Casino West Public School is a small school on Bundjalung Country in New South Wales that is doing mighty things with Digital Technologies. Dee Taylor, ICT Lead and Stage 2 teacher, and Margie Savins, Stage 2 teacher, have led the school on a journey of discovery and rich learning since they joined the Digital Technologies in focus project in 2017. They began with a focus on improving creative and critical thinking with their Years 3 and 4 students, but soon recognised that the whole school was watching and was eager to participate. Dee upskilled teachers by providing frequent professional learning. The school timetabled regular Digital Technologies lessons that involved all staff. As a result, teachers soon began using digital technologies in their own classrooms more often. Year 2 teacher, Karen Campbell, was excited by the possibilities for enhancing literacy with her students.
For more information: https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/resources/digital-technologies-in-focus/

Casino West Public School reflects on learning during the DTiF project

In conversation with Nathan Alison, DLTV - Focus on Systems Thinking. How do we teach it well?

In this episode, Nathan Alison from DLTV explains what systems thinking is and how it is used in the context of Digital Technologies. He explains what we need to consider when teaching digital systems, covering topics such as networks, hardware and software protocols, people and processes. He discusses the impact of digital systems on economic, environmental and social sustainability and shares resources he has developed on systems thinking including lesson plans which highlight the habits of a systems thinker.

Casino West Public School reflects on learning during the DTiF project

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