Digital Technologies and Innovations in the Changing World

Computational Thinking, Planning, and Purpose: apply computational thinking concepts and practices, and use various tools and processes to plan and develop computational artifacts for a wide variety of contexts, users, and purposes

apply computational thinking concepts and practices when planning and designing computational artifacts

use a variety of tools and processes to plan, design, and share algorithms and computational artifacts

develop computational artifacts for a variety of contexts and purposes that support the needs of diverse users and audiences

Digital Technology and Society: demonstrate an understanding of important social, cultural, economic, environmental, and ethical issues, as well as contributions and innovations involving diverse local and global communities, related to digital technology

investigate current social, cultural, economic, environmental, and ethical issues related to digital technology that have personal, local, and global impacts, taking various perspectives into account

analyze personal and societal safety and cybersecurity issues related to digital technology, and identify measures and technologies that can help mitigate related concerns for individuals and communities

investigate contributions to innovations in digital technology and computing by people from diverse local, Canadian, and global communities, including Indigenous communities in Canada and around the world

investigate how to identify and address bias involving digital technology

analyze accessibility issues involving digital technology, and identify measures that can improve accessibility

Applications, Careers, and Connections: demonstrate an understanding of real-world applications of digital technology and programming, including within various industries and careers

investigate how digital technology and programming skills can be used within a variety of disciplines in real-world applications

investigate ways in which various industries, including those that involve skilled trades, are changing as a result of digital technology and programming innovations

investigate various career options related to digital technology and programming, and ways to continue their learning in these areas

Understanding Hardware and Software: demonstrate an understanding of the functions and features of the hardware and software they encounter in their everyday life

describe the functions and features of various connected devices associated with digital technologies they encounter in their everyday life

describe the functions and features of various connected devices associated with digital technologies they encounter in their everyday life

describe the functions of various types of software they encounter in their everyday life

Using Hardware and Software: demonstrate an understanding of various ways to use hardware, software, and file management, and of research practices to support their own use of digital technology

use file management techniques, including those related to local and cloud storage, to organize, edit, and share files

identify and use effective research practices and supports when learning to use new hardware or software

assess the hardware and software requirements for various users, contexts, and purposes in order to make recommendations for devices and programs

Cybersecurity and Data: demonstrate an understanding of safe and effective practices related to data and cybersecurity in various contexts

apply safe and effective data practices when using digital technology in various contexts

apply safe and effective security practices, including practices to protect their privacy, when using digital technology in various contexts

Innovations in Digital Technology: investigate current and emerging innovations in digital technology, including automation and artificial intelligence, and assess their benefits and limitations

investigate current innovations, including automation and artificial intelligence systems, and assess the impacts of these technologies on everyday life

investigate hardware and methods used to establish networks and connectivity, and assess the benefits and limitations of increased connectivity with reference to everyday life

investigate emerging innovations related to hardware and software and their possible benefits and limitations with reference to everyday life in the future

Programming Concepts and Algorithms: explain fundamental programming concepts and algorithms

use appropriate terminology to describe programming concepts and algorithms

describe simple algorithms that are encountered in everyday situations

identify various types of data and explain how they are used within programs

determine the appropriate expressions and instructions to use in a programming statement, taking into account the order of operations

identify and explain situations in which conditional and repeating structures are required

Writing Programs: use fundamental programming concepts to write simple programs

use variables, constants, expressions, and assignment statements to store and manipulate numbers and text in a program

write programs that use and generate data involving various sources and formats

write programs that include single and nested conditional statements

write programs that include sequential, selection, and repeating events

write programs that include the use of Boolean operators, comparison operators, text operators, and arithmetic operators

interpret program errors and implement strategies to resolve them

write clear internal documentation and use coding standards to improve code readability

Modularity and Modification: demonstrate an understanding of program components and modules

analyze existing code to understand the components and outcomes of the code

modify an existing program, or components of a program, to enable it to complete a different task

write subprograms, and use existing subprograms, to complete program components

write programs that make use of external or add-on modules or libraries

explain the components of a computational artifact they have created, including considerations for reuse by others