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Elaboration (4) ACTDIP020

programming a robot to operate independently, for example to find its way out of a maze

experimenting with different ways of instructing to make choices and repeat instructions, for example using ‘IF’ statements to allow for making choices and iterations (repeat instructions) until a goal is achieved

Elaboration ACTDIP021

using sustainability criteria to explain how well students' solutions meet requirements, for example personal data are secured (social) and the solution can only be viewed on screen to avoid printing (environmental)

Elaboration (1) ACTDIP021

explaining why people interact so readily with touch systems, for example touch input requires less dexterity to issue instructions and is designed to be accessible to users through the use of icons

Elaboration (2) ACTDIP021

imagining how the functioning of one type of information system could be applied in a new way to meet a community or national need, for example considering how an electronic tracking system such as a global positioning system (GPS) could be used to find …

Elaboration (3) ACTDIP021

comparing past and present information systems in terms of economic, environmental and social sustainability, including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Elaboration (4) ACTDIP021

exploring the ethics and impact of management practices on the use of communication networks, for example internet censorship from a local, national and global perspective and the impact on freedom of access and expression

Elaboration (5) ACTDIP021

considering opportunities and consequences of decisions for future applications, for example practices to save energy and other resources when using information systems, such as switching off when not in use, ensuring electronic devices are in energy-saving …

Elaboration ACTDIP022

applying practices that support the organisation of collaborative problem-solving, for example finding online meeting times that suit all members, and agreeing on ways of protecting files and sharing information digitally with members

Elaboration (1) ACTDIP022

applying safe practices while participating in online environments, for example checking the default privacy settings to ensure maximum protection of personal details, being aware of online filtering techniques and policies used at school and at home

Elaboration (2) ACTDIP022

considering ways of managing the use of social media to maintain privacy needs, for example activating privacy settings to avoid divulging personal data such as photographs, addresses and names

Elaboration (3) ACTDIP022

developing a set of ‘rules’ about appropriate conduct, language and content when communicating online, and using these rules as a basis for resolving ethical dilemmas

Elaboration (4) ACTDIP022

using digital systems to create web-based information taking into consideration referencing conventions, for example creating a blog, website or online learning space for sharing ideas

Elaboration (5) ACTDIP022

using a range of communication tools to share ideas and information, for example participating in collaborative online environments

Elaboration ACTDIK023

explaining that networks have components that control the movement of data, for example routers, hubs, switches and bridges manage data traffic and that the characteristics of these components impact on the operation (speed and security) of networks

Elaboration (1) ACTDIK023

explaining how cellular radio towers (transceivers) and mobile phones work together to create mobile networks

Elaboration (2) ACTDIK023

comparing the reliability and speed of transmitting data through wireless, wired and mobile networks

Elaboration (3) ACTDIK023

recognising that there are different communications protocols for transmitting data in networks, for example hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) is used for transferring web page files in a browser, file transfer protocol (FTP) is used for sending and …

Elaboration ACTDIK024

explaining that characters in text correspond to numbers defined by the character set, for example ‘A’ corresponds to 65 in the ASCII and Unicode character sets

Elaboration (1) ACTDIK024

recognising that Unicode attempts to represent the written symbols of every language; and using Unicode charts to look up characters from Asian writing systems

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