App Inventor is a free, cloud-based service that allows you to make your own mobile apps using a blocks-based programming language. You access App Inventor using a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari). With these beginner-friendly tutorials, you will learn the basics of programming apps for Android and iOS phones and tablets.
Students will gain foundational skills and knowledge in robotics and the confidence in building and programming a robot using widely available robotics kits and visual programming language.
This course has been designed to provide learners with knowledge and skills in Cybersecurity and is suited to those who have completed Cisco's Introduction to Cybersecurity. There are 8 Chapters in the course which when completed provides learners with a Cisco accreditation.
This Unit will develop skills in researching and presenting information in text and graphical
form relating to computing and will help learners prepare for
further study at SCQF level 6, by showing them how to identify, locate, organise and
effectively use information to address a specific problem. Learners will develop their study and
research skills by managing time; identifying appropriate sources of information; reviewing
information, taking relevant notes; avoiding plagiarism, gaining permission if necessary,
using appropriate research tools, and reflecting on completed work.
The purpose of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of underlying concepts and fundamental principles involved in computer game planning and design.
This is a non-specialist unit, intended for a wide range of learners who may continue into further study of computer games or pursue a career in the computer games industry. The unit covers the following knowledge and skills:
- Computer game genres and platforms
- Writing proposals for computer games
- Receiving and acting on feedback to proposals
- Elements of a game design
- Designing and planning computer games
On completion of this unit, learners will be able to plan and design computer games.
The purpose of the NPA Web Design is to allow learners to develop the technical skills
required to create websites and graphics, and add interactivity to websites. There is also a
focus on the importance of the website development process.
The purpose of this Unit is to develop learners' knowledge, understanding and practical
problem-solving skills using spreadsheet applications, through a range of practical and
knowledge based tasks.
Learners will gain knowledge and skills in creating routine spreadsheets and implementing
practical solutions using a range of routine features and functions of spreadsheet
applications.
The Unit has a particular emphasis on using web applications, although this is not exclusive
and desktop apps can be used as long as learners can collaborate on spreadsheets using a
cloud based service.
The purpose of this Unit is to allow learners to work collaboratively within a group to plan, design, implement, test and evaluate a computing project. Learners will be required to produce a project in response to a project brief. The brief can be formulated by negotiation between learners and their assessor. The project should be completed by a project team working together, but with individual learners having defined areas of responsibility. The planning, design, implementation and testing stages should be carried out collaboratively; however each learner must complete an individual evaluation of the project as a whole from inception to completion.
Today’s interconnected world makes everyone more susceptible to cyber-attacks. Whether you’re attracted to the relativity new world of cybersecurity as a professional, or just interested in protecting yourself online and in social media, this introductory course is the answer. It explores cyber trends, threats—along with the broader topic of cybersecurity in a way that will matter to YOU. For instance, you’ll learn how to protect your personal privacy online while gaining additional insight on the challenges companies, and governmental and educational institutions face today.
This Unit has been designed to enable learners to plan and set-up a small computer network. Learners will also be required to apply an appropriate methodology and select tools to test and troubleshoot a small network installation. The Unit will provide learners with information about the different types and features of networking components and the physical network topologies used in industry. Learners will gain practical skills making network cables and configuring system software to facilitate file sharing.