Abstract
Jasper's 'Spyda Pod' project poster (click to enlarge)
Reference: CP812
Classroom Practice: Year 10
Title: Year 10 ICT programme
Duration: One year
Overview: This course is divided into four terms, with a different focus in each. Students began the year learning how a computer works and had the option to be assessed for two NCEA unit standards. In the Graphics segment they each created and promoted a conceptual gadget. In Term 3, students developed individual websites and in Term 4 learnt programming and produced a computer game.
Focus Points:
- Learning basic computer knowledge and management
- Designing/modelling with computer programs – SketchUp and Adobe Photoshop
- Using graphics for promotional purposes
- Developing and implementing a website
- Practising skills through involvement in a national web-development competition
- Programming skills
