10DTC1
​Year 10 Digital Technology and Computing Semester 1

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Topics

1. ​Database Design (creating an online database using airtable.com)​​ This includes learning about records, fields, and data types. Also learning how to use Airtable and to plan an effective database. The linking of fields to avoid duplication of data entry is important.
2. Minecraft Modding (modifying a Minecraft world by creating computer programs using Microsoft MakeCode)
3. Photoshop (image manipulation)
4. Spreadsheets (using Google Sheets to do simple, and advanced calculations. Also writing JavaScript functions)

Other skills learnt: ​

1. Computer Science (data types, programming concepts, file formats, image representation, networks)
2. Keyboarding (practice and theory in touch typing)

​TASK
You should familiarise yourself with those parts of the course you did in Term 1. Find the AIRTABLE, Minecraft Modding, Photoshop, and Spreadsheet webpages above. 
To evaluate this course click here.
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Learning Strategies Used

1. Independent Learning Actions (ILA's) which means being caring, creative, enterprising, curious, collaborative, joyful, persevering, using thinking, being wise and resilient.
2. Learning as a Challenge Model (LAC's) which includes planning, building knowledge, making sense of knowledge and using knowledge learnt.
3. Life Long Values (LLV's) which include connections, confidence, character, and competence.
4. Literacy Strategies including the reading, writing and presenting strategies.

TASK
Read about these strategies and pick one or two you used. This will help writing your LINC-ED Learning Story.
For more information on the learning strategies used in the course click here.

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MIND MAPS

Mind Maps are like brainstorms but with more branches. They can include images and other content to help understand the topic.

To help you all remember and plan for your LINC-ED Learning Stories you are invited to add some content to this Coggle Mind Map. To add this web extension to your Chrome browser go to https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions This is the Chrome Web Store. 

Search for the Coggle Extension and then add it to your Chrome browser.

Then click on this link to complete the mind map for What was your course about?
Then click on this link to complete the mind map for How did we build knowledge and make sense to be able to take action around our learning? Give examples.
​Then click on this link to complete the mind map for What have we learnt?
Then click on this link to complete the mind map for Why is this important?
Then click on this link to complete the mind map for Next steps.

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DRAFT LEARNING STORY
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The Draft Learning Story can now be written.
Remember to:

• Refer to the learning strategies you used
• Refer to the course work and the webpages for the course work on digital.school.nz 
• Refer to the mind maps done using Coggle
• Use the spelling checker (Tools menu, Spelling, Spell Check)
• Proof read your story yourself looking out for grammatical and other mistakes

Get your DRAFT Learning Story Template here.
Share your Draft Learning Story with your Learning Leader (g.smirk@alfristoncollege.school.nz)

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LINC-ED LEARNING STORY​
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Before you start your Linc-Ed Learning Story you should have shared your DRAFT with your learning leader. The LL should have checked the story and approved its content and quality of spelling and grammar.
Note:

1. Use your draft as a basis for writing your learning story
2. Upload to your learning story a piece of evidence from each of the topics in your course

To LOGIN to Linc-Ed you go to the Alfriston College website, Choose LOGIN and Linc-Ed.