[Yr11 Information Technology] Unit 2 Outcome 1:Programming

[Frank Fogarty]

Good point Roland. It does depend on the cohort and whether you're offering ITA or Software Development at Year 12. Kids who struggle with Maths may choose IT at Year 11 and would also struggle with programming, but may cope  with the  artistic side of IT. We are currently offering SD at Year 12 (very small class) and are looking to change to ITA next year.

Frank Fogarty
IT,Physics, Maths Teacher
Glen Eira College
Caulfield

----- Original Message ----
From: Roland Gesthuizen <rgesthuizen at gmail.com>
To: Year 11 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List <yr11it at edulists.com.au>
Sent: Friday, 15 June, 2007 12:25:51 AM
Subject: Re: [Yr11 Information Technology] Unit 2 Outcome 1:Programming

Hmm, but we only now offer ITA to our year 12's. My experience with the student on the summer camp was that we probably dont give them enough credit for their ability to learn new things. It is probably easy enough to step across from GameMaker code to Flash Action scrip or start afresh with a new language. Inspiration isn't such a bad ceiling to aim for.


A couple of years ago, a huge problem was how to improve attendance, engage year 11 IT students, keep the subject fresh, fun and encourage taking the next step. The cohort of students showing an interest seemed to have shifted. I guess we all have different challenges and groups to work with.


Regards Roland

On 14/06/07, Mark Kelly <kel at mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au> wrote:
Well - year 12 SD requirements can be found here:
http://www.mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au/la/it/ipmnotes/sod/index.htm

It may be wise to train year 11 kids in a language they will go on to

use in year 12 SD.

Flattens the learning curve...

David Eddie wrote:
> Hi all
>
> Can anyone direct me to a comprehensive list of the programming languages listed as appropriate for this outcome. Given my client base, I would love to use Gamemaker, but I am presuming that it is not appropriate. Looks like VB instead. Can anyone help?

>
> David Eddie
> St Joseph's College
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