You may find these resources useful for including information and communication technology and design and technology (ICTDT) learning in your child's educational program.
Online resources:
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ICTDT in the Australian Curriculum
Learning resources from the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority. -
ICTDT in the Victorian Curriculum
Learning resources from the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. -
Office of the eSafety Commissioner
Education resources including activities and videos for teaching principles of safety online. -
EngQuest
Online science, technology, engineering and maths program provided by Engineers Australia. -
Scratch
Application that demonstrates programming principles by creating animations and games, developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. -
Australian Institute of Family Studies
Resource sheet with advice for keeping children safe online. -
Be Deadly Online
Animation and poster campaign promoting online safety to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, developed by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. -
F1 in Schools
Learning and teaching resources related to Formula 1 racing. -
PBS Kids Design Squad
Games, videos, articles and challenges related to design technology, provided by the Public Broadcasting Service in the United States of America. -
ABC Education
Resources related to food technologies, design, robotics and other ICTDT areas in a variety of formats. -
Design Thinking for Educators
Free toolkit for understanding ways to promote a design thinking approach. -
Code.org
Computer programming courses for children of all ages.
Destinations:
- CoderDojo
Community of free local coding clubs for kids and teens. -
Code Club Australia
Network of over 350 volunteer-led coding clubs for children across metropolitan and rural Victoria.