11–12Computing Technology Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus
The new Computing Technology 11–12 Life Skills Syllabus (2022) is to be taught from 2024.
2023
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2024, Term 1
- Start teaching new syllabus for Year 11 students
- Continue to teach the Information Processes and Technology Life Skills Stage 6 Syllabus (2010) for Year 12 students
2024, Term 4
- Start teaching new syllabus for Year 12 students
Content
Life Skills
Through collaborative curriculum planning, it may be decided that Life Skills outcomes and content are the most appropriate option for some students with intellectual disability.
Explore digital technologies that can be used for a variety of purposes
Explore assistive technologies that support a range of users
Identify digital technologies they use in everyday life
Identify the purposes of digital technologies
Develop skills to communicate needs, wants or preferences using AAC
Initiate or respond to communication with others using an AAC device
Use digital and assistive technologies to increase independence
Explore the impact of digital technologies on individuals with disability
Describe the value of digital technologies used for personal, social, recreational and vocational aspects of our lives
Explore the functionality in everyday computing technology
Select the most appropriate software or application to perform a specific function
Perform key functions using digital technologies
Participate in a leisure or recreation activity using digital technologies
Develop word-processing skills
Navigate websites using menus, sidebars, links and search bar
Use digital technologies to locate and access information
Use digital technologies to store and access data
Demonstrate the steps required for using digital technologies to perform a transaction
Collaborate with others using digital technologies
Demonstrate collaboration skills when using digital technologies