Technologies

As salam alaikum parents and students,
I would like to introduce myself as the new Technology HOLA. My name is Gulnaz Rizvi and I have been appointed as the HOLA in Term 2’ 2022. I have a long-standing association with AIC covering a span of 20 years. I have expertise in teaching both upper school and lower school, primarily year 12 Computer Science.
In AIC, Technologies lessons are run twice a week for years 7 to 9. However, for year 10, this subject is optional and therefore, it is run only once a week. Within the Technologies curriculum, students get the opportunity to learn both the subjects:

• Design and Technology: Food Technology and materials and design technology and
• Digital technology – coding, image/ graphics editing, application software etc.

I would like to introduce two new teachers who joined the Technology department in Term 2. Sr. Nida, teaches, DT to year 7 – 9 and Sr. Sumaira who is our expert Food and Technology Teacher. We welcome them aboard.

Materials and Design Sr. Sana’s class

Sr. Sumaira a qualified chef and have more than 6 years’ experience in hospitality industry. Sr Sumaira teaches her students cooking skills with fun, so that they can implement these skills in their daily lives. Below are some of the recipes made by different year groups.

Sr. Sumaira made 265 desserts cups for fund raising iftar dinner Held in Australian Islamic College.

In year 9 students are learning how to code using HTML coding. They are building single page website using www.codeavenger.com. This platform allows students to work on their own pace, both at school and at home. This plat form also allows students to problem solve and critically think – two general capabilities in the Australian Curriculum.

Below is the screenshot of the codeavengers screen:

Students of year 8 consolidated their understanding of JavaScript programming language on Code avengers. Students have learned different commands, functions, and operations in JavaScript. This content will help them learn how to create dynamic and interactive web content such as applications, browsers, and games.

Students of year 8 created braille blocks using Tinkercad, a web application. Students learned foundational skills for innovation using engineering and designs. Students have created Braille blocks to help visually impaired people to learn the alphabet, words, sentences, and numbers.

Students of year 7 created Mobile Amplifier using Tinkercad, a web application. Students learned foundational skills for innovation using engineering and designs. Students have created and designed Mobile Amplifier and learned the engineering behind it.