D2L Corporation
2017-07-07T18:32:48-04:00
2017-07-07T18:32:48-04:00
D2L Corporation
The Australian Curriculum: Technologies
The Australian Curriculum sets the expectations for what all Australian students should be taught, regardless of where they live or their background.
2017-07-07
2017
Copyright Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority
Design and Technologies
Year level strand
Knowledge and Understanding
ACTDEK001
Content description
Identify how people design and produce familiar products, services and environments and consider sustainability to meet personal and local community needs
ELBT70
Elaboration
exploring how local products, services and environments are designed by people for a purpose and meet social needs, for example the range of shelters provided for the public in a local community; graphical displays to market school and community events
ELBT459
Elaboration
asking questions about natural and managed environments and impacts on them when selecting materials, tools and equipment when designing and making products, for example harvesting products from the school garden and using recycled clothing
ELBT133
Elaboration
making design decisions based on personal and family needs, for example downloading and comparing recipes to suit available cooking facilities such as cooking in the bush compared to cooking in a kitchen
ELBT21
Elaboration
exploring and critiquing products, services and environments for their impact on sustainability, for example the environmental risks and benefits of a system for organically or hydroponically growing a vegetable crop from seed or seedling to harvest
ACTDEK002
Content description
Explore how technologies use forces to create movement in products
ELBT334
Elaboration
exploring how the principles of push and pull are used in the design of toys, for example in a spinning toy such as an Aboriginal mammandur
ELBT233
Elaboration
identifying, and playing and experimenting with, components such as wheels, balls, slides, springs and available local materials, tools and equipment to solve problems requiring movement
ELBT412
Elaboration
selecting materials to demonstrate how material properties are appropriate for particular designed solutions, for example materials that enable sliding or floating
ELBT242
Elaboration
exploring a system such as a marionette or Indonesian wayang kulit shadow puppet to see that by combining materials with forces movement can be created
ELBT468
Elaboration
combining materials and using forces in design, for example designing the door on a cage or a simple conveyor belt to move materials short distances
ELBT327
Elaboration
exploring how to manipulate materials using a range of tools, equipment and techniques to create movement, for example when constructing a toy boat that floats and moves
ACTDEK003
Content description
Explore how plants and animals are grown for food, clothing and shelter and how food is selected and prepared for healthy eating
ELBT329
Elaboration
exploring which plants and animals can provide food or materials for clothing and shelter and what basic needs those plants and animals have
ELBT481
Elaboration
identifying products that can be designed and produced from plants and animals, for example food products, paper and wood products, fabrics and yarns, and fertilisers
ELBT184
Elaboration
considering the suitability of a range of tools when cultivating gardens, mulching and building garden structures and preparing and cooking food from recipes
ELBT209
Elaboration
identifying and categorising a wide range of foods, including Aboriginal bush foods, into food groups and describing tools and equipment needed to prepare these for healthy eating
ELBT312
Elaboration
exploring how people from different cultures including those of Asia design and produce different cuisines based on the plants and animals in their region and available tools and equipment
ELBT344
Elaboration
exploring the tools, equipment and techniques used to prepare food safely and hygienically for healthy eating
ACTDEK004
Content description
Explore the characteristics and properties of materials and components that are used to produce designed solutions
ELBT288
Elaboration
exploring designed solutions to meet individual, family and community needs with a focus on materials, for example fabrics used for sports clothing, soft fall for play spaces
ELBT150
Elaboration
developing new meanings for objects and action during play, for example exploring how household packaging can be used to represent other objects
ELBT175
Elaboration
exploring systems used in the classroom or community for creatively dealing with problems and needs, for example storage systems for equipment, traffic system flow for drop and go zones, the use of hoists and ramps to facilitate access
ELBT260
Elaboration
exploring facilities in local environments for accessibility and environmental impact, for example location of bike tracks and sporting fields using digital maps to view local area
ELBT107
Elaboration
exploring materials, components, tools and equipment through play to discover potential uses when making products or modelling services and environments, for example when designing and making clothes, toys and shelters
ELBT124
Elaboration
experimenting with techniques to combine or alter materials to satisfy a function
ACTDEK010
Content description
Recognise the role of people in design and technologies occupations and explore factors, including sustainability that impact on the design of products, services and environments to meet community needs
ELBT158
Elaboration
exploring, playing with and testing materials for their appropriateness, for example materials for a new sun-shade product
ELBT154
Elaboration
examining the suitability of a service or everyday system and proposing improvements, for example a water saving system for a bathroom at home
ELBT427
Elaboration
investigating materials, components, tools and equipment, including by using digital technologies, to discover their characteristics and properties, how they can be used more sustainably and their impact in the future
ELBT236
Elaboration
considering the impact of environments on users, for example a school vegetable garden, a protected outdoor play area
ELBT287
Elaboration
exploring and testing factors that impact on design decisions, for example considering the demographics of an area or the impact of natural disasters on design of constructed environments such as the structural design of buildings in Japan to withstand earthquakes
ELBT49
Elaboration
critiquing designed products, services and environments to establish the factors that influence the design and use of common technologies, for example the characteristics that contribute to energy-efficient cooking such as wok cooking; the suitability and sustainable use of particular timbers
ACTDEK011
Content description
Investigate how forces and the properties of materials affect the behaviour of a product or system
ELBT118
Elaboration
examining models to identify how forces and materials are used in the design of a toy
ELBT302
Elaboration
exploring through play how movement can be initiated by combining materials and using forces, for example releasing a wound rubber band to propel a model boat
ELBT119
Elaboration
conducting investigations to understand the characteristics and properties of materials and forces that may affect the behaviour and performance of a product or system, for example woomera design
ELBT483
Elaboration
deconstructing a product or system to identify how motion and forces affect behaviour, for example in a puppet such as a Japanese bunraku puppet or a model windmill with moving sails
ELBT210
Elaboration
identifying and exploring properties and construction relationships of an engineered product or system, for example a structure that floats; a bridge to carry a load
ELBT180
Elaboration
experimenting with available local materials, tools and equipment to solve problems requiring forces including identifying inputs (what goes in to the system), processes (what happens within the system) and outputs (what comes out of the system), for example designing and testing a container or parachute that will keep an egg intact when dropped from a height
ACTDEK012
Content description
Investigate food and fibre production and food technologies used in modern and traditional societies
ELBT469
Elaboration
exploring tools, equipment and procedures to improve plant and animal production, for example when growing vegetables in the school garden and producing plant and animal environments such as a greenhouse, animal housing, safe bird shelters
ELBT157
Elaboration
identifying the areas in Australia and Asia where major food or fibre plants and animals are grown or bred, for example the wheat and sheep belts, areas where sugar cane or rice are grown, northern Australia's beef industry, plantation and native forest areas
ELBT30
Elaboration
describing ideal conditions for successful plant and animal production including how climate and soils affect production and availability of foods, for example Aboriginal seasons and food availability
ELBT354
Elaboration
recognising the benefits food technologies provide for health and food safety and ensuring that a wide variety of food is available and can be prepared for healthy eating
ELBT245
Elaboration
investigating the labels on food products to determine how the information provided contributes to healthy eating, for example ingredients and nutrition panels
ACTDEK013
Content description
Investigate the suitability of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment for a range of purposes
ELBT384
Elaboration
conducting experiments and tests to understand the properties of materials, for example strength, durability, warmth, elasticity
ELBT391
Elaboration
investigating the mass production of products to ensure standardisation, for example students setting up a production line to produce a product for a school fete
ELBT436
Elaboration
investigating the suitability of technologies − materials, systems, components, tools and equipment − when designing and making a product, service or environment, for example a toy for a young child, a composting system for household waste management, raised garden beds for improved access, weaving nets, bags or baskets
ELBT404
Elaboration
comparing how different components interrelate and complement each other in a finished designed solution, for example investigating and playing with joining processes for a variety of materials in the production of common products
ELBT294
Elaboration
investigating local constructed environments to compare how buildings were constructed in the past and in the present and noting innovations
ELBT140
Elaboration
analysing products, services and constructed environments from a range of technologies contexts with consideration of possible innovative solutions and impacts on the local community and the sustainability of its environment
ACTDEK019
Content description
Examine how people in design and technologies occupations address competing considerations, including sustainability in the design of products, services, and environments for current and future use
ELBT355
Elaboration
reflecting on the features of designed solutions that ensure safety and wellbeing of users, for example smoke alarms
ELBT340
Elaboration
evaluating the sustainability implications of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment, for example materials can be recycled or re-used to reduce waste; systems may benefit some, but disadvantage others
ELBT262
Elaboration
considering the impact designed products, services or environments have in relation to sustainability and also on local, regional and global communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and countries in the Asia region
ELBT36
Elaboration
reflecting on the importance of aesthetics, function and sustainability in product design, for example a textile product that gives protection and is appealing; a motor that moves a vehicle and uses a sustainable power source
ELBT351
Elaboration
identifying the components of a service or system that contribute to its success and assessing potential risk or failure, for example, communication in the school or communication of a message to a wide audience; a system that manages an aspect of the environment; a campaign such as Clean Up Australia Day in different communities
ELBT278
Elaboration
identifying the impact of the designed features of an environment, for example a modification to a home to reduce environmental impact; restoring a natural environment and retaining access for the public
ACTDEK020
Content description
Investigate how electrical energy can control movement, sound or light in a designed product or system
ELBT212
Elaboration
deconstructing a product or system to discover how movement, sound or light can be controlled, for example deconstructing a torch or buzzer and exploring circuit design
ELBT227
Elaboration
investigating the properties of materials to solve problems requiring the control of movement, sound or light, for example the amount of light reflected from different surfaces to control a sensor
ELBT272
Elaboration
investigating the features of electrical devices such as switches, light globes and sensors
ELBT90
Elaboration
recognising the need to carefully plan and select components for a system to perform a specific task
ELBT56
Elaboration
producing models using materials, tools and equipment to show how to control movement, sound or light
ELBT231
Elaboration
investigating the technologies in a control system for an identified need or opportunity and user, for example a system that allows safe passage at pedestrian crossings
ACTDEK021
Content description
Investigate how and why food and fibre are produced in managed environments and prepared to enable people to grow and be healthy
ELBT22
Elaboration
investigating and experimenting with different tools, equipment and methods of preparing soil and the effect on soil quality and sustainability including conserving and recycling nutrients, for example when designing a sustainable school vegetable garden or cropping area
ELBT37
Elaboration
describing the relationship between plant types and animal breeds and their environmental suitability when selecting suitable plants or animals for an environment
ELBT444
Elaboration
sequencing the process of converting 'on-farm' food or fibre products into a product suitable for retail sale, that is, the 'paddock to plate' supply chain, or when making yarn or fabric from fibre
ELBT484
Elaboration
using current food guides and government-endorsed food policies to plan food choices
ELBT485
Elaboration
experimenting with tools, equipment, combining ingredients and techniques to design and make food products or meals for selected groups for healthy eating taking into consideration environmental impacts and nutritional benefits
ELBT486
Elaboration
considering traditional and contemporary methods of food preparation used in a variety of cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander methods
ELBT490
Elaboration
identifying work practices that show an understanding of nutrition, environmental considerations, hygiene and food safety when designing and making a food product, for example washing fruit and vegetables carefully to remove residues, safe disposal of cooking oils to avoid environmental damage, refrigerated storage of highly perishable foods
ACTDEK023
Content description
Investigate characteristics and properties of a range of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment and evaluate the impact of their use
ELBT301
Elaboration
identifying the properties of materials for the design and construction of a sustainable household item, for example a product for storing harvested water
ELBT349
Elaboration
evaluating the functional properties of a specific-purpose household system, for example a security system
ELBT139
Elaboration
examining the materials and systems used in a public use system that affect the way people live, for example a community exercise environment or arts facility, water treatment, garbage collection
ELBT426
Elaboration
comparing tools, equipment and techniques to select those most appropriate for a given purpose
ELBT338
Elaboration
evaluating the use of computer-aided manufacturing in terms of cost and impacts on local and regional designers, producers and enterprises
ELBT18
Elaboration
comparing the design and production of products, services and environments in Australia and a country in the Asia region
ACTDEK029
Content description
Investigate the ways in which products, services and environments evolve locally, regionally and globally and how competing factors including social, ethical and sustainability considerations are prioritised in the development of technologies and designed solutions for preferred futures
ELBT420
Elaboration
considering factors that influence the selection of appropriate materials, components, tools and equipment, for example Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' sustainable practices, custodianship and connection to Country
ELBT109
Elaboration
investigating how ethics, social values, profitability and sustainability considerations impact on design and technologies, for example animal welfare, intellectual property, off-shore manufacturing in Asia
ELBT39
Elaboration
critiquing competing factors that influence the design of services, for example a natural disaster warning system for a community
ELBT487
Elaboration
considering the rights and responsibilities of those working in design and technologies occupations, for example consideration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols
ELBT488
Elaboration
investigating traditional and contemporary design and technologies, including from Asia, and predicting how they might change in the future in response to factors such as social change and the need for more sustainable patterns of living
ELBT489
Elaboration
identifying needs and new opportunities for design and enterprise, for example promotion and marketing of designed solutions
ACTDEK031
Content description
Analyse how motion, force and energy are used to manipulate and control electromechanical systems when designing simple, engineered solutions
ELBT465
Elaboration
investigating influences impacting on manufactured products and processes such as historical developments, society, new materials, control systems and biomimicry, for example the development of velcro
ELBT336
Elaboration
experimenting to select the most appropriate principles and systems on which to base design ideas, for example structural components to be tested for strength
ELBT208
Elaboration
calculating an engineered system's outputs, for example speed, brightness of light, volume of sound
ELBT480
Elaboration
producing prototypes and jigs to test functionality, including the use of rapid prototyping tools such as 3D printers
ELBT48
Elaboration
using code to control systems, for example code to program a microcontroller or a simple, object-based coding application to program a system such as a remote-controlled car or simple robotic arm
ELBT322
Elaboration
investigating components, tools and equipment, for example testing the durability of batteries, determining the effective range of wireless devices
ACTDEK032
Content description
Analyse how food and fibre are produced when designing managed environments and how these can become more sustainable
ELBT310
Elaboration
comparing land and water management methods in contemporary Australian food and fibre production with traditional Aboriginal systems and countries of Asia, for example minimum-tillage cropping, water-efficient irrigation
ELBT77
Elaboration
investigating the management of plant and animal growth through natural means and with the use of chemical products like herbicides and medicines when producing food and fibre products
ELBT216
Elaboration
recognising the need to increase food production using cost efficient, ethical and sustainable production techniques
ELBT450
Elaboration
describing physical and chemical characteristics of soil and their effects on plant growth when producing food and fibre products
ELBT24
Elaboration
investigating different animal feeding strategies such as grazing and supplementary feeding, and their effects on product quality, for example meat tenderness, wool fibre diameter (micron), milk fat and protein content when producing food and fibre products
ELBT319
Elaboration
recognising the importance of food and fibre production to Australia's food security and economy including exports and imports to and from Asia when critiquing and exploring food and fibre production
ACTDEK033
Content description
Analyse how characteristics and properties of food determine preparation techniques and presentation when designing solutions for healthy eating
ELBT353
Elaboration
planning and making quality, safe and nutritious food items, using a range of food preparation tools, equipment and techniques
ELBT279
Elaboration
examining the relationship between food preparation techniques and the impact on nutrient value, for example steaming vegetables
ELBT345
Elaboration
investigating how a recipe can be modified to enhance health benefits, and justifying decisions, for example by replacing full cream milk with skim milk
ELBT137
Elaboration
analysing food preparation techniques used in different cultures including those from the Asia region and the impact of these on nutrient retention, aesthetics, taste and palatability, for example stir-frying
ELBT447
Elaboration
explaining how food preparation techniques impact on the sensory properties (flavour, appearance, texture, aroma) of food, for example the browning of cut fruit, the absorption of water when cooking rice
ACTDEK034
Content description
Analyse ways to produce designed solutions through selecting and combining characteristics and properties of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment
ELBT441
Elaboration
investigating aspects of technologies specialisations, for example in architecture, critiquing the design of an existing building to identify features of passive design or in fashion, evaluating the sustainability of different fibres
ELBT203
Elaboration
investigating and selecting from a broad range of technologies − materials, systems, components, tools and equipment − when designing for a range of technologies contexts
ELBT14
Elaboration
considering the ways in which the characteristics and properties of technologies will impact on designed solutions, for example the choice of building materials and housing design in Australia and the countries of Asia; the properties of textile fibres and fabrics determine end use
ELBT148
Elaboration
considering safe work practices, for example producing a safety information video that details risk management practices for using a piece of equipment in the classroom or within a community
ELBT419
Elaboration
evaluating products and services for the individual and the community considering ethics and social factors, for example a short video encouraging individuals to increase their use of public transport in the local area
ELBT16
Elaboration
evaluating environments that have been designed in consultation with community groups, for example a bush tucker community garden developed in consultation with local Elders
ACTDEK040
Content description
Critically analyse factors, including social, ethical and sustainability considerations, that impact on designed solutions for global preferred futures and the complex design and production processes involved
ELBT359
Elaboration
evaluating design and technology professions and their contributions to society locally, nationally, regionally and globally, for example Aboriginal designers collaborating with international craftspeople for local enterprises
ELBT372
Elaboration
recognising the impact of past designed solutions and possible decisions when creating preferred futures, for example the design of public transport systems that use renewable energy and the design of rural communities to reduce fire risk
ELBT5
Elaboration
considering the factors that influence design and professional designers and technologists, including time, access to skills, knowledge, finance, expertise, for example Australian designers working with rapid prototyping manufacturers in China
ELBT226
Elaboration
explaining how product life cycle thinking can influence decision-making related to design and technologies, for example rethinking products to provide for re-use, selecting a material for a product that has a lower carbon footprint
ELBT475
Elaboration
critiquing mass production systems taking into account ethics and sustainability considerations, for example the mass production of food, clothing and shoes and why manufacturers produce different versions of the same product
ACTDEK041
Content description
Explain how products, services and environments evolve with consideration of preferred futures and the impact of emerging technologies on design decisions
ELBT237
Elaboration
considering how creativity, innovation and enterprise contribute to how products, services and environments evolve, for example how designers use biomimicry, the ways plant and animal adaptations can be copied to solve human challenges, such as the Japanese building Sendai Mediatheque based on seaweed-like tubes
ELBT479
Elaboration
exploring the ways commercial enterprises respond to the challenges and opportunities of technological change, for example e-commerce, and carbon footprint
ELBT190
Elaboration
explaining the consequences of social, ethical and sustainability decisions for products, services and environments, for example a managed public environment such as a theme park
ELBT378
Elaboration
predicting the impact of emerging technologies for preferred futures
ELBT400
Elaboration
constructing scenarios of how the future may unfold (forecasting) and what impacts there may be for society and particular groups, and back casting from preferred futures
ELBT189
Elaboration
recognising real-world problems and understanding basic needs when considering designed solutions, for example Engineers Without Borders High School Outreach Program allows students to design solutions to problems in a country in Asia
ACTDEK043
Content description
Investigate and make judgments on how the characteristics and properties of materials are combined with force, motion and energy to create engineered solutions
ELBT132
Elaboration
explaining the way common machines combine properties of materials and force, motion and energy in, for example, cranes on building sites
ELBT435
Elaboration
examining and explaining the interaction between material properties and function of a common system, such as car brakes
ELBT405
Elaboration
analysing the relationship between materials of properties, forces and safety in engineered systems such as bridges
ELBT101
Elaboration
critiquing the effectiveness of the combinations of materials, forces, energy and motion in an engineered system such as a 3D printer
ELBT161
Elaboration
calculating forces, reactions and loads in structures
ACTDEK044
Content description
Investigate and make judgments on the ethical and sustainable production and marketing of food and fibre
ELBT126
Elaboration
examining emerging production technologies and methods in terms of productivity, profitability and sustainability, for example vertical farming, recirculation technologies in aquaculture
ELBT116
Elaboration
investigating how digital technologies could be used to enhance food production systems, for example global positioning system (GPS) for managing animals, crop sensors or automated animal feeding or milking
ELBT26
Elaboration
comparing the environmental impacts of intensive and extensive production systems and their contribution to food and fibre production
ELBT197
Elaboration
investigating the interdependence of plants and animals in food and fibre production
ELBT183
Elaboration
examining the marketing chain of a range of agricultural products and outlining the effect of product processing and advertising on demand and price
ELBT60
Elaboration
taking account of animal welfare considerations in food and fibre production enterprises
ACTDEK045
Content description
Investigate and make judgments on how the principles of food safety, preservation, preparation, presentation and sensory perceptions influence the creation of food solutions for healthy eating
ELBT74
Elaboration
experimenting with food preservation methods such as freezing and dehydrating to determine changes to food structure and how these impact on designing healthy food solutions, for example dehydrating fruit for the lunch box
ELBT472
Elaboration
conducting sensory assessment testing of a range of foods to determine how these characteristics might be used to enhance food solutions, for example taste testing a variety of milks, comparing freshly squeezed juice to commercial juices
ELBT477
Elaboration
determining how the causes of food spoilage can be addressed when preparing, cooking, presenting and storing food items, for example developing a comprehensive checklist of considerations for safe and hygienic food storage and preparation including danger zone temperatures for a food service
ELBT52
Elaboration
preparing and presenting foods using a range of techniques to ensure optimum nutrient content, flavour, texture and visual appeal, for example designing and producing a healthy snack for the canteen and using food photography and digital technologies to promote the item in a healthy eating campaign
ACTDEK046
Content description
Investigate and make judgments on how the characteristics and properties of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment can be combined to create designed solutions
ELBT374
Elaboration
critiquing the design of an existing product to identify environmental consequences of material selection
ELBT295
Elaboration
justifying decisions when selecting from a broad range of technologies − materials, systems, components, tools and equipment, for example selecting low-emission paints and locally sourced materials
ELBT234
Elaboration
analysing and explaining the ways in which the properties and characteristics of materials have been considered in the design of a product with specific requirements such as reduced weight to reduce transport costs in rural Australia
ELBT328
Elaboration
investigating emerging materials and their impact on design decisions
ACTDEK047
Content description
Investigate and make judgments, within a range of technologies specialisations, on how technologies can be combined to create designed solutions
ELBT187
Elaboration
examining factors influencing the design of a product that has an explicit environmental emphasis, for example the low-flush toilet
ELBT306
Elaboration
critiquing product manufacturing processes in relation to society, ethics, and sustainability factors, for example a mechanised entertainment system; an interactive multimedia product to teach a concept to a student in a country in Asia
ELBT410
Elaboration
critiquing the social nature of services, for example a signage system to manage students and community members during a school function (signs may include words, pictures and/or braille); organisational system for an aged-care facility
ELBT397
Elaboration
critiquing environments in relation to preferred futures in relation to society, ethics and sustainability practices, for example the refurbishment of a local playground; the re-design of a local wetland
Year level strand
Processes and Production Skills
ACTDEP005
Content description
Explore needs or opportunities for designing, and the technologies needed to realise designed solutions
ELBT57
Elaboration
identifying, gathering and playing with materials, components, tools and equipment to generate personal design ideas, for example designing a greeting card for a friend
ELBT331
Elaboration
exploring opportunities around the school for designing solutions, for example how school play areas could be improved; how the school removes classroom waste and identifying opportunities to reduce, recycle and re-use materials; reviewing the school canteen menu to identify healthy food options and suggesting changes to promote future good health
ELBT248
Elaboration
discussing possible designed solutions based on experience and some research, for example asking adults for advice
ELBT213
Elaboration
considering the importance of sustainability in designed solutions, for example comparing the durability of materials for a selected solution
ELBT474
Elaboration
exploring which tools, equipment and techniques to use with selected materials
ACTDEP006
Content description
Generate, develop and record design ideas through describing, drawing and modelling
ELBT89
Elaboration
comparing and contrasting features of existing products to provide new ideas, for example exploring toys with several movable parts with the view to designing and making a simple puppet with one movable part
ELBT403
Elaboration
communicating design ideas by modelling, and producing and labelling two-dimensional drawings using a range of technologies to show different views (top view and side view), for example a new environment such as a cubby house or animal shelter
ELBT173
Elaboration
recording a judgement about design ideas with teacher guidance, for example expressing own likes and dislikes about a design idea
ELBT142
Elaboration
identifying one common testing method, and recording results, for example taste-testing comparisons of a food product and recording results in a digital form
ELBT428
Elaboration
describing how design ideas meet the needs of those who will use the solution
ACTDEP007
Content description
Use materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques to safely make designed solutions
ELBT112
Elaboration
using and playing with everyday materials in new ways or re-using discarded materials, for example using discarded materials to design, make and model a constructed environment
ELBT42
Elaboration
learning and safely practising a range of technical skills using tools and equipment, for example joining techniques when making products, watering and mulching gardens, preparing food, using software to design an environment
ELBT33
Elaboration
assembling components of systems and checking they function as planned, for example when making a musical instrument
ACTDEP008
Content description
Use personal preferences to evaluate the success of design ideas, processes and solutions including their care for environment
ELBT82
Elaboration
developing criteria for success with teacher guidance including consideration of impact on environment
ELBT51
Elaboration
recording a judgment about design ideas with teacher guidance, for example expressing own likes and dislikes about a design idea
ELBT147
Elaboration
reflecting on the processes and challenges of designing and producing a solution and sharing these reflections using digital technologies, for example when growing a food product, designing a structure to take a load or making a nutritious snack
ELBT232
Elaboration
suggesting areas for design improvement
ACTDEP009
Content description
Sequence steps for making designed solutions and working collaboratively
ELBT94
Elaboration
checking that planned features have been included in design plans and drawings by referring to identified criteria for success including care for the environment
ELBT19
Elaboration
using lists or storyboarding when planning and making, for example when planning an electronic planting calendar
ELBT45
Elaboration
recording the procedure for making a product, for example a recipe or instructions for making a container
ELBT58
Elaboration
identifying roles for each member of a group when working collaboratively
ACTDEP014
Content description
Critique needs or opportunities for designing and explore and test a variety of materials, components, tools and equipment and the techniques needed to produce designed solutions
ELBT219
Elaboration
exploring the different uses of materials in a range of products, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and countries of Asia
ELBT423
Elaboration
critiquing and selecting appropriate joining techniques for materials to produce working models
ELBT4
Elaboration
exploring and testing a range of materials under different conditions for suitability including sustainability considerations and identifying appropriate tools, equipment and techniques
ELBT303
Elaboration
examining the structure and production of everyday products, services and environments to enhance their own design ideas
ELBT243
Elaboration
exploring the properties of materials to determine suitability, for example the absorbency of different fabrics or the strength of different resistant materials
ACTDEP015
Content description
Generate, develop, and communicate design ideas and decisions using appropriate technical terms and graphical representation techniques
ELBT361
Elaboration
exploring ways of joining, connecting and assembling components that ensure success
ELBT174
Elaboration
generating a range of design ideas for intended products, services, environments
ELBT10
Elaboration
identifying the properties of materials needed for the designed solution
ELBT211
Elaboration
visualising and exploring innovative design ideas by producing thumbnail drawings, models and labelled drawings to explain features and modifications
ELBT388
Elaboration
planning, sharing and documenting creative ideas and processes using digital tools such as a class blog or collaborative document
ACTDEP016
Content description
Select and use materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques and use safe work practices to make designed solutions
ELBT65
Elaboration
using appropriate technologies terms to confidently describe and share with others procedures and techniques for making, for example cutting and joining materials
ELBT250
Elaboration
exploring ways of joining, connecting and assembling components that ensure success, and the impact digital technologies have had on these processes
ELBT67
Elaboration
using tools and equipment accurately when measuring, marking and cutting; and explaining the importance of accuracy when designing and making, for example creating a template, measuring ingredients in a recipe, sowing seeds
ELBT269
Elaboration
selecting and using materials, components, tools, equipment and processes with consideration of the environmental impact at each stage of the production process
ELBT128
Elaboration
demonstrating safe, responsible and cooperative work practices when making designed solutions
ACTDEP017
Content description
Evaluate design ideas, processes and solutions based on criteria for success developed with guidance and including care for the environment
ELBT411
Elaboration
negotiating criteria for success with class or group members
ELBT342
Elaboration
evaluating, revising and selecting design ideas, based on criteria for success and including consideration of ethics, social values and sustainability
ELBT35
Elaboration
evaluating the functional and aesthetic qualities of a designed solution
ELBT168
Elaboration
reflecting on the sustainability implications of selected designed solutions
ELBT406
Elaboration
comparing the amount of waste that would be produced from different design and development options and the potential for recycling waste
ELBT414
Elaboration
reflecting on designed solutions to critique and assess suitability, sustainability and enterprise opportunities and determine how well they meet success criteria
ACTDEP018
Content description
Plan a sequence of production steps when making designed solutions individually and collaboratively
ELBT122
Elaboration
determining planning processes as a class, for example recording a procedure or creating time plans
ELBT370
Elaboration
managing time and resource allocation throughout production, for example materials, tools, equipment and people
ELBT457
Elaboration
identifying the steps in a mass production process
ELBT350
Elaboration
sequencing steps to collaboratively produce a designed solution
ACTDEP024
Content description
Critique needs or opportunities for designing, and investigate materials, components, tools, equipment and processes to achieve intended designed solutions
ELBT34
Elaboration
exploring the steps involved in the process to satisfy a design brief, need or opportunity
ELBT97
Elaboration
investigating designed solutions from around the world to make suitable, quality decisions that meet the design brief, challenge or scenario
ELBT69
Elaboration
identifying the importance of complementary parts of working, everyday systems by deconstructing the components, structure and purpose of products, services or environments
ELBT376
Elaboration
testing a range of materials, components, tools and equipment to determine the appropriate technologies needed to make products, services or environments, for example a moving vehicle
ELBT2
Elaboration
investigating how to minimise material use and manage waste by critiquing the environmental and social impacts of materials, components, tools and equipment
ACTDEP025
Content description
Generate, develop and communicate design ideas and processes for audiences using appropriate technical terms and graphical representation techniques
ELBT408
Elaboration
generating a range of design ideas for products, services or environments using prior knowledge, skills and research
ELBT200
Elaboration
developing alternative design ideas and considering implications for the future to broaden the appeal and acceptance of design ideas
ELBT365
Elaboration
analysing and modifying design ideas to enhance and improve the sustainability of the product, service, environment or system
ELBT364
Elaboration
representing and communicating design ideas using modelling and drawing standards including the use of digital technologies, for example scale; symbols and codes in diagrams; pictorial maps and aerial views using web mapping service applications
ELBT267
Elaboration
experimenting with materials, tools and equipment to refine design ideas, for example considering the selection of materials and joining techniques to suit the purpose of a product
ACTDEP026
Content description
Select appropriate materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques and apply safe procedures to make designed solutions
ELBT398
Elaboration
matching material and joining techniques to the design intention, for example accurately cutting and sewing the fabric pieces to make a community banner or joining components to produce an electric circuit
ELBT27
Elaboration
working safely, responsibly and cooperatively to ensure safe work areas, for example the safe use of equipment when making a water-resistant, floating craft or a model of an environmentally sensitive outdoor shelter
ELBT375
Elaboration
using appropriate personal protective equipment required for the use of some tools and equipment, for example protective eyewear
ELBT357
Elaboration
manipulating materials with appropriate tools, equipment and techniques, for example when preparing food, cultivating garden beds, constructing products
ACTDEP027
Content description
Negotiate criteria for success that include sustainability to evaluate design ideas, processes and solutions
ELBT297
Elaboration
independently and collaboratively identifying criteria for success, processes and planning, for example using visual representations such as a flowchart
ELBT176
Elaboration
evaluating the suitability of materials, tools and equipment for specific purposes
ELBT437
Elaboration
reflecting on how well their designed solutions ensure safety and wellbeing of users and consumers and meet the needs of communities and different cultures
ELBT443
Elaboration
considering the criteria for success in relation to the benefits and costs of production processes, the environmental impact, future use and application, and social values and ethics of clients
ELBT324
Elaboration
evaluating products, services and environments from a range of technologies contexts with consideration of ethics and sustainability
ACTDEP028
Content description
Develop project plans that include consideration of resources when making designed solutions individually and collaboratively
ELBT225
Elaboration
examining the essential features of existing processes to inform project planning including safe work practices that minimise risk
ELBT268
Elaboration
setting milestones for production processes and allocating roles to team members
ELBT165
Elaboration
identifying when materials, tools and equipment are required for making the solution
ELBT143
Elaboration
outlining the planning and production steps needed to produce a product, service or environment using digital technologies
ELBT392
Elaboration
reflecting on planned steps to see if improvements can be made
ACTDEP035
Content description
Critique needs or opportunities for designing and investigate, analyse and select from a range of materials, components, tools, equipment and processes to develop design ideas
ELBT130
Elaboration
considering community needs when identifying opportunities for designing, for example gardens for a community centre, cost effective food service for a sport club
ELBT390
Elaboration
experimenting with traditional and contemporary technologies when developing designs, and discovering the advantages and disadvantages of each approach
ELBT103
Elaboration
investigating emerging technologies and their potential impact on design decisions, for example flame retardant fabrics or smart materials such as self-healing materials, digital technologies and agriculture
ELBT224
Elaboration
examining, testing and evaluating a variety of suitable materials, components, tools and equipment for each design project, for example the differences between natural hardwood and plantation softwood timbers, which determine their suitability for particular uses related to durability, for example interior or exterior use
ELBT194
Elaboration
evaluating the viability of using different techniques and materials in remote, isolated areas, or less developed countries
ELBT280
Elaboration
selecting appropriate materials to acknowledge sustainability requirements by using life cycle thinking
ACTDEP036
Content description
Generate, develop, test and communicate design ideas, plans and processes for various audiences using appropriate technical terms and technologies including graphical representation techniques
ELBT339
Elaboration
using a variety of critical and creative thinking strategies such as brainstorming, sketching, 3-D modelling and experimenting to generate innovative design ideas
ELBT129
Elaboration
considering which ideas to further explore and investigating the benefits and drawbacks of ideas, for example using digital polling to capture the views of different groups in the community
ELBT460
Elaboration
identifying factors that may hinder or enhance project development, for example intercultural understanding
ELBT178
Elaboration
developing models, prototypes or samples using a range of materials, tools and equipment to test the functionality of ideas
ELBT373
Elaboration
producing annotated concept sketches and drawings, using: technical terms, scale, symbols, pictorial and aerial views to draw environments; production drawings, orthogonal drawings; patterns and templates to explain design ideas
ELBT296
Elaboration
documenting and communicating the generation and development of design ideas for an intended audience, for example developing a digital portfolio with images and text which clearly communicates each step of a design process
ACTDEP037
Content description
Select and justify choices of materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques to effectively and safely make designed solutions
ELBT277
Elaboration
developing technical production skills and safe working practices with independence to produce quality solutions designed for sustainability
ELBT439
Elaboration
practising techniques to improve expertise, for example handling animals, cutting and joining materials
ELBT432
Elaboration
identifying and managing risks in the development of various projects, for example working safely, responsibly, cooperatively and ethically on design projects, assessing uncertainty and risk in relation to long-term health and environmental impacts
ELBT31
Elaboration
developing innovative ways of manipulating technologies using traditional and contemporary materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques and considering alternatives including emerging technologies that could be substituted to reduce waste or time
ACTDEP038
Content description
Independently develop criteria for success to evaluate design ideas, processes and solutions and their sustainability
ELBT192
Elaboration
developing criteria for success to evaluate the success of designed solutions in terms of aesthetics, functionality and sustainability
ELBT273
Elaboration
considering how to improve technical expertise
ELBT88
Elaboration
evaluating designed solutions and processes and transferring new knowledge and skills to future design projects
ACTDEP039
Content description
Use project management processes when working individually and collaboratively to coordinate production of designed solutions
ELBT54
Elaboration
explaining and interpreting drawings, planning and production steps needed to produce products, services or environments for specific purposes
ELBT86
Elaboration
organising time, evaluating decisions and managing resources to ensure successful project completion and protection of the work space and local environment
ELBT473
Elaboration
identifying risks and how to avoid them when planning production
ELBT11
Elaboration
investigating the time needed for each step of production
ACTDEP048
Content description
Critique needs or opportunities to develop design briefs and investigate and select an increasingly sophisticated range of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment to develop design ideas
ELBT196
Elaboration
critiquing the design of new products to identify how well design ideas respond to sustainability issues
ELBT413
Elaboration
critiquing a range of design and technologies ideas, for example assessing those that draw on the intellectual property of others, exploring how well the ideas respond to international and Australian standards
ELBT300
Elaboration
considering the needs of community groups to identify rich design tasks
ELBT114
Elaboration
examining relationships of properties for complementary materials for products, for example examining compressive and tensile strengths of materials
ELBT470
Elaboration
identifying appropriate tools, equipment, techniques and safety procedures for each process and evaluating production processes for accuracy, quality, safety and efficiency
ACTDEP049
Content description
Develop, modify and communicate design ideas by applying design thinking, creativity, innovation and enterprise skills of increasing sophistication \n
ELBT285
Elaboration
using techniques including combining and modifying ideas and exploring functionality to generate solution concepts
ELBT3
Elaboration
undertaking functional, structural and aesthetic analyses of benefits and constraints of design ideas, for example to different communities and environments including those from the countries of Asia
ELBT356
Elaboration
re-imagining designs to feature emerging technologies
ELBT64
Elaboration
considering competing variables that may hinder or enhance project development, for example weight, strength and price; laws; social protocols and community consultation processes
ELBT123
Elaboration
producing drawings, models and prototypes to explore design ideas, for example using technical drawing techniques, digital imaging programs, 3D printers or augmented reality modelling software; producing multiple prototypes that show an understanding of key aesthetic considerations in competing designs
ELBT159
Elaboration
communicating using appropriate technical terms and recording the generation and development of design ideas for an intended audience including justification of decisions, for example developing a digital portfolio with images and text which clearly communicates each step of a design process
ACTDEP050
Content description
Work flexibly to effectively and safely test, select, justify and use appropriate technologies and processes to make designed solutions
ELBT445
Elaboration
refining technical skills and using production skills with independence to produce quality designed solutions and to reduce risks in production
ELBT167
Elaboration
using materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques safely and considering alternatives to maximise sustainability, for example using timber because it stores carbon and offsets the demand for alternative products
ELBT53
Elaboration
experimenting with innovative combinations and ways of manipulating traditional and contemporary materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques, and recording findings in a collaborative space to debate the merits of each with peers
ELBT341
Elaboration
explaining safe working practices required for a specific classroom design project for individual or community use
ELBT409
Elaboration
modifying production processes to respond to unforeseen challenges or opportunities, for example when producing bulk quantities of recipes, lower than average rainfall and impacts on growth, materials with unexpected faults
ACTDEP051
Content description
Evaluate design ideas, processes and solutions against comprehensive criteria for success recognising the need for sustainability
ELBT144
Elaboration
establishing specific criteria for success for evaluating designed solutions
ELBT50
Elaboration
evaluating and justifying the use and best combination of traditional, contemporary and emerging technologies during project development, including consideration of sustainability, for example farming methods in South-East Asia
ELBT416
Elaboration
evaluating choices made at various stages of a design process and modifying plans when needed with consideration of criteria for success
ELBT249
Elaboration
evaluating projects for their long-term application, functionality and impact
ELBT464
Elaboration
reflecting on learning, evaluating processes and transferring new knowledge and skills to future design projects
ACTDEP052
Content description
Develop project plans using digital technologies to plan and manage projects individually and collaboratively taking into consideration time, cost, risk and production processes
ELBT330
Elaboration
producing, explaining and interpreting drawings; and planning production timelines using digital technologies
ELBT289
Elaboration
creating production flowcharts using digital technologies to ensure efficient, safe and sustainable sequences
ELBT164
Elaboration
establishing materials and equipment needs using digital technologies such as spreadsheets
ELBT348
Elaboration
collaborating to develop production plans for equitable distribution of work
ELBT335
Elaboration
investigating manufacturing processes to identify strategies to enhance production
Digital Technologies
Year level strand
Knowledge and Understanding
ACTDIK001
Content description
Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software components) for a purpose
ELBT415
Elaboration
playing with and using different digital systems for transferring and capturing data, for example using a tablet to take a photograph of a grandparent and recording an interview with them about life in the past
ELBT298
Elaboration
exploring and using digital systems for downloading and storing information, for example knowing how to download images from a website and inserting them into a document; saving and retrieving data
ELBT263
Elaboration
exploring and identifying hardware and software components of digital systems when creating ideas and information, for example experimenting with different ways of providing instructions to games software using a mouse, touch pad, touch screen, keyboard, stylus, or switch scanning device, and using different software to manipulate text, numbers, sound and images
ELBT43
Elaboration
recognising and using hardware and software components of digital systems and experimenting with their functions, for example playing with interactive toys and robotic devices to determine which ones can work with other devices
ELBT402
Elaboration
recognising that a digital system follows instructions or commands, for example instructing robotic toys to perform a function such as a dance movement
ELBT304
Elaboration
constructing a model of a real or imaginary digital systems device for use in role-play scenarios and explaining the features of the device to an adult
ACTDIK002
Content description
Recognise and explore patterns in data and represent data as pictures, symbols and diagrams
ELBT308
Elaboration
sorting objects and events based on easily identified characteristics and using digital systems to represent patterns in data, for example sorting birthdates and presenting the patterns using seasonal symbols
ELBT93
Elaboration
making generalisations about data sets, for example comparing different ways of travelling to and from school using classroom data, discussing results and finding patterns in modes of travel
ELBT91
Elaboration
experimenting with different ways of representing patterns, for example using materials, sounds, movements or drawing
ELBT323
Elaboration
exploring with patterns of objects or symbols to represent data, for example the symbol 12 may represent different data to 21, or that an email address has a name followed by an @ symbol followed by another type of name
ELBT108
Elaboration
creating different patterns using the same elements, for example using patterns of coloured counters to communicate and give meaning such as a response of 'yes' or 'no'
ELBT106
Elaboration
learning about how data are represented by changing pixel density (resolution) in a photograph with support and noting the change in file size to successfully email to a friend
ACTDIK007
Content description
Identify and explore a range of digital systems with peripheral devices for different purposes, and transmit different types of data
ELBT177
Elaboration
using different peripheral devices to display information to others, for example using a mobile device, interactive whiteboard or a data projector to present information
ELBT199
Elaboration
using specific peripheral devices to capture different types of data, for example using a digital microscope to capture images of living and non-living things
ELBT83
Elaboration
experimenting with different types of digital system components and peripheral devices to perform input, output and storage functions, for example a keyboard, stylus, touch screen, switch scan device or joystick to input instructions; a monitor, printer or tablet to display information; a USB flash drive and external hard drive as storage peripheral devices
ELBT75
Elaboration
recognising that images and music can be transferred from a mobile device to a computer, for example using a cable to connect a camera and computer to upload images for a photo story
ACTDIK008
Content description
Recognise different types of data and explore how the same data can be represented in different ways
ELBT320
Elaboration
recognising that numbers, text, images, sounds, animations and videos are all forms of data when stored or viewed using a digital system
ELBT138
Elaboration
using a table to reorganise information that includes sentences, and/or words, and/or numbers and/or images
ELBT179
Elaboration
recognising representations of different types of data such as waves for sound
ELBT292
Elaboration
exploring codes and symbols that are representations of data, for example morse code and semaphore and how similar symbols in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art can represent different concepts depending on the context, for example three circles, drawn as lines, can represent ants, fruit, flowers or eggs depending on the art region
ACTDIK014
Content description
Examine the main components of common digital systems and how they may connect together to form networks to transmit data
ELBT284
Elaboration
describing digital systems as having internal and external components that perform different functions, for example external components for inputting data including keyboard, microphone, stylus; internal processing components including the central processing unit; external output components including speakers, projector, screen; and data and information storage components including cloud and external devices
ELBT482
Elaboration
explaining how data may be transmitted between two digital systems in different ways, for example that wires or cables are used in wired networks to transfer data from one digital system to another, and radio waves are used to transmit data in wireless or mobile networks
ELBT8
Elaboration
investigating how the internal and external components of digital systems are coordinated to handle data, for example how a keyboard, central processing unit and screen work together to accept, manipulate and present data and information
ELBT55
Elaboration
investigating how emerging digital systems work, for example using an augmented reality app (or blended reality) and considering how images of real-world objects can be blended with computer-generated information to produce a virtual reality
ACTDIK015
Content description
Examine how whole numbers are used to represent all data in digital systems
ELBT40
Elaboration
recognising that digital systems represent all types of data using number codes that ultimately are patterns of 1s and 0s (called binary digits, which is why they are called digital systems)
ELBT368
Elaboration
explaining that binary represents numbers using 1s and 0s and these represent the on and off electrical states respectively in hardware and robotics
ELBT283
Elaboration
recognising that the numbers 0, 1, 2 and 3 could be represented by the patterns of two binary digits of 00, 01, 10 and 11
ELBT186
Elaboration
representing whole numbers in binary, for example counting in binary from zero to 15, or writing a friend's age in binary
ELBT163
Elaboration
exploring how division by two can be used as a technique to determine the binary representation of any whole number by collecting remainder terms
ELBT6
Elaboration
representing the state of an object in a game as active or inactive using the respective binary values of 1 or 0
ACTDIK023
Content description
Investigate how data is transmitted and secured in wired, wireless and mobile networks, and how the specifications affect performance
ELBT204
Elaboration
explaining that networks have components that control the movement of data, for example routers, hubs, switches and bridges manage data traffic and that the characteristics of these components impact on the operation (speed and security) of networks
ELBT438
Elaboration
explaining how cellular radio towers (transceivers) and mobile phones work together to create mobile networks
ELBT393
Elaboration
comparing the reliability and speed of transmitting data through wireless, wired and mobile networks
ELBT135
Elaboration
recognising that there are different communications protocols for transmitting data in networks, for example hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) is used for transferring web page files in a browser, file transfer protocol (FTP) is used for sending and receiving any files over a network and transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) is used for controlling file transfers over the internet
ACTDIK024
Content description
Investigate how digital systems represent text, image and audio data in binary
ELBT266
Elaboration
explaining that characters in text correspond to numbers defined by the character set, for example 'A' corresponds to 65 in the ASCII and Unicode character sets
ELBT453
Elaboration
recognising that Unicode attempts to represent the written symbols of every language; and using Unicode charts to look up characters from Asian writing systems
ELBT131
Elaboration
investigating the different representation of bitmap and vector graphics and its consequences, for example pixelation in magnified bitmap and vector images
ELBT463
Elaboration
investigating how colours are represented in images and videos, for example manipulating red, green and blue (RGB) colours in an image editor
ELBT377
Elaboration
converting between decimal and 8-bit (1 byte) unsigned binary, covering whole numbers typically used for characters and RGB, for example 65 in decimal is 01000001 in 8-bit binary
ELBT206
Elaboration
explaining ways media elements are presented, for example the difference between embedded and linked media elements
ACTDIK034
Content description
Investigate the role of hardware and software in managing, controlling and securing the movement of and access to data in networked digital systems
ELBT352
Elaboration
explaining how an operating system manages the relationship between hardware, applications and system software
ELBT316
Elaboration
comparing the similarities and differences of two common operating systems
ELBT92
Elaboration
identifying how changes to the configuration of an operating system change the operation of hardware and software components in a networked digital system
ELBT258
Elaboration
explaining the role of hardware and software components in allowing people to interact with digital systems, for example using a mouse or touch pad or screen, speech, accelerometer
ELBT156
Elaboration
investigating the operation and use of robotic process control systems
ELBT461
Elaboration
explaining encryption of data as a means of protecting data, for example secret keys and 'exclusive or' (XOR) and hashing algorithms to digitally sign data
ACTDIK035
Content description
Analyse simple compression of data and how content data are separated from presentation
ELBT333
Elaboration
explaining how simple compression schemes reduce the size of repetitive data, for example how run length encoding reduces the size of images
ELBT153
Elaboration
explaining the difference between lossy and lossless compression, for example the difference between JPEG and PNG images
ELBT399
Elaboration
explaining codecs for audio-visual compression, for example common codecs for video formats
ELBT17
Elaboration
generating a layout or report in a database or applying a style sheet to a web page
Year level strand
Processes and Production Skills
ACTDIP003
Content description
Collect, explore and sort data, and use digital systems to present the data creatively
ELBT23
Elaboration
collecting, and sorting data through play, for example collecting data about favourite toys and sorting them into categories such as toys they like or dislike
ELBT172
Elaboration
locating and purposefully using visual or text data, for example searching through a digital photo library to select an image, taking into account cultural considerations such as awareness of appropriate use of images and audio recordings of deceased persons
ELBT293
Elaboration
exploring, imagining and comparing the usefulness of different data displays, for example jointly creating simple column graphs and picture graphs to represent different types of items
ELBT448
Elaboration
exploring and creating graphs to represent classroom data, for example collecting data on the country of birth of each student and presenting the results as a picture graph
ELBT275
Elaboration
using digital systems to organise data to improve meaning, for example using word processing software to create a list of tasks or visualisation software to create a mind map (diagram) showing relationships between characters in a story
ELBT41
Elaboration
using common software to present data creatively, for example as a slideshow, movie, sounds, image, chart, word art, poster or drawing
ACTDIP004
Content description
Follow, describe and represent a sequence of steps and decisions (algorithms) needed to solve simple problems
ELBT62
Elaboration
experimenting with very simple, step-by-step procedures to explore programmable devices, for example providing instructions to physical or virtual objects or robotic devices to move in an intended manner, such as following a path around the classroom
ELBT59
Elaboration
writing and entering a simple set of instructions jointly to sequence events and instructions, for example scanning personal photographs and collating and ordering significant personal events or milestones and describing the steps involved in the process
ELBT247
Elaboration
presenting a sequence of instructions or events in a series of slides or screens with text and pictures
ELBT146
Elaboration
recognising sequences of instructions or events that are commonly experienced such as the sequence of traffic lights or instructions for recording a TV show or how their lunch order is taken and delivered
ELBT379
Elaboration
following a series of instructions to use a piece of hardware or software, for example taking a photograph, editing and storing it to include in a slow motion
ACTDIP005
Content description
Explore how people safely use common information systems to meet information, communication and recreation needs
ELBT78
Elaboration
sharing and describing ways that common information systems can be used to meet communication needs, for example computers can be used as phones and social networking tools allowing communication between families living in different regions
ELBT125
Elaboration
recognising and discussing the need for cyber-safety when using online information systems, for example recognising that shared personal information can be used for undesirable purposes and that using a password is a means of protecting identity
ELBT151
Elaboration
recognising safe ergonomic practices when children are playing with information systems, for example recognising the need to take regular breaks to avoid eye strain and repetitive strain injuries
ELBT314
Elaboration
discussing how a range of information systems support personal needs and impact on others, for example text to speech software for people with vision loss
ELBT433
Elaboration
sharing ideas about the ways information systems are being used by families and friends in everyday life, for example comparing current digital play equipment with play equipment of 20 years ago
ACTDIP006
Content description
Create and organise ideas and information using information systems independently and with others, and share these with known people in safe online environments
ELBT452
Elaboration
using different types of data to create information for sharing online, for example creating a multimedia class profile that includes a photo of each student, a personal audio recording and a written message
ELBT63
Elaboration
planning and creating text, drawings and sound files to share online, for example jointly creating a photo story to illustrate a fable or fairy-tale from the Asia region or a local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community story
ELBT7
Elaboration
making ethical decisions when using images for public viewing and using the work of others, for example asking the question 'What is fair and just?' to compare images of events or activities and decide whether or not to publish
ELBT456
Elaboration
participating in safe online environments, for example sharing ideas and information through intranets, messaging only to people they know, bookmarked websites and moderated online spaces
ACTDIP009
Content description
Collect, access and present different types of data using simple software to create information and solve problems
ELBT15
Elaboration
selecting appropriate formats or layout styles to present data as information depending on the type of data and the audience, for example lists, tables, graphs, animations, info graphics and presentations
ELBT265
Elaboration
using different techniques to present data as information, for example creating a column chart in a spreadsheet by colouring cells to represent different items
ELBT286
Elaboration
improving the appearance and usability of data, for example using colour, headings and labelling of images to organise and accurately identify data
ELBT9
Elaboration
using software to sort and calculate data when solving problems, for example sorting numerical and categorical data in ascending or descending order and automating simple arithmetic calculations using nearby cells and summing cell ranges in spreadsheet or database software
ELBT105
Elaboration
exploring different online sources to access data, for example using online query interfaces to select and retrieve data from an online database such as a library catalogue or weather records
ELBT256
Elaboration
recognising that all types of data are stored in digital systems and may be represented in different ways such as files and folders with names and icons
ACTDIP010
Content description
Define simple problems, and describe and follow a sequence of steps and decisions (algorithms) needed to solve them
ELBT99
Elaboration
explaining what the problem is and some features of the problem, such as what need is associated with the problem, who has the problem and why
ELBT274
Elaboration
describing, using drawings, pictures and text, the sequence of steps and decisions in a solution, for example to show the order of events in a game and the decisions that a player must make
ELBT72
Elaboration
experimenting with different ways of describing a set of instructions, for example writing two versions of the same simple set of instructions for a programmable robotic device
ELBT111
Elaboration
explaining to others how to follow technical instructions, for example how to capture and download images from a mobile device
ELBT417
Elaboration
defining and describing the sequence of steps needed to incorporate multiple types of data in a solution, for example sequencing the steps in selecting and downloading images and audio to create a book trailer
ACTDIP011
Content description
Implement simple digital solutions as visual programs with algorithms involving branching (decisions) and user input
ELBT270
Elaboration
designing and implementing a simple interactive digital solution using a visual programming language, for example preparing the content and design of a simple guessing game that provides options in English and an Asian language
ELBT104
Elaboration
using different design tools to record ways in which digital solutions will be developed, for example creating storyboards or flowcharts to record relationships or instructions about content or processes
ELBT381
Elaboration
exploring common elements of standard user interfaces that are familiar and appeal to users, for example navigation links on the left and top of web pages to help users interact with the site
ELBT205
Elaboration
implementing programs that make decisions on the basis of user input or choices such as through selecting a button, pushing a key or moving a mouse to 'branch' to a different segment of the solution
ELBT244
Elaboration
creating options for users to make choices in solutions, for example a user input and branching mechanism such as buttons in a slideshow
ACTDIP012
Content description
Explain how student solutions and existing information systems meet common personal, school or community needs
ELBT407
Elaboration
investigating how information systems are used in communities and explaining what needs are being met, for example students jointly creating a short survey and collecting data about how many community residents use the online library borrowing system to download e-books and why they do or do not
ELBT446
Elaboration
imagining and considering alternative uses and opportunities for information systems used in the classroom, for example visiting a virtual museum and being able to feel the texture of historical Asian objects or to view Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artworks
ELBT84
Elaboration
exploring information systems that suit particular home or personal needs, for example using speech recognition software that can help speakers whose language background is not English, or a system to monitor energy or water consumption in the home
ELBT215
Elaboration
testing the adequacy of student solutions, for example asking a classmate to review a digital solution and provide feedback
ACTDIP013
Content description
Plan, create and communicate ideas and information independently and with others, applying agreed ethical and social protocols
ELBT28
Elaboration
considering ways of managing the use of social media to maintain privacy needs, for example activating privacy settings to avoid divulging personal data such as photographs, addresses, and names and recognising that all digital interactions are difficult to erase (digital footprints)
ELBT222
Elaboration
using a range of online tools to share information and being aware that information may be received at different times, for example adding entries to a class blog, participating in a web conference or online chat with an author, or participating in a forum on a specific topic
ELBT431
Elaboration
organising and creating different types of information for sharing and collaborating online, for example planning the sequence and appearance of an animation, and sharing it online with students from another school
ELBT181
Elaboration
managing a project that involves students working together to publish online, for example identifying how group members can help each other to avoid delays in finishing the project
ELBT421
Elaboration
discussing digital citizenship rules and behaviours for participating in an online environment, for example not using all capital letters when expressing a strong viewpoint about a contentious matter and ensuring that the audience is aware of your identity
ELBT321
Elaboration
making ethical decisions when faced with reporting inappropriate online behaviour or acknowledging digital products created by others, for example making a decision based on how individuals would like to be treated by others
ACTDIP016
Content description
Acquire, store and validate different types of data, and use a range of software to interpret and visualise data to create information
ELBT229
Elaboration
using digital systems to validate data, for example setting data types in a spreadsheet to make sure a date is input correctly
ELBT299
Elaboration
selecting and using peripheral devices suitable to the data, for example using a data probe to collect data about changing soil temperatures for plants, interpreting the data and sharing the results as a digital graph
ELBT451
Elaboration
recognising the difference between numerical, text and date formats in spreadsheets
ELBT38
Elaboration
using software to automate calculations to help with interpreting data, for example using functions to make arithmetic calculations using multiple cells and summing cell ranges
ELBT385
Elaboration
acquiring data from online sources by narrowing the focus, for example filtering data using provided options or performing queries using advanced search functions
ELBT223
Elaboration
using data visualisation software to help in interpreting trends, for example uploading data to a web application and building a visualisation of the dataset
ACTDIP017
Content description
Define problems in terms of data and functional requirements drawing on previously solved problems
ELBT271
Elaboration
checking existing solutions to identify features that are transferable to new but similar digital solutions, for example identifying if there are any similarities (such as user age and special requirements) between an existing game and a new game to be created – in terms of the types of data and the needs of the users
ELBT430
Elaboration
investigating characteristics of user interfaces that are common for particular types of problems, for example, touch screens – many people respond more intuitively than when using a keyboard or stylus; and the consistent placement of symbols helps with performing actions that require speed, for example in games
ELBT80
Elaboration
using and interpreting data, establishing the root cause of a problem, for example using an annotated diagram to identify omissions, duplications or mismatches of data
ELBT188
Elaboration
describing in simple terms the nature of a problem and what a solution needs to achieve, for example what need the problem is associated with, who the solution is needed for, what data are needed and what features the solution would need to include
ACTDIP018
Content description
Design a user interface for a digital system
ELBT332
Elaboration
exploring different features of user interfaces that allow people from different cultures to access information irrespective of language background, for example using icons and consistently placing icons or symbols in games interfaces to reduce the frustrations of game players
ELBT169
Elaboration
applying the principles and elements of design to a set of requirements in order to produce a user interface for a system that addresses an identified need, for example to emphasise or highlight an area of the screen to draw the viewer's attention to an event or action
ELBT221
Elaboration
designing the user interface of a solution using different design tools, for example using a storyboard to outline the stages of a game or a mock-up to show the placement of icons
ELBT307
Elaboration
generating and considering alternative designs for a user interface, for example sketching different concepts for a splash screen of a game or interactive multimedia experience
ACTDIP019
Content description
Design, modify and follow simple algorithms involving sequences of steps, branching, and iteration (repetition)
ELBT240
Elaboration
following a diagram of a simple method of sorting numbers or words
ELBT366
Elaboration
following, modifying and describing the design of a game involving simple algorithms represented diagrammatically or in English, for example creating a flowchart with software that uses symbols to show decisions, processes and inputs and outputs
ELBT13
Elaboration
experimenting with different ways of representing an instruction to make a choice, for example branches in a tree diagram or using an 'IF' statement (a common statement used to branch) to indicate making a choice between two different circumstances using a spreadsheet or a visual program
ELBT291
Elaboration
experimenting with different ways of representing an instruction to make a repetition, for example loops in a flowchart diagram or using a 'REPEAT' statement
ELBT346
Elaboration
designing the instructions for a robot, for example a robot vacuum cleaner to clean a room
ELBT115
Elaboration
using different design tools to record ways in which digital solutions will be developed, for example creating storyboards or flowcharts to record relationships or instructions about content or processes
ACTDIP020
Content description
Implement digital solutions as simple visual programs involving branching, iteration (repetition), and user input
ELBT462
Elaboration
experimenting with different options that involve repeat instructions, for example a continually repeating slideshow, a repeated movement in an animation, a repeated calculation in a spreadsheet
ELBT434
Elaboration
planning and implementing a solution using a visual programming language, for example designing and creating a simple computer game involving decisions and repetitions, suitable for younger children, that requires user input to make selections, taking into account user responses
ELBT44
Elaboration
designing and creating a solution that is interactive, using a visual programming language, for example designing a user interface for people with disability, taking into account visibility and size of icons; or creating a quiz that provides feedback on response and allows the user to try again
ELBT255
Elaboration
creating a quiz where questions are repeated until the correct response is given, for example questions and feedback on responses in a few slides in a slideshow
ELBT81
Elaboration
programming a robot to operate independently, for example to find its way out of a maze
ELBT239
Elaboration
experimenting with different ways of instructing to make choices and repeat instructions, for example using 'IF' statements to allow for making choices and iterations (repeat instructions) until a goal is achieved
ACTDIP021
Content description
Explain how student solutions and existing information systems are sustainable and meet current and future local community needs
ELBT343
Elaboration
using sustainability criteria to explain how well students' solutions meet requirements, for example personal data are secured (social) and the solution can only be viewed on screen to avoid printing (environmental)
ELBT68
Elaboration
explaining why people interact so readily with touch systems, for example touch input requires less dexterity to issue instructions and is designed to be accessible to users through the use of icons
ELBT276
Elaboration
imagining how the functioning of one type of information system could be applied in a new way to meet a community or national need, for example considering how an electronic tracking system such as a global positioning system (GPS) could be used to find people who are lost
ELBT257
Elaboration
comparing past and present information systems in terms of economic, environmental and social sustainability, including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
ELBT425
Elaboration
exploring the ethics and impact of management practices on the use of communication networks, for example internet censorship from a local, national and global perspective and the impact on freedom of access and expression
ELBT79
Elaboration
considering opportunities and consequences of decisions for future applications, for example practices to save energy and other resources when using information systems, such as switching off when not in use, ensuring electronic devices are in energy-saving mode
ACTDIP022
Content description
Plan, create and communicate ideas and information, including collaboratively online, applying agreed ethical, social and technical protocols
ELBT46
Elaboration
applying practices that support the organisation of collaborative problem-solving, for example finding online meeting times that suit all members, and agreeing on ways of protecting files and sharing information digitally with members
ELBT315
Elaboration
applying safe practices while participating in online environments, for example checking the default privacy settings to ensure maximum protection of personal details, being aware of online filtering techniques and policies used at school and at home
ELBT424
Elaboration
considering ways of managing the use of social media to maintain privacy needs, for example activating privacy settings to avoid divulging personal data such as photographs, addresses and names
ELBT218
Elaboration
developing a set of 'rules' about appropriate conduct, language and content when communicating online, and using these rules as a basis for resolving ethical dilemmas
ELBT401
Elaboration
using digital systems to create web-based information taking into consideration referencing conventions, for example creating a blog, website or online learning space for sharing ideas
ELBT198
Elaboration
using a range of communication tools to share ideas and information, for example participating in collaborative online environments
ACTDIP025
Content description
Acquire data from a range of sources and evaluate authenticity, accuracy and timeliness
ELBT466
Elaboration
designing a search engine query to find specific information on the web and checking its accuracy against information contained in other sources, for example entering instructions such as <em>intitle:</em> and <em>inurl:</em> prefixes to find information within a general directory, and comparing the results with information found in a wiki
ELBT371
Elaboration
acquiring data from a range of sources, for example people, websites, books, mobile phones, radiofrequency identification (RFID) and data repositories such as the Australian Bureau of Statistics datasets, and compiling these data into a digital format
ELBT476
Elaboration
checking authenticity of data, for example ensuring the source or author is a reliable individual or organisation
ACTDIP026
Content description
Analyse and visualise data using a range of software to create information, and use structured data to model objects or events
ELBT395
Elaboration
using features and functions of software to summarise data to create information, for example calculating a simple budget of income and payments and creating a summary table for analysis
ELBT85
Elaboration
visualising data to create information, for example identify trends and outlier data from spreadsheets using plots, or displaying geocoded data on a map
ELBT241
Elaboration
applying a set of conditions to a spreadsheet to organise and filter data, for example using conditional formatting to highlight the state of particular cells, and filtering and sorting categorical data using column filters
ELBT386
Elaboration
querying an existing database to extract data for analysis, for example devising multiple selection criteria or using simple structured query language (SQL) SELECT statements to select records and retrieve specified fields
ELBT193
Elaboration
describing the attributes of complex objects, for example defining the records, fields, formats and relationships of a simple dataset
ELBT87
Elaboration
modelling the attributes of real-world objects for a computer game
ACTDIP027
Content description
Define and decompose real-world problems taking into account functional requirements and economic, environmental, social, technical and usability constraints
ELBT458
Elaboration
determining the factors that influence proposed solution ideas, for example user age affects the language used for instructions, dexterity affects the size of buttons and links, hearing or vision loss influence captioned or audio-described multimedia as alternative ways that common information is presented on a website
ELBT32
Elaboration
investigating types of environmental constraints of solutions, for example reducing energy consumption and on-screen output of solutions
ELBT252
Elaboration
identifying that problems can be decomposed into sub elements, for example creating a decision tree to represent the breakdown and relationships of sub elements to the main problem or identifying the elements of game design such as characters, movements, collisions and scoring
ELBT136
Elaboration
starting from a simplified system, gradually increase complexity until a model of a real-world system is developed, and record the difficulties associated with each stage of implementation
ACTDIP028
Content description
Design the user experience of a digital system, generating, evaluating and communicating alternative designs
ELBT195
Elaboration
designing the user interface of a solution using a range of design tools, for example using a storyboard to explain the stages of a game, and wire-frames and mock-ups to describe the appearance of a solution
ELBT113
Elaboration
identifying features that make an effective game, such as storyline, goal, reward, gameplay and environment
ELBT380
Elaboration
identifying similar digital systems and their user interfaces, assessing whether user interface elements can be re-used
ELBT290
Elaboration
presenting and comparing alternative designs to a solution for a problem, for example presenting alternative design mock-ups to the class
ELBT313
Elaboration
applying the principles and elements of design to a series of solutions to evaluate the success of each solution to hold the viewer's attention, for example identifying which colour combinations or framing of visual elements keep different audiences engaged with on-screen activity
ACTDIP029
Content description
Design algorithms represented diagrammatically and in English, and trace algorithms to predict output for a given input and to identify errors
ELBT66
Elaboration
investigating and designing some common algorithms, such as to search, sequence, sort, merge, control data structures
ELBT309
Elaboration
checking the accuracy of an algorithm before it is implemented, for example desk checking it with test data to see if the instructions produce the expected results
ELBT347
Elaboration
using diagrams to describe key decisions, for example creating flowcharts using digital systems to describe a set of computational instructions
ELBT160
Elaboration
using structured English to express algorithmic instructions, for example using conventional statements such as 'while' and 'endwhile' in a 'while loop' when describing interactive instruction
ACTDIP030
Content description
Implement and modify programs with user interfaces involving branching, iteration and functions in a general-purpose programming language
ELBT100
Elaboration
developing and modifying digital solutions by implementing instructions contained in algorithms through programs
ELBT98
Elaboration
developing a digital game that manipulates models of real-world objects
ELBT382
Elaboration
programming a robot to recognise particular objects and to treat them differently, for example choose objects based on colour
ELBT102
Elaboration
creating digital solutions that provide user navigation and prompts with controlled repetitions, for example an information kiosk that has layers of buttons and prompts the user three times before returning to the beginning
ACTDIP031
Content description
Evaluate how student solutions and existing information systems meet needs, are innovative, and take account of future risks and sustainability
ELBT238
Elaboration
comparing student solutions with existing solutions that solve similar problems, for example identifying differences in the user interface of two adventure games and explaining how these differences affect the usability or appeal of the game
ELBT120
Elaboration
judging the quality of a student solution based on specific criteria such as meeting an economic need or contributing to social sustainability
ELBT318
Elaboration
investigating what features of touch input rather than keyboard or mouse input contribute to their success in meeting a wide range of needs, for example mimicking a common movement such as expanding or contracting a hand to change the size of an object on screen, suits users with a range of dexterity
ELBT454
Elaboration
evaluating the success of information systems in meeting an economic, environmental or social objective, for example interviewing a local business owner to find out how effectively their information system supports a business objective such as increasing market share
ELBT429
Elaboration
considering the effects of e-waste on societies and environments, for example the impacts of toxic chemicals when hardware is disposed of, and the practice of dumping unwanted digital systems overseas, particularly in the Asia region
ELBT264
Elaboration
comparing cloud-based information systems to client-based information systems
ACTDIP032
Content description
Plan and manage projects that create and communicate ideas and information collaboratively online, taking safety and social contexts into account
ELBT394
Elaboration
establishing a set of 'rules' about acceptable and unacceptable behaviour when collaborating online, considering how different social contexts affect participation in global virtual spaces, including considering the use of language, acronyms and humour, for example only applying tags to images of other people with their permission or considering social protocols of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
ELBT358
Elaboration
creating web-based information to meet specific needs, for example modifying an existing website template or using web-authoring software including using HTML and cascading style sheets (CSS) to create a website that allows customers to interact with an enterprising solution
ELBT311
Elaboration
discussing policies about the use of information systems in a range of settings, for example using mobile phones for learning and accessing social media websites at school
ELBTDI483
Elaboration
organising the instructions and files in readiness for implementation of a solution, for example applying a file naming convention to all data files that are going to be used to create solutions
ELBTDI484
Elaboration
documenting and sequencing the tasks that need to be done, and the resources that are needed to collaboratively create solutions including organising the timeline, devising file naming conventions and planning backup measures
ELBTDI485
Elaboration
devising and applying protocols to manage the collaborative creation of solutions, for example planning to use cloud computing to store common files and establishing virtual meetings that acknowledge time zone differences
ACTDIP036
Content description
Develop techniques for acquiring, storing and validating quantitative and qualitative data from a range of sources, considering privacy and security requirements
ELBT337
Elaboration
developing strategies and techniques for capturing accurate and usable qualitative and quantitative data of different formats, for example using text entry for open-ended questions to acquire qualitative data; using radio buttons or checkboxes for closed questions to acquire quantitative data
ELBT220
Elaboration
identifying strengths and weaknesses of collecting data using different methods, for example online surveys, face-to-face interviews, phone interviews, observation, blog entries in response to a posting, phone logs, browser history and online webcam systems
ELBT162
Elaboration
developing strategies to ensure the privacy and security of survey data, for example using numbers rather than names as identifiers; password protecting files to reduce risks of modifying data and using CAPTCHA™ to confirm human responses
ELBT478
Elaboration
extracting specific data from an external source and storing it in a format that is more useful for analysis, for example combining mapping data from multiple electronic data sets to build a composite representation
ACTDIP037
Content description
Analyse and visualise data to create information and address complex problems, and model processes, entities and their relationships using structured data
ELBT166
Elaboration
using visualisation software tools to identify patterns and relationships between sets of data and information, and support abstract reasoning, for example representing data using histograms, network diagrams and maps
ELBT325
Elaboration
summarising data using advanced filtering and grouping techniques, for example pivot tables in spreadsheets and aggregation functions in databases
ELBT369
Elaboration
automating calculations, for example using absolute cell referencing to automatically extend formulas, and automating arithmetic calculations using built-in functions such as trigonometry, compound interest
ELBT254
Elaboration
simulating simple, iterative processes, for example modelling compound interest or ecological models using a spreadsheet
ELBT20
Elaboration
documenting the attributes of complex objects and processes using a data dictionary
ELBT61
Elaboration
interpreting schemas that represent relationships between entities and querying data across tables, for example using foreign keys to represent relationships and joining tables in structured query language (SQL) SELECT statements
ACTDIP038
Content description
Define and decompose real-world problems precisely, taking into account functional and non-functional requirements and including interviewing stakeholders to identify needs
ELBT418
Elaboration
developing a preliminary specification for an opportunity or a need that typically contains a problem statement, a set of solution needs expressed as functional and non-functional requirements, any assumptions or constraints to be considered and the scope or boundaries of the solution
ELBT360
Elaboration
investigating different types of functional requirements for solutions, for example increasing the speed of processing, calculating new results, improving the quality of reports
ELBT71
Elaboration
investigating different types of non-functional requirements for solutions, for example considering how the requirements of reliability, user-friendliness, portability and robustness could affect the way people use solutions
ELBT383
Elaboration
identifying the range of stakeholders who are associated with solutions but are not direct users and using techniques such as interviewing and reinterviewing to clarify needs
ELBT282
Elaboration
using software such as graphic organisers to determine a fundamental cause of a problem or to represent related elements of a problem that need to be jointly addressed in the digital solution
ELBT253
Elaboration
testing a range of text and graphical user interface designs with clients who have different needs on the basis of time taken to complete the task and the number of errors made
ACTDIP039
Content description
Design the user experience of a digital system by evaluating alternative designs against criteria including functionality, accessibility, usability, and aesthetics
ELBT152
Elaboration
designing the user interface of a solution using story boards and mock-ups, for example mocking up the product design of an app for people with disability
ELBT202
Elaboration
identifying similar digital systems and existing user interfaces, assessing whether their elements can be reused
ELBT25
Elaboration
evaluating aspects of the total user experience, that is, all aspects of the system as perceived by the users, for example, a user's initial experience of setting up and using a system, or a user's emotional or cultural response to using a digital system
ELBT235
Elaboration
designing documentation, branding, and marketing for a digital solution, for example a product demonstration screencast or 'getting started' user guide
ELBT134
Elaboration
applying the principles and elements of design to a client's requirements and evaluating the success of a solution through an iterative feedback process, for example using customer feedback to refine a user interface to more effectively provide access to important features
ACTDIP040
Content description
Design algorithms represented diagrammatically and in structured English and validate algorithms and programs through tracing and test cases
ELBT326
Elaboration
designing algorithms to solve real-world problems and describing algorithms using flow charts and structured English, for example START, END, IF and UNTIL
ELBT363
Elaboration
recognising that different algorithms can solve a problem with different trade-offs
ELBT117
Elaboration
tracing algorithms to predict results and program state for a given input, for example desk checking or using an interactive debugging tool
ELBT96
Elaboration
using tracing techniques to test algorithms, for example desk checking an algorithm for a given input by stepping through the algorithm while keeping track of contents of the variables
ELBT201
Elaboration
developing test cases that correspond to the requirements of the specifications, for example validating program behaviour on a range of valid and invalid user input
ACTDIP041
Content description
Implement modular programs, applying selected algorithms and data structures including using an object-oriented programming language
ELBT230
Elaboration
coding separate modules that perform discrete functions but collectively meet the needs of the solution
ELBT396
Elaboration
defining classes that represent the attributes and behaviour of objects in the real world or in a game
ELBT29
Elaboration
considering different algorithms and selecting the most appropriate based on the type of problem, for example choosing appropriate algorithms for particular problems
ELBT47
Elaboration
selecting different types of data structures such as an array, record and object to model structured data
ACTDIP042
Content description
Evaluate critically how student solutions and existing information systems and policies, take account of future risks and sustainability and provide opportunities for innovation and enterprise
ELBT367
Elaboration
investigating actions, devices and events that are potential risks to information systems, for example losing portable storage devices containing important files, deliberately infecting systems through malware, and power surges
ELBT214
Elaboration
investigating techniques used by people and organisations to shape how information systems are used, for example refusing to use innovations, using social media to advocate behaviours, purchasing devices, withdrawing previous processes that can now only be performed by an information system
ELBT246
Elaboration
investigating the impact and opportunities created through the practice of planned obsolescence, for example discussing the benefits and risks to users, the creators and the environment of information systems having a defined life span, taking into account costs, research and resource extraction
ELBT442
Elaboration
examining the ICT policy for schooling and evaluating the impact on education
ELBT449
Elaboration
reviewing the 'terms of use' policies on social media networks and predicting ways in which these can support advocacy of change and protection of individuals and societies
ELBT471
Elaboration
reviewing state, national and regional policies and analysing the potential impact of each. Examples of policies include: <em>Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework</em>, the <em>Australian Government ICT Sustainability Plan 2010–2015;</em> the <em>Green Growth Policy</em> in Korea and the <em>Korean National Strategy for Sustainable Development</em>
ACTDIP043
Content description
Create interactive solutions for sharing ideas and information online, taking into account safety, social contexts and legal responsibilities
ELBT127
Elaboration
investigating legal responsibilities of organisations regarding the storage, communication and disposal of personal and organisational data, for example the Australian Privacy Principles as they apply to intellectual property
ELBT422
Elaboration
applying techniques to make ethical decisions when faced with dilemmas about security and ownership of data, for example selecting an action that results in the greatest benefit for the most number of people; avoiding the use of photos of deceased persons from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
ELBT110
Elaboration
creating an interactive web-based project that provides enterprising opportunities and complies with accessibility requirements, for example using fragments of a web language to create dynamic content that supports interactivity
ELBT191
Elaboration
creating online interactive solutions for working with others by combining or modifying online software tools to support project work
ACTDIP044
Content description
Plan and manage projects using an iterative and collaborative approach, identifying risks and considering safety and sustainability
ELBT217
Elaboration
managing and modifying the development of a solution, for example using software to record and monitor project tasks, responsibilities and timeframes and to organise continuous opportunities to review progress with collaborative partners and to conduct regular unit testing
ELBT171
Elaboration
developing an evolutionary prototype iteratively and incrementally, for example regularly revising features of an application in response to user feedback and development decisions
ELBT251
Elaboration
investigating indicators of economic success, for example the capacity to scale up an innovative solution to meet the demands of a mass market and the savings accrued through sustainable practices
ELBT440
Elaboration
investigating major causes of threats to data, for example human actions such as losing a storage device, disclosing passwords, theft and fraud