9DTC1/ 9DGT1
​Year 9 Digital Technology and Computing (Term 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)​

Other skills learnt: ​

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

​TASK
Complete this writing task to help you write your LInc-Ed entry.
Click here to get the activity.
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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.
Complete the task now.

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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: Once the daft story (presentation) is finished upload it to Linc-Ed.
To LOGIN to Linc-Ed you go to the Alfriston College website, Choose LOGIN and Linc-Ed.