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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Relevant Implications
When working on NCEA Digital Technologies achievement standards, understanding relevant implications and how the command words (Identify, Describe, Explain, and Address) build upon each other is crucial for reaching Achieved, Merit, or Excellence. The key here is that it must be relevant to the Outcome being produced. For example Risk of electrical shock wouldn’t be…
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Techniques
Advanced techniques involve using a combination of Complex steps to manipulate elements, creating custom behaviours, or integrating Advanced effects. This could be how you have used a Range of tools and their features / techniques to achieve a final Outcome. Here is what Advanced techniques look like across different digital media types: Game Design &…
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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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Tools
Tools are the applications and their features that you have used. To get an Excellence, you must prove you used efficient tools. This means using software features that save time, automate repetitive tasks, Ensure consistency, and keep file sizes optimised. The number and the complexity of the use of the tools will determine if it…
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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.
