[Year 12 SofDev] Theory slideshows

[Mark Kelly]

Thanks, Paula.

Christophersen, Paula P wrote:
> Dear Judee and colleagues
> 
> As a general comment about definitions/glossaries, VCE IT is one of a
> minority of studies that has a glossary. And, to my knowledge, IT is one
> of only three studies that has a glossary in the study design, as
> distinct from being in the Advice for Teachers, which has the status of
> being advisory only. 
> 
> As stated in the study design (page 47), the glossary defines words and
> terms used in the study design. Of course, different authors of
> textbooks will have slightly different interpretations of some of these
> terms, and these variations are taken into account when developing
> examination questions. For school-based purposes, teachers (and
> students) work with the generally accepted definitions.
> 
> Re: the definition of data tables, as distinct from structure charts and
> data dictionaries, my understanding of a data table is that offered by
> Alan Barnes - it's a basic table that shows the item, data type, length
> and any comments. Yes, there will probably be variations of this, but
> this is its general construct. A structure chart is used to typically
> show relationships between tables in a relational database.
> 
> As you know, the study is being reviewed this year, and the Review panel
> would appreciate any additional general or specific comments about the
> study. Feedback already supplied via this listserv will be considered at
> the next meeting of the Review panel. 
> 
> I would just like to make one point - the IT study design is one of the
> most detailed studies - this has been done to assist in teachers in
> transposing the intended curriculum into a real program. 
> 
> Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any further queries.
> 
> Regards
> Paula
> 
> 
> Paula Christophersen
> ICT Curriculum Manager
> VCAA
> 41 St Andrews Place
> EAST MELBOURNE 3002
> (03) 9651 4378
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au
> [mailto:sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Judee Hobbs
> Sent: Tuesday, 3 March 2009 9:16 AM
> To: 'Year 12 Software Development Teachers' Mailing List'
> Subject: RE: [Year 12 SofDev] Theory slideshows
> 
> Wouldn't it be best, if we got Paula to state to us all what the .....
> is
> meant by 'data tables' in the ITA study design.
> Judee Forscutt-Hobbs
> Lowanna College
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au
> [mailto:sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au]
> On Behalf Of Mark Kelly
> Sent: Monday, 2 March 2009 3:09 PM
> To: Year 12 IT Applications Teachers' Mailing List; Year 12 Software
> Development Teachers' Mailing List; Year 11 Information Technology
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> Subject: [Year 12 SofDev] Theory slideshows
> 
> G'day all.  I've finished the slideshows for ITA unit 3 theory.  Several
> 
> of them relate to year 11 and SD, so please excuse crossposts.
> 
> I winged it with the 'data tables' discussion.  If the study design 
> doesn't bother defining stuff, I figure I'm allowed to do it _my_ way
> :-)
> 
> Feel free to nitpick about interpretations of theory or bits you think 
> should be added, changed, moved etc.
> 
> Enjoy.
> 
> http://www.mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au/vceit/itappt/index.htm
> 
> Unit 3 Outcome 1
> 
> U3O1-01 - Project Management summary (1M)
> U3O1-02 - Characteristics of Audiences (3.5M)
> U3O1-03 - Problem Solving Methodology / SDLC (2.8M)
> U3O1-04 - Databases and their Applications (1.1M)
> U3O1-05 - Databases Part 2 - miscellaneous dotpoints (623M)
> U3O1-06 - Database Design Tools (856K)
> U3O1-07 - Efficient Validation and Processing (1.3M)
> U3O1-08 - Efficient production and handling of data and info (2M)
> U3O1-09 - Formats & Conventions (1.9M)
> 
> Unit 3 Outcome 2
> 
> U3O2-01 - Organisational/system goals and objectives (1.2M)
> U3O2-02 - Decisions in organisations (2M)
> U3O2-03 - Information systems in organisations (900K)
> U3O2-04 - Networks v2 (2.1M)
> U3O2-05 - Virtual Teams v2 (1.1M)
> U3O2-06 - Design Elements (2.2M)
> U3O2-07 - Interfaces (1.2M)
> U3O2-08 - Information Architecture of websites v2 (886K)
> U3O2-09 - Website Design Tools (1.1M)
> U3O2-10 - Creating Prototype websites (780K)
> U3O2-11 - Virtual Team File Management (2.8M)
> U3O2-12 - Website Evaluation Criteria (1.3M)
> 
> 


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