Ashburton College Ashburton College

NCEA Level 1 Digital Information Practical

DIT102
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: R. Isaacs.

Course Overview:

The NCEA Level 1 Digital Information Practical course equips students with essential digital skills through hands-on experience with key software applications. The course covers Microsoft Office Suite, keyboarding, presentation software, word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing. Students will develop practical skills to efficiently use these tools for personal, academic, and professional purposes.


Key Learning Areas:

Microsoft Content:

  • Introduction to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Integrating applications for enhanced productivity

Presentation Software:

  • Creating engaging presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Utilising design elements like text and images

Word Processing:

  • Mastering Microsoft Word for creating and formatting documents.

Spreadsheets:

  • Understanding Microsoft Excel for data organisation and analysis
  • Creating and formatting spreadsheets, using formulas and charts


Course Outcomes:

  • By the end of the course, students will be able to:
  • Use Microsoft Office Suite applications proficiently.
  • Create professional presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Produce high-quality documents in Microsoft Word
  • Organise and analyse data in Microsoft Excel


Content will vary depending on abilities and interests. This NCEA Level 1 course prepares students with vital digital skills, laying a strong foundation for future academic and career success.

 


Faculties:

Technology - Digital Information




			


				

Disclaimer

For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.