Core concepts
The Australian Computing Academy has information about the key concepts that underpin the design and content of the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies. In these videos James Curran, Associate Professor, School of IT, University of Sydney explains key concepts of digital technologies including understanding representation and algorithms.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | F-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Professional learning |
| Format | Web page |
| Organisation | ESA |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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