Course opener
| Topic | What’s new in 2023? |
| Course introduction | New context specific to the ICD2O course:
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| Vision and goals | Addition:
Revised goals enabling students to:
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| Cross-curricular and integrated learning | Students will use computational thinking concepts and practices in making connections to other disciplines, industries and careers, including those that involve skilled trades.
Connects the previous coding experiences of students to further explore computer science topics. New learning opportunities to critically assess digital technologies and make connections to skilled trades and financial literacy. |
| Assessment and evaluation | Achievement Chart revised to reflect new course components of computational thinking, critical assessment of emerging technologies, and developing computational artifacts while considering various perspectives. |
NEW Strand A: Computational Thinking and Making Connections
The learning related to Strand A takes place in the context of learning related to Strand B: Hardware, Software, and Innovations, and Strand C: Programming.
| Topic | What’s new in 2023? |
| Computational thinking | As students plan and design their programs, they will use computational thinking concepts including:
Students will develop programs using inclusive design considerations. See A1 and C2 |
| Impact of digital technology on society | Students will have opportunities to explore the impact of digital technologies, including safety and accessibility issues involving applications and hardware devices, in addition to learning about the impact of computing on society, environmental sustainability and ethics.
See A2, B1, B3 and B4 |
| Artificial intelligence (AI) | Students will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can provide benefits to society. They will also explore ethical use and identify ways to address how AI potentially reinforces bias.
See A2 and B4 |
| Applications of digital technology and programming within various industries and careers, including those that involve skilled trades | Students will conduct investigations that build on their previous coding experiences.
Students will examine the impacts of hardware and software innovations and have additional opportunities to explore applications and connections across disciplines and a variety of careers and industries, including skilled trades. See A3 |
Strand B: Hardware, Software, and Innovations
| Topic | What’s new in 2023? |
| Understanding hardware and software | Students will explore a broad spectrum of hardware and software beyond traditional computers.
Students will assess the hardware and software requirements for various users, contexts and purposes in order to make recommendations for devices and programs. See B1 and B2 |
| Cybersecurity and data | Students will apply effective data practices and develop essential cybersecurity skills including considerations for managing and protecting data privacy.
References to preventative computer operating system maintenance removed as modern operating systems have reduced the need for this manual maintenance task. See B3 and A2 |
| Innovations in digital technology | Expansion of learning beyond traditional home computer networks.
Students will investigate how devices and applications are connected, including assessing the benefits and limitations of increased connectivity in everyday life. Added learning to investigate artificial intelligence, automation and other emerging computer technologies and assess their benefits and limitations. See B4 and A2 |
Strand C: Programming
| Topic | What’s new in 2023? |
| Programming concepts and algorithms | Added learning to describe simple algorithms that are encountered in everyday situations.
Course content reflects important concepts used across programming languages. See C1 |
| Writing programs | Students will further develop their previous coding knowledge and skills and use computational thinking concepts and practices to create interactive programs aligned with their interests.
Added learning to explore how to use and generate data from various sources. Students will practice debugging programs and problem resolution. See C2 and A1 |
| Modularity and modification | Students will learn how to read and communicate their understanding of existing programs. See C3 and A1 Students will focus on the design, creation, and use of subprograms. They will also explore how to create and extend programs using programming language libraries. Students will explain the components of a project they have developed with others, including how they might be reused. Learning on the use of test cases to validate computer programs has been removed and is intended to be included in future senior level computer studies courses. |
