DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

Digital Solutions is studied by students in Years 11 and 12. The course is broken into four units, each with a different focus and studied in a particular context. Below are a range of resources and sample applications to serve as a reference for students.

Required Applications

The software programs below will be used throughout this course. You should download and install those which are run locally and sign in to those which are online services.

Download & Install:
- Python
- Visual Studio Code
Online Services:
- Coggle
- Lucid Chart

UNIT 1 - Creating With Code

Resources:
Demo Sites/Apps:
- Build-a-Burger

UNIT 2 - Applications & Data Solutions

Resources:
- DB Browser for SQLite
- SQL Reference - W3schools
Demo Sites/Apps:
- Big Questions
- HTML Form Controls Demo

UNIT 3 - Digital Innovation

Resources:
- What is Systems Thinking?
- Tools of a Systems Thinker
Demo Sites/Apps:
- Login/Register Demo

UNIT 4 - Digital Impacts

Resources:
- Cipher Wheel
Demo Sites/Apps:
- Caesar Cipher
- Vigenere Cipher

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

YEAR 7/8

Crosswords:
- Computers & Data

YEAR 9

YEAR 10

OTHER STUFF

Digital Technologies is studied by students in Years 7-10. Topics can range from basic computing concpets, binary, programming with Python, web coding with HTML/CSS and physical computing using a variety of platforms including LEGO robotics, Arduinos, drones, BBC micro:bit etc.