Digital devices
Students identify and explore common digital devices and investigate how digital systems are used to communicate, share information and solve simple everyday problems.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | Foundation |
|---|---|
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Digital systems |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDIFK01
Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software) for a purpose |
| Keywords | information |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | Critical and creative thinking |
| Organisation | Victoria State Government Department of Education |
| Copyright | © State Government of Victoria |
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