Understanding Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies version 9

Foundation to Year 2

On this page you can access resources and videos about how to implement the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies from Foundation through to Year 2.

Video resources


F-10 What's New in Australian Curriculum V9?

Learn the differences between v8.4 and v9.0. What’s new? A theoretical session that outlines the new features of the Australian Curriculum v9.0 and what they mean. This webinar introduces concepts and definitions of key terms that will be referred to throughout the series of webinars. This is the first webinar of 19. There are 3 series and each of them has 6 episodes addressing the learning for F-2, 3-6 and 7-10.

Standard 2: Know the content and how to teach it

2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area

Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.

2.3 Curriculum, assessment and reporting

Design and implement learning and teaching programs using knowledge of curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements.

2.6 Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Use effective teaching strategies to integrate ICT into learning and teaching programs to make selected content relevant and meaningful.

Standard 3: Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

3.3 Use teaching strategies

Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem solving and critical and creative thinking.

3.4 Select and use resources

Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.

Standard 5: Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

5.1 Assess student learning

Develop, select and use informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning.

Standard 6: Engage in professional learning

6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice

Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.

Standard 7: Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

7.2 Comply with legislative, administrative and organisational requirements

Understand the implications of and comply with relevant legislative, administrative, organisational and professional requirements, policies and processes.

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F-2 Data Representation

Learn the difference between v8.4 and v9.0 in the context of Data Representation and Years F - 2. This webinar discusses the requirements of Australia Curriculum v9, the concept of Data Representation and it includes various practical teaching activities to engage students.

Standard 2: Know the content and how to teach it

2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area

Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.

2.3 Curriculum, assessment and reporting

Design and implement learning and teaching programs using knowledge of curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements.

2.4 Understand and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians

Provide opportunities for students to develop understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.

2.5 Literacy and numeracy strategies

Apply knowledge and understanding of effective teaching strategies to support students’ literacy and numeracy achievement.

2.6 Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Use effective teaching strategies to integrate ICT into learning and teaching programs to make selected content relevant and meaningful.

Standard 3: Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

3.3 Use teaching strategies

Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem solving and critical and creative thinking.

3.4 Select and use resources

Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.

Standard 5: Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

5.1 Assess student learning

Develop, select and use informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning.

Standard 6: Engage in professional learning

6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice

Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.

Standard 7: Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

7.2 Comply with legislative, administrative and organisational requirements

Understand the implications of and comply with relevant legislative, administrative, organisational and professional requirements, policies and processes.

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F-2 Algorithms Part 1

Learn the difference between v8.4 and v9.0 in the context of Algorithms and Years F - 2. Part 1 focuses on the concept of Algorithms. It discusses the Australian Curriculum and content descriptions, pedagogy, digital tools, activity ideas and cross curricula links. It concludes with ideas for assessing algorithms in years F - 2.

Standard 2: Know the content and how to teach it

2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area

Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.

2.3 Curriculum, assessment and reporting

Design and implement learning and teaching programs using knowledge of curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements.

2.4 Understand and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians

Provide opportunities for students to develop understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.

2.5 Literacy and numeracy strategies

Apply knowledge and understanding of effective teaching strategies to support students’ literacy and numeracy achievement.

2.6 Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Use effective teaching strategies to integrate ICT into learning and teaching programs to make selected content relevant and meaningful.

Standard 3: Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

3.3 Use teaching strategies

Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem solving and critical and creative thinking.

3.4 Select and use resources

Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.

Standard 5: Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

5.1 Assess student learning

Develop, select and use informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning.

Standard 6: Engage in professional learning

6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice

Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.

Standard 7: Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

7.2 Comply with legislative, administrative and organisational requirements

Understand the implications of and comply with relevant legislative, administrative, organisational and professional requirements, policies and processes.

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F-2 Algorithms Part 2

Part 2 of Algorithms begins with a recap of Algorithms 1 and the Australian Curriculum v9​ that is relevant to F - 2. This webinar then introduces branching and iteration. It explores lesson ideas for the classroom​, some digital tools​ and considers assessment opportunities.​

Standard 2: Know the content and how to teach it

2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area

Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.

2.3 Curriculum, assessment and reporting

Design and implement learning and teaching programs using knowledge of curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements.

2.5 Literacy and numeracy strategies

Apply knowledge and understanding of effective teaching strategies to support students’ literacy and numeracy achievement.

2.6 Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Use effective teaching strategies to integrate ICT into learning and teaching programs to make selected content relevant and meaningful.

Standard 3: Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

3.3 Use teaching strategies

Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem solving and critical and creative thinking.

3.4 Select and use resources

Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.

Standard 4: Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments

4.5 Use ICT safely, responsibly and ethically

Incorporate strategies to promote the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching.

Standard 5: Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

5.1 Assess student learning

Develop, select and use informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning.

Standard 6: Engage in professional learning

6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice

Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.

Standard 7: Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

7.2 Comply with legislative, administrative and organisational requirements

Understand the implications of and comply with relevant legislative, administrative, organisational and professional requirements, policies and processes.

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F-2 Privacy and Security

This webinar will define the concept of Privacy and Security and then examine this new content that has been introduced in Australian Curriculum v9. This webinar defines the concept of privacy and security and examine the changes in the Australian Curriculum v9​. Then it explores lesson ideas for Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 and provides ideas for assessment.

Classroom Displays

Books

Esmart Events

Unplugged Resources

Standard 2: Know the content and how to teach it

2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area

Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.

2.3 Curriculum, assessment and reporting

Design and implement learning and teaching programs using knowledge of curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements.

2.6 Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Use effective teaching strategies to integrate ICT into learning and teaching programs to make selected content relevant and meaningful.

Standard 3: Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

3.3 Use teaching strategies

Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem solving and critical and creative thinking.

3.4 Select and use resources

Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.

Standard 4: Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments

4.5 Use ICT safely, responsibly and ethically

Incorporate strategies to promote the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching.

Standard 5: Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

5.1 Assess student learning

Develop, select and use informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning.

Standard 6: Engage in professional learning

6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice

Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.

Standard 7: Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

7.2 Comply with legislative, administrative and organisational requirements

Understand the implications of and comply with relevant legislative, administrative, organisational and professional requirements, policies and processes.

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F-2 Digital Literacy

This webinar will provide an overview of v9 Australian Curriculum: Digital Literacy General Capability​ and then explore the elements and sub-elements within the Digital Literacy General Capability​. It will consider the digital literacy demands within the Learning Areas and share examples of digital literacy and activity ideas for Foundation and Years 1 and 2.

Standard 2: Know the content and how to teach it

2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area

Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.

2.3 Curriculum, assessment and reporting

Design and implement learning and teaching programs using knowledge of curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements.

2.5 Literacy and numeracy strategies

Apply knowledge and understanding of effective teaching strategies to support students’ literacy and numeracy achievement.

2.6 Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Use effective teaching strategies to integrate ICT into learning and teaching programs to make selected content relevant and meaningful.

Standard 3: Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

3.3 Use teaching strategies

Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem solving and critical and creative thinking.

3.4 Select and use resources

Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.

Standard 4: Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments

4.5 Use ICT safely, responsibly and ethically

Incorporate strategies to promote the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching.

Standard 5: Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

5.1 Assess student learning

Develop, select and use informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning.

Standard 6: Engage in professional learning

6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice

Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.

Standard 7: Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

7.2 Comply with legislative, administrative and organisational requirements

Understand the implications of and comply with relevant legislative, administrative, organisational and professional requirements, policies and processes.

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F-2 Designing and Assessing Digital Technologies Projects

This webinar will explore explore Australian Curriculum v9 Digital Technologies content and how it links to projects when creating digital solutions​. It will provide an example of an integrated project and investigate assessment options to relevant elements in the achievement standard.

Standard 2: Know the content and how to teach it

2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area

Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.

2.2 Content selection and organisation

Organise content into coherent, well-sequenced learning and teaching programs.

2.3 Curriculum, assessment and reporting

Design and implement learning and teaching programs using knowledge of curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements.

2.5 Literacy and numeracy strategies

Apply knowledge and understanding of effective teaching strategies to support students’ literacy and numeracy achievement.

2.6 Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Use effective teaching strategies to integrate ICT into learning and teaching programs to make selected content relevant and meaningful.

Standard 3: Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

3.2 Plan, structure and sequence learning programs

Plan and implement well-structured learning and teaching programs or lesson sequences that engage students and promote learning.

3.3 Use teaching strategies

Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem solving and critical and creative thinking.

3.4 Select and use resources

Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.

Standard 5: Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

5.1 Assess student learning

Develop, select and use informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning.

Standard 6: Engage in professional learning

6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice

Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.

Standard 7: Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

7.2 Comply with legislative, administrative and organisational requirements

Understand the implications of and comply with relevant legislative, administrative, organisational and professional requirements, policies and processes.

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F-2 Webinars

F-10 V9 Curriculum Introduction

3-6 Webinars

3-6 V9 Curriculum Webinars

7-10 Webinars

7-10 V9 Curriculum Webinars