fibre Past technologiesData transmission—wireless: Radio wave microwave satellite Current technologies
Network basics Emerging technologiesTypes of networks: LAN, WAN, VPN C3 Data handlingComponents of networks: Server, workstation, hub, switch Data and information
router, bridge, gateway, repeater, NIC Data codingClint–server and peer-to-peer networks Data sources and data types
Network topologies Primary storageNetwork topologies: Star, ring, bus Secondary storageNetwork access methods: Ethernet, token ring Data transmission & compressionSecurity of information: Storage, backup, user ID Data security
Network operating systems C4 HardwareNOS tasks: Administration, file management, applications Functions of hardwareLogon and logoff procedures: User ID, password Processing
Input devicesResources: Student CD Output devices
Literacy worksheet 6.1 People Classification of hardware systemsLiteracy worksheet 6.2 Past, current, emerging technologies Troubleshooting & maintenanceLiteracy worksheet 6.3 Hardware C5 IssuesLiteracy worksheet 6.4 Data handling Legal issuesLiteracy worksheet 6.5 Issues Ethical issuesLiteracy worksheet 6.6 Software Social issuesICT worksheet 13.1 Communications Industrial issuesICT worksheet 13.2 Simple network C6 PeopleTutorial: ISP/Internet connections System developmentInteractive: Network speed and topology Operations and maintenanceeTester End user supportProject 6.1 Networks@Home C7 SoftwareProject 6.2 Networks@Work System softwareProject 6.3 Multiplayer excitement Application software
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Option 7: Robotics and automated systemsSyllabus reference: pp 38–9
Textbook: G.K.Powers, Hi Tech: Information and Software Technology, Chapter 14, pp 313–30
Syllabus outcomes 5.2.1 Describes and applies problem-solving processes when
creating solutions.5.2.2 Designs, produces and evaluates appropriate solutions to a
range of challenging problems.5.2.3 Critically analyses decision-making processes in a range of
information & software solutions.
Option content Core contentRobotics C1 Design, produce and evaluate
Definition of robots & robotics: Karel Capek, Isaac Asimov Project workHistorical perspective: Shakey, T3 Defining & analysing the problemTypes of robots: Industrial robots, domestic robots Designing possible solutionsPurpose of robots: Dangerous tasks, performing repetitive Producing the solution
tasks, operating in remote locations, saving labour costs Evaluating the solutionUse of robots: Exploration, assembly line, maintenance C2 Past, current, emerging tech.
Function of robots Past technologiesTechnical aspects of robotics: Degrees of freedom, grippers Current technologiesSensors: Temperature, light, motion, touch, pressure, flow Emerging technologiesActuators: Electric motor stepper motor solenoid, hydraulic C3 Data handlingComputer control: Microcontroller. Data and informationSoftware: Robot software, non-procedural languages Data coding
Automated control Data sources and data typesDefinition of automated control: Automation Primary storageHistorical perspective: Jacquard, Luddites, car industry Secondary storage
Automated systems Data transmission & compressionSensing devices: Red-light traffic, car navigation, security Data securityTypes of actuators: Automatic doors, pneumatic pump C4 HardwareControlling devices: Microprocessor, controller, feedback Functions of hardware
ProcessingResources: Student CD Input devices
Literacy worksheet 7.1 Robotics 1 Output devicesLiteracy worksheet 7.2 Robotics 2 Classification of hardware systemsICT worksheet 14.1 Presentation Troubleshooting & maintenanceICT worksheet 14.2 Project robot C5 IssuesTutorial: Automated antivirus protection Legal issuesInteractive: Sensors and actuators Ethical issueseTester Social issuesProject 7.1 Sliding doors Industrial issuesProject 7.2 Will they ever change? C6 PeopleProject 7.3 Robot mission to Mars System development
Operations and maintenanceEnd user support
C7 SoftwareSystem softwareApplication softwareInterface designFeatures of a GUI
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Option 8: Software development and programmingSyllabus reference: pp 40–2
Textbook: G.K.Powers, Hi Tech: Information and Software Technology, Chapter 15, pp 331–60
Syllabus outcomes 5.2.1 Describes and applies problem-solving processes when
creating solutions.5.2.2 Designs, produces and evaluates appropriate solutions to a
range of challenging problems.5.2.3 Critically analyses decision-making processes in a range of
information & software solutions.
Option content Core contentProgramming C1 Design, produce and evaluate
Basic programming concepts: Function, constant, variable, Project work identifier, separator, assignment statements Defining & analysing the problem
GUI layout: Graphic tools, text box, option button Designing possible solutionsData type: Integer, floating-point, Boolean character, string Producing the solutionData operators: Arithmetic, relational, logical Evaluating the solution
Algorithms C2 Past, current, emerging tech.Definition and description: Define algorithm, examples Past technologiesPseudocode: Keywords Current technologiesFlowcharts: Symbols, flowlines Emerging technologies
Control structures C3 Data handlingSequence: Order of steps to be executed Data and informationSelection: Binary selection, case selection Data codingRepetition: Loop, pre-test repetition, post-test repetition Data sources and data types
Programming languages Primary storageFunction of programming languages: Low-level, high-level Secondary storageObject-oriented programming: Examples Data transmission & compressionSubprograms: Purpose, examples Data securityData structures: File, record, array C4 Hardware
Testing and documentation Functions of hardwareTesting: Test data, boundaries ProcessingError detection & correction: Logic, syntax, run-time, desk Input devices
checking Output devicesDocumentation: Intrinsic documentation, internal, external Classification of hardware
Troubleshooting & maintenance Resources: Student CD C5 Issues
Literacy worksheet 8.1 People Legal issuesLiteracy worksheet 8.2 Data handling Ethical issuesLiteracy worksheet 8.3 Past, current, emerging technologies Social issuesLiteracy worksheet 8.4 Software Industrial issuesLiteracy worksheet 8.5 Issues C6 PeopleICT worksheet 15.1 Algorithm design System developmentICT worksheet 15.2 Rite Software Operations and maintenanceTutorial: Microsoft Visual Basic End user supportInteractive: IPO charts, pseudocode & flowcharts C7 SoftwareeTester System softwareProject 8.1 It doesn’t work! Application softwareProject 8.2 Bin it Interface designProject 8.3 ABHD swaps Features of a GUICross project 3 Interactive zoo
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Core topic 1: Design, produce and evaluateSyllabus reference: pp 18–19
Textbook: G.K.Powers, Hi Tech: Information and Software Technology, Chapter 1, pp 1–26
Syllabus outcomes5.2.1 Describes and applies problem-solving processes when
creating solutions.5.2.2 Designs, produces and evaluates appropriate solutions to a
range of challenging problems.5.2.3 Critically analyses decision-making processes in a range of
information and software solutions.5.3.1 Justifies responsible practices and ethical use of information
and software technology.5.3.2 Acquires and manipulates data and information in an ethical
manner.5.5.1 Applies collaborative work practices to complete tasks.5.5.2 Communicates ideas, processes and solutions to a targeted
audience.
Option topicsCore content O1 02 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O8Project work
Project development: Stages in project development Management: Project plan, Gantt chart, file management, backing up, resources
Communication techniques: Verbal, written, graphical Collaboration and group work: Roles and responsibilities, effective collaboration strategies
Defining and analysing the problemIdentification of the problem: Problem statement, aims and objectives, interviews, surveys, printed text, Internet, requirement report
Factors that affect the solution: Technical, operational, schedule, financial, ethical
Designing possible solutionsDesign techniques: Concept mapping, brainstorming, observation, research, prototype, IPO table, storyboard
Feasibility study: Sections of the feasibility report Specifications: External and internal specifications
Producing the solutionApplication software: Importing and exporting Testing: Hardware testing, software testing, documentation
Evaluating the solutionEvaluation criteria: Functionality, quality of information, ethical information, environment, presentation
Methods of evaluation: Testing, inspection, inquiry
Resources: Student CDICT worksheet 1.1 Shopping list exerciseICT worksheet 1.2 Sydney Children's HospitalTutorial: MS MessengereTester
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Core topic 2: Past, current and emerging technologiesSyllabus reference: p 20
Textbook: G.K.Powers, Hi Tech: Information and Software Technology, Chapter 2, pp 27–44
Syllabus outcomes5.4.1 Analyses the effects of past, current and emerging
information and software technologies on the individual and society.
Option topicsCore content O1 02 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O8Past technologies
Early computing devices: Pascaline, Difference engine, Analytical engine, concept of a loop, Mark I
Early electronic computers: Colossus, ENIAC, EDVAC, UNIVAC, Fortran, transistor, BASIC, integrated circuit, C, Altair, Apple, IBM PC, Macintosh
Current technologiesDigital revolution: Computer and communication technology, network revolution
Impact of information technology: Banking, POS, e-commerce, office automation, desktop publishing, electronic newspapers, education, communication, voice mail, email, videoconferencing, mobile phones, CAD, stock inventory, flight control systems, expert systems
Issues: Copyright, piracy, privacy, security, accuracy of data, changing nature of work, equity, health concerns
Emerging technologiesEmbedded intelligence: Future consumer devices Nanotechnology: Miniaturisation, nanomachines Environmental considerations: Limited natural resources, obsolete technologies
Recycling and energy efficiency: Green PC, paperless office, portable computers, power schemes
Resources: Student CDICT worksheet 2.1 Contributors to information technology databaseICT worksheet 2.2 Future technology and technology of the pastTutorial: Windows updates eTester
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Core topic 3: Data handlingSyllabus reference: pp 20–1
Textbook: G.K.Powers, Hi Tech: Information and Software Technology, Chapter 3, pp 45–74
Syllabus outcomes5.3.1 A student acquires and manipulates data and information in
an ethical manner.
Option topicsCore content O1 02 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O8Data and information
Define and compare data and information Analog: Analog devices and signals Digital: Bit, byte, word size
Data codingDecimal & binary: Describe & compare coding system, convert numbers between coding systems, calculations
ASCII: Extended ASCII Bits and bytes: Units of measurement such as kilobytes
Data sources and data typesPrimary sources: Surveys, interviews, predesigned forms Secondary sources: Printed text, the Internet Data types: Text, hypertext, graphics, audio, video, anima
Primary storageRAM: Volatile memory, dynamic RAM, static RAM Cache: Cache memory, disk cache ROM: Non-volatile memory, firmware, ROM BIOS
Secondary storageMagnetic tape: Sequential access, QIC tapes, cartridges Magnetic disks: Random access, disk drive, floppy disk, hard disk, removable cartridge, zip disks, jaz disks
Optical media: Compact disc, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Flash memory: Flash memory card, memory stick Data transmission and data compression
Data transmission: Serial transmission, synchronous, asynchronous, parallel transmission
Data compression: Compression ratio, lossy, lossless Data security
Need for data security: Computer crime Basic security methods: Passwords, personal objects, biometric devices, firewalls, securing waste, backup procedures, signatures
Resources: Student CDICT worksheet 3.1 ASCII and other codesICT worksheet 3.2 Protecting your PCTutorial: Compressing files eTester
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Core Topic 4: HardwareSyllabus reference: pp 21–2
Textbook: G.K.Powers, Hi Tech: Information and Software Technology, Chapter 4, pp 75–102
5.1.2 Selects, maintains and appropriately uses hardware for a range of tasks.
5.3.1 Justifies responsible practice and ethical use of information and software technology.
Option topicsCore content O1 02 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O8Functions of hardware
Hardware: Input, process, storage, control, output Hardware components: System unit, motherboard, integrated circuits, CPU, co-processor, power supply, expansion slots, bus lines, ports, USB
ProcessingCentral processing unit: Control unit, arithmetic logic unit, registers
Microprocessors: Cameras, digital watches, toys, game machines
Input devicesKeyboard: QWERTY keyboard, alphanumeric keys, cursor control keys, special keys, function keys
Pointing devices: Mouse, trackball, pointing stick, touchpad, graphics tablet, joystick, light pen, touch screen, pen input device
Digital input devices: Scanner, digital camera, digital video camera, microphone, sound card, voice recognition, optical character recognition, barcode reader, MICR
Output devicesScreens: Resolution, monitor, raster scan, refreshing, LCD screens, data projectors
Printers: Impact and non-impact printers, dot matrix printer, inkjet printer, laser printer
Speakers: Voice synthesis Plotters: Pen plotter, flatbed plotter, drum plotter, electrostatic plotter
Classification of hardware systemsSupercomputers: Terminal, timesharing Mainframes: Large computing jobs, special room Personal computers: PCs, desktop computer, server Portable computers: Laptop, notebook, handheld computer
Troubleshooting and maintenanceTroubleshooting: Common hardware problems Care and preventive maintenance: PC toolkit, regular task
Resources: Student CDICT worksheet 4.1 Buying a PCICT worksheet 4.2 Checklists and system recordsTutorial: Mouse settings eTester
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Core topic 5: IssuesSyllabus reference: p 23
Textbook: G.K.Powers, Hi Tech: Information and Software Technology, Chapter 5, pp 103–26
Syllabus outcomes5.3.1 Justifies responsible practice and ethical use of
information and software technology.
Option topicsCore content O1 02 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O8Legal issues
Copyright and licensing: Copyright law, citing an Internet source, site licence, network licence, shareware, freeware
Piracy: Software piracy, cost to software developers Intellectual property: Applies to writers, musicians, film-makers, scientists and inventors
Security and protection: Virus, email virus, worm, Trojan horse, appropriate penalties for people who create viruses, a Anti-virus programs are no guarantee of protection
Legislation: Anti-Discrimination Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act
Ethical issuesCode of practice and conduct: Responsible use of information technology, emails in the workplace
Privacy and security: Invasion of privacy, streaming video Inappropriate use: Hackers, censorship of online content Accuracy, validity and bias of data: Data accuracy, data validation, range check, list check, type check, check digit, bias data and vested interest
Social issuesNature of work: Changing employment trends, multiskilled, surveillance, telecommuting, videoconference
Equity, access and control: Wealth equity, gender equity, access for people with disabilities, access for people from other cultures including Aboriginal and indigenous
Industrial issuesRights and responsibilities: Office of Industrial Relations Ergonomic principles: Desk, chair, screen, keyboard, mouse, lighting, climate, noise, health problems associated with incorrect use of information technology
Resources: Student CDICT worksheet 5.1 TelecommutingICT worksheet 5.2 IssuesTutorial: Display settings eTester
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Core topic 6: PeopleSyllabus reference: p 24
Textbook: G.K.Powers, Hi Tech: Information and Software Technology, Chapter 6, pp 127–42
Syllabus outcomes5.5.3 Describes and compares key roles and responsibilities of
people in the field of information and software technology.
Option topicsCore content O1 02 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O8System development
Project managers: Project management Systems analysts: Computer analyst, systems consultant, system officer
Programmers: Systems programmer, application programmer
Software engineers: Develop algorithms to solve a problem Multimedia specialists: Content providers, technical staff Web designers: Creation and management of a website Computer engineers: Prototypes
Operations and maintenanceManagers: Information systems manager Computer operators: Maintenance of hardware and software, security, virus scanning, backups, consumables
Technicians: Computer service technician Data entry operators Network administrators: Security and administration of a network, installing new hardware and software, maintaining peripherals, training staff, changing passwords, licensing, backups
Database administrators End user support
End user: Make use of information technology Training specialist: Industry qualifications such as Microsoft Certification
Support staff: Help desk Consultants: Specialise in one or more areas Sales staff: Need to learn new technologies
Resources: Student CDICT worksheet 6.1 Computer service technicianICT worksheet 6.2 Computer employmentTutorial: Online customer service eTester
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HI Tech: Information and Software Technology Sample teaching program
Core topic 7: SoftwareSyllabus reference: pp 24–5
Textbook: G.K.Powers, Hi Tech: Information and Software Technology, Chapter 7, pp 143–64
5.1.1 Selects and justifies the application of appropriate software programs to a range of tasks.
5.2.2 Designs, produces and evaluates appropriate solutions to a range of challenging problems.
Option topicsCore content O1 02 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O8System software
System software: Define and describe system software Operating system: Booting the system, BIOS, POST, scheduling hardware operations, time slice, memory management, buffer, virtual memory, controlling peripheral devices, device driver, spooling, file management, system settings, single-tasking, multitasking
Utility software: File compression, diagnostic tools, disk scanner, disk defragmenter, un-installer, device drivers, backup utilities, anti-virus programs
Application softwareSoftware packages: Installing software, different software versions, upgrading, office suites, integrated software
Custom software: Programming languages, low-level languages, high-level languages, Visual BASIC, C++, Java
Hardware requirements: System requirements, CPU, memory, communication devices, peripheral devices
Interface designCharacter-based user interface: MS-DOS, UNIX Graphical user interface (GUI): Window, icon, menu, dialog box, desktop, recycle or trash bin, compare and contrast different user interfaces such as Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows and Linux
Features of a GUIFunctionality: Window, title bar, resizing windows, opening an application
Navigation: Menu, scrolling, dialog boxes, tab, text box, radio button, check box, list box, drop-down list, spin box, slider, command box
Consistency of elements: New document, opening a document, closing a document, undo, cut and paste, copy and paste, drag and drop, printing a document, finding text, saving a document
Resources: Student CDICT worksheet 7.1 System softwareICT worksheet 7.2 Application softwareTutorial: Installing software eTester
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