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Years 3 and 4 Digital Technologies

Learning in Digital Technologies focuses on further developing understanding and skills in computational thinking, such as categorising and outlining procedures; and developing an increasing awareness of how digital systems are used and could be used …

Years 3 and 4 | Digital Technologies | Technologies | F-10 curriculum

Foundation to Year 2 Digital Technologies

Learning in Digital Technologies builds on concepts, skills and processes developed in the Early Years Learning Framework. It focuses on developing foundational skills in computational thinking and an awareness of personal experiences using digital systems. By …

Foundation to Year 2 | Digital Technologies | Technologies | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACTDIK001

recognising that a digital system follows instructions or commands, for example instructing robotic toys to perform a function such as a dance movement

Elaboration (4) ACTDIK002

creating different patterns using the same elements, for example using patterns of coloured counters to communicate and give meaning such as a response of ‘yes’ or ‘no’

Elaboration (4) ACTDIP003

using digital systems to organise data to improve meaning, for example using word processing software to create a list of tasks or visualisation software to create a mind map (diagram) showing relationships between characters in a story

Elaboration (4) ACTDIP004

following a series of instructions to use a piece of hardware or software, for example taking a photograph, editing and storing it to include in a slow motion

Elaboration (4) ACTDIP005

sharing ideas about the ways information systems are being used by families and friends in everyday life, for example comparing current digital play equipment with play equipment of 20 years ago

Elaboration (4) ACTDIP009

exploring different online sources to access data, for example using online query interfaces to select and retrieve data from an online database such as a library catalogue or weather records

Elaboration (4) ACTDIP010

defining and describing the sequence of steps needed to incorporate multiple types of data in a solution, for example sequencing the steps in selecting and downloading images and audio to create a book trailer

Elaboration (4) ACTDIP011

creating options for users to make choices in solutions, for example a user input and branching mechanism such as buttons in a slideshow

Elaboration (4) ACTDIP013

discussing digital citizenship rules and behaviours for participating in an online environment, for example not using all capital letters when expressing a strong viewpoint about a contentious matter and ensuring that the audience is aware of your id …

Elaboration (4) ACTDIK015

exploring how division by two can be used as a technique to determine the binary representation of any whole number by collecting remainder terms

Elaboration (4) ACTDIP016

acquiring data from online sources by narrowing the focus, for example filtering data using provided options or performing queries using advanced search functions

Elaboration (4) ACTDIP019

designing the instructions for a robot, for example a robot vacuum cleaner to clean a room

Elaboration (4) ACTDIP020

programming a robot to operate independently, for example to find its way out of a maze

Elaboration (4) ACTDIP021

exploring the ethics and impact of management practices on the use of communication networks, for example internet censorship from a local, national and global perspective and the impact on freedom of access and expression

Elaboration (4) ACTDIP022

using digital systems to create web-based information taking into consideration referencing conventions, for example creating a blog, website or online learning space for sharing ideas

Elaboration (4) ACTDIK024

converting between decimal and 8-bit (1 byte) unsigned binary, covering whole numbers typically used for characters and RGB, for example 65 in decimal is 01000001 in 8-bit binary

Elaboration (4) ACTDIP026

describing the attributes of complex objects, for example defining the records, fields, formats and relationships of a simple dataset

Elaboration (4) ACTDIP028

applying the principles and elements of design to a series of solutions to evaluate the success of each solution to hold the viewer’s attention, for example identifying which colour combinations or framing of visual elements keep different audiences engaged …

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