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Digital Solutions 2025
This is a place to collect resources for the Digital Solutions 2025 Syllabus. There are 2 other public websites about Digital Solutions: http://www.wonko.info/ds/ https://digisoln.com/ They are both a wealth of resources.
Digital Technologies
STEM
Various STEM & STEAM resources.
Competitions
IB Computer Science
Primary Digital Technology/Computer Science
IGCSE Computer Science
~Read Me First~
This website is designed to be a resource mainly for teachers in Queensland who teach: Digital Solutions Digital Technology That being said it also aims to be useful for teachers that teach similar subjects like: GCSE/IGCSE Computer Science IB Compu...
Pseudocode
Pseudocode resources
Diagrams
Resources to create diagrams. If you are not sure what to use my advice is Draw.io installed offline. It seems to be the only program that supports: Minds Maps (not as good as Coggle but good enough) WireFrame (easy) Data Flow Diagrams (Hard to find) ER...
Technology Context
Resources for each of the different technology contexts that people commonly use.
DS Unit 1: Creating with code
In Unit 1, students will explore the creative and technical aspects of developing interactive digital solutions. They investigate algorithms, programming features and useability principles to generate small interactive solutions using programming tools and gai...
DS Unit 2: Application and Data Solutions
In Unit 2, students are required to engage with and learn subject matter using the various phases of the problem-solving process. Students will optimise a given database and use programming skills acquired in Unit 1 to generate a solution that interacts with a...
DS Unit 3: Digital Innovation
In Unit 3, students are required to engage with and learn subject matter using the various phases of the problem-solving process. Students analyse end-user needs, and use the knowledge and skills of problem-solving, computational, design and systems thinking. ...
DS Unit 4: Digital Impacts
In Unit 4, students learn how data is shared in both local and global contexts, particularly how digital solutions are increasingly required to exchange data securely and efficiently. Students will understand elements of cybersecurity by exploring the conditio...
Security Competitions
Paid Resources
Robotic Competitions
API/XML/JSON
Free Resources
Coding Resources
SQL
Resources to learn and use SQL.
Links
Hardware
CAD
Coding Competitions
Video Resources
eSports
Web Applications
Mobile Applications
Interactive Media
Intelligent Systems
Topic 1: Understanding Digital Problems
Topic 2: User Experiences and Interfaces
Topic 3: Algorithms and Programming Techniques
Topic 4: Programmed Solutions
Topic 1: Data-driven Problems and Solution Requirements
Topic 2: Data and Programming Techniques
Topic 3: Prototype Data Solutions
Topic 1: Interactions Between Users, Data and Digital Systems
Topic 2: Real-world Problems and Solution Requirements
Topic 3: Innovative Digital Solutions
Topic 1: Digital Methods for Exchanging Data
Topic 2: Complex Digital Data Exchange Problems and Solution Requirements
Topic 3: Prototype Digital Data Exchanges
Blocky
Blocky & Python/JavaScript
Multiple Langauges
Python - Flask
Resources: https://digisoln.com/flask.html
Node.js
Resource: ExpressJS Template: https://github.com/Junveloper/QLD-DigitalSolutions-ExpressJS-App-Example
SWIFT
PyGame + Forks
There are 4 different frameworks for making games using Python. PyGame - The oldest and most common. PyGameZero - Built on top of PyGame but stripped down to make it super easy. GameFrame - Also, built on top of PyGame to make it easier. Python Arcade - ...
Unity
Godot
Resources: https://kidscancode.org/godot_recipes/4.x/ https://gdquest.github.io/learn-gdscript/ https://www.youtube.com/@Gdquest
GameMaker Studio
Resources: https://digisoln.com/gamemaker.html
DownUnderCTF (Free)
DownUnderCTF is a world-wide Capture The Flag (CTF) competition targeted at Australian and New Zealand secondary and tertiary students. URL: https://downunderctf.com/ What is CTF? Capture the Flag (CTF) is a special kind of information security competitions...
IPT Online ($297)
Digital Solutions Online provides the resources needed to teach the Queensland Digital Solutions syllabus using the web applications technology context. Has risk assessment by Education Queensland. Please review before use. Cost: $297 flat rate for the sc...
RoboCup Junior (~$50)
RoboCup Junior Australia is a project-oriented educational initiative that supports local, regional and international robotic events for young students. Links: https://www.robocupjunior.org.au/
Online APIs
Trivia Database Links: https://opentdb.com/ No risk assessed by Education Queensland but one may not be needed since accounts don't need to be created. (2024) Postcodes, Shortened Links, Store Links: https://gyra.dev/docs No risk assessed by E...
MyPseudocodeTutor ($300)
Not yet risk assessed by Education Queensland and accounts are required. (2024) Subscription required: https://sourceforge.net/projects/mypseudocodetutor/ https://mydigitaltutor.com.au/
Web Context
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO8LV6GE_hJkM3DnFDv-oimzuPMogoq5x Resources: https://gitlab.com/tuxta/ia2-web_context-template
General Resources
Example Documentation: https://padlet.com/richardkelly/toowoomba-shs-digital-solutions-web-application-context-1tcrs66ydjia
Data Conversion (Free)
There are 440 operations in CyberChef allowing you to carry out simple and complex tasks easily. No risk assessed by Education Queensland but one may not be needed since accounts don't need to be created. (2024) https://gchq.github.io/CyberChef/
CS in Schools (Free)
CS in Schools is a great resource and has provided fantastic support for teachers and students alike. CS in Schools manages to break down complex content into manageable and accessible interactive lessons that engage students and progress their learning thus b...
Python TK
Python QT
Resources: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO8LV6GE_hJla9n1IkyaPW0qYRYyHayan https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1hUOG3l8AVmKjzvZKLkJuxlQm7nppaej https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXCOpHy94WuZCeypQipp9rZ_aZ7kOrb22
PHP
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PECAN+ (Free)
PECAN+ is a national cyber security Capture The Flag (CTF) competition developed and managed by the School of Science at Edith Cowan University (Western Australia). The Competition is open to Australian high school students in years 10-12. This collaborative i...