Applied Information Technology

Introduction to course

• Learning expectations

• Course outline

• Assessment Outline

• Classroom rules

• Set up computers

Learning Objectives

• The elements of design

  • line

  • shape

  • space

  • texture

  • colour

• The principles of design

  • balance

  • emphasis (contrast and proportion)

  • dominance

• Typography 

  • typeface 

  • size 

  • alignment 

  • format 

  • spacing 

• compositional rules 

  • rule of thirds 

  • grid and alignment 

Week 1 - Resources for design

Lesson 1: Design concepts presentation here

Lesson 2: The elements of design clip here

 The principles of design clip here

Design concepts worksheet here and hardcopy on my desk

Design elements and principles notes here

Short  educational video on The history of Typography here

Typography notes here

Typography practical worksheet here and hard copy version on my desk

Typography theory worksheet here  and hard copy version on my desk

Typography practical here create fancy fonts using Adobe Illustrator

Typography practical alternative here create images using only type, suggest using  Microsoft Word

Website resources about typography and its effect on media here

Week  2 - Resources for design

Lesson 1: Composition presentation here

Extension

Practice your design skills using either Adobe Illustrator.

Learning Objectives

• considerations for document design and development, including: 

• purpose 

• target audience 

• features of word processing applications for personal use, including: 

• formatting text 

• tables 

• headers and footers 

• drawing objects 

• considerations for the layout and design of documents, including: 

• typography 

• alignment 

• white space 

• insertion and placement of images 

• compositional rules  

• bulleted lists 

• readability 

• usability 

Resources

Word Processing presentation  here

Canons of page construction article here

Word processing worksheet here

If you need ideas on topics, you can find some here or you can ask AI for a document to format

Extension

Practice your design elements and principles knowledge here Note: this site covers more  of them than you need.

InDesign task is here the use of a AI is acceptable to help you with the data involved.

Learning Objectives 

• work health and safety (WHS) considerations for a personal work area, including: 

• lighting 

• ventilation 

• ergonomics 

• responsibilities of users when storing and maintaining private/personal information 

• the concept of digital citizenship  

• consequences of different methods of disposal of outdated technologies 

• recycling of technology products 

• consequences of using digital media compared to traditional methods of communication 

• implications of placing information and images online, including: 

• identity theft 

• cyber stalking 

• impact of changes in digital technology on: 

• personal values 

• productivity in the workplace 

• lifestyle 

Resources

Impacts of Technology presentation here 

Impact of technology website here

Possible future technology here 

Really interesting topics here

Extension

Design a website to promote your favourite music artist. 

Learning Objectives

• types of computer systems

• desktop systems

• mobile devices

• server

• purpose of the central processing unit 

• purpose of memory

• primary memory

• secondary memory

• purpose of input devices

• purpose of output devices

• types of peripheral devices

• printer/scanner/photocopier (multifunction devices)

• microphone

• speakers

• webcam

• cameras – video and still

• troubleshooting techniques to resolve common computer system faults

• apply troubleshooting techniques to the following situations:

  • faulty monitor

  • no power to computer

  • printer not working 

Resources

Hardware presentation  to be viewed here

Work your way through this course on GCF Global here

Worksheet to be completed here

And at the BBC bitesize page  here

Useful websites here and here

Learning Objectives

• features of spreadsheet applications for personal use, including: 

• simple formulas (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) 

• functions (sum, average, max, min) 

• formatting and graphs 

Resources

Introduction to spreadsheets_1 here

Spreadsheets with orb here

Global has a unit on Excel here

Further excel topics here

Learning Objectives

• features of email and webmail for personal use, including: 

• attachments 

• storage  

• sorting 

• address book 

• types of collaborative software tools 

Resources

Email presentation here 

Email basic tutorial here

Email safety here

Beyond email here

Learning Objectives

• considerations for the development of a digital product and/or digital solution, including: 

• purpose 

• target audience 

• content 

• presentation medium 

• design concepts 

• criteria and methods for evaluating a digital product and/or digital solution, including: 

• peer 

• self 

• target audience 

Project management presentation here

Target Audience practice task presentation here

GFC Global Intro to Graphic Design course here

GFC Global Design in the world around us here

GFC Global Canva social media here

Learning Objectives

• apply layout and design considerations for the construction of digital product and/or digital solution  

• identify the purpose and intended audience for a digital product and/or digital solution 

• apply selected design elements and principles to create a personal digital product and/or digital solution 

• evaluate the completed product and/or solution 

Resources

Logos meaning and cost here

What makes a good logo here

Link to  logo tutorials here

Example logo design sketches here

Worksheet can be found here

Course review 

• review Unit 1 

• overview of Unit 2 

• review assessment requirements  

Learning Objectives

• personal data organisation methods, including: 

• files and folders  

• appropriate file and folder naming 

• version control 

• characteristics of the accuracy and reliability of sources of data, including: 

• currency 

• author 

• purpose 

• characteristics of internet search engines  

• internet search strategies, including the use of Boolean search operators (AND, OR, NOT) 

• difference between data and information 

• awareness of common file formats for: 

• documents 

• graphics 

• audio 

• video 

Resources

Watch the presentation here

Google course on how to search here

GCF Global has a course on searching here

Activity

Design your own escape room to test users Googling skills, presentation to help here

Learning Objectives 

• types of computer crime, including: 

• development of computer viruses 

• hacking 

• identity theft 

• cyber stalking 

• introduction to the relevant regulations that apply to personal ICT use, including: 

• copyright acknowledgement 

• slander 

• cyber bullying 

• privacy 

• purpose of the fair dealing amendment of the Copyright Act 1968 (Australia) for educational purposes 

• purpose of the Spam Act 2003 (Australia), including appropriate use 

• responsible digital citizenship related to cyber bullying 

• impact of digital technology on: 

• the health of individuals 

• communication methods 

Resources

Impacts of Technology crimes presentation here

Impacts of Cyber privacy here

YouTube video on Stuxnet here

Privacy  in practice course here

Visit Grok Learning and complete courses on cybersecurity here

Visit Cyber Start to practice your hacking skills here

Learning Objectives 

• components of a personal wireless network, including:  

• network interface card (NIC) 

• router 

• access point 

• considerations for selecting hardware for a personal wireless network, including: 

• hardware compatibility  

• usability 

• internet service providers (ISP) 

• considerations for network security, including: 

• use of a firewall  

• virus protection 

Resources

Networks class presentation here

Watch the Computer Science Crash Course - Networks here

Watch the Computer Science Crash Course - The Internet here

Watch the Computer Science Crash Course - The Worldwide Web here

Worksheet can be found here

Learning Objectives 

• features of presentation software, including: 

• design layout 

• transitions 

• animation 

• hyperlinks  

• features of audio software, including: 

• editing 

• effects 

Resources

Presentation software here

YouTube video overview of Microsoft PowerPoint here

Learning Objectives 

• features of image manipulation software, including: 

• select 

• copy 

• paste 

• crop 

• rotate/flip 

• resize 

• filters 

Resources

Presentation can be found here

YouTube video overview here

High resolution images can be found here at Pexels

Or free stock image here 

Learning Objectives 

• features of online database tools, including:  

• data input 

• data submission 

• data searching 

• strategies for troubleshooting software issues and undertaking online training, including: 

• manuals 

• online help  

• peer assistance 

• online tutorials 

Resources 

Presentation here

Tutorial here

Learning Objectives 

• components of a design process to develop a digital product and/or digital solution 

• identify a need 

• schedule of tasks (timeline) 

• research ideas 

• specifications 

• develop ideas  

• develop solutions 

• test solutions 

• modify and adapt  

• evaluate 

• time management skills 

• scheduling of events 

• prioritisation of tasks 

• development of timelines 

• following up of tasks 

• backup of data 

• techniques for representing the design of a digital product and/or digital solution, including: 

• annotated diagrams/sketches 

• storyboards 

• wireframe and grid 

Resources

Google Digital Garage course here

10 genius social media campaigns here

7 great social media advertising campaigns here