On this page, you will find information related to essential and core concepts in Computing and Digital Technology. A lot of these concepts apply across multiple areas.
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Conventions
Conventions are the common or best practices for carrying out tasks. These will change depending on the work that is being carried out. For example, when designing a website, the Convention is to use wireframes to create the layout. Another Convention is that navigation (on English-language sites) is typically placed at the top of the…
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Testing
Testing is about confirming decisions. You want to test that the requirements are met or that a Component or the entire Outcome works as intended. The focus for Testing is the whole Outcome. For example, you might test that: As a result of the Testing, the student can confirm that the Outcome functions as intended.…
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Trialling
Trialling is about gathering information to inform decision-making. The focus is on Trialling the components and parts of the Outcome. For example, you might trial: As a result, you can determine the most suitable Outcome.
