Head of Department: Paul Curry
Introduction
At all levels Information Technology enhances thinking skills as well as concentraing on the development of skills for:
- Managing information
- Using computer programmes effectively
- Researching and presenting information
- Problem solving
- Design and communication
- Information entry
It is also about knowing
- How computers work
- How computers affect the world we live in
- Safe working practices
Information Technology is constantly changing. This means courses must also adapt to the latest industry practice. Home conputers are not necessary as school computers can be booked at lunchtime and after school.
Using computers is fun! Information Technology is about using computers effectively and learning some of the theory and design aspects that make modern computer systems tick.
Careers
Computer skills are necessary for nearly every career choice a modern student may make. Some careers do require higher levels of skills, for example:
| - Architect |
- Scientist |
- Teacher |
| - Designer |
- Help Desk |
- Website Manager |
| - Engineer |
- Lawyer |
- Shop Assistant |
| - Desktop Publishing |
- Computer Consultant |
- Programmer |
| - Office Worker |
- Database Manager |
- Librarians |
| - Word Processing |
- Own Business |
- Film and Radio |
Why choose Information Technology?
Should you do Information Technology? The answer is a big YES, for everybody. Currently IT skills are required for most careers and for an increasing numbedr of everyday tasks for life. The number and sophistacation of skills needed is increasing, and there are no signs of this trend changing. By the time current students leave school they will need even greater expertise with computers and information technology.
IT classes run differently to many of the more traditional subjects. Students are required to be more self motivated and independent, working at their own pace at their own workstation. While some written work is required at times, most lessons are based entirely on the computer.
What Information and Communication Technology options are available at UHC?
Year 10 ICT
Year 11 ICT (NCEA Level 1)
Year 12 ICT (NCEA Level 2)
Year 12 Computing (NCEA Level 2)
Year 13 Information Technology (NCEA Level 3)
Senior ICD - ICT (Basic Skills Course + NCEA Level 1 & 2) Open to Years 11, 12 & 13
Prerequisite: Students who wish to take this course must have signed a school Internet User Agreement. Year 9 ICT is an advantage, but not a necessity.
Description: The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) course is designed around the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) programme.
The course covers the following modules:
- Basic concepts of Information Technology
- Using computers and managing information
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheets
- Databases
- Presentations
- Information and communications with the Internet
- Integrating data from several applications
- Programming and game design
You will complete the above modules and be assessed on the completion of each module.
The benefits gained from this course are:
- Lifelong computer and information skills
- Life skills to participate fully in the Information Society of the 21st century.
- Skills gained will be useful across the curriculum for class work and assignments.
- ICT skills could lead to future career oppotunities.
Course Fee: $70.00