Digital Technologies

 

In a world that is increasingly digitised and automated, it is critical to the wellbeing and sustainability of the economy, the environment and society, that the benefits of information systems are exploited ethically. This requires deep knowledge and understanding of digital systems (a component of an information system) and how to manage risks. Ubiquitous digital systems such as mobile and desktop devices and networks are transforming learning, recreational activities, home life and work. Digital systems support new ways of collaborating and communicating, and require new skills such as computational and systems thinking. These technologies are an essential problem-solving toolset in our knowledge-based society.

 

The Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies:

  • empowers students to shape change by influencing how contemporary and emerging information systems and practices are applied to meet current and future needs.
  • provides students with practical opportunities to use design thinking and to be innovative developers of digital solutions and knowledge.
  • helps students to become innovative creators of digital solutions, effective users of digital systems and critical consumers of information conveyed by digital systems.
  • provides students with authentic learning challenges that foster curiosity, confidence, persistence, innovation, creativity, respect and cooperation. These are all necessary when using and developing information systems to make sense of complex ideas and relationships in all areas of learning.
  • helps students to be regional and global citizens capable of actively and ethically communicating and collaborating.

 

Source: The Australian Curriculum

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