Digital systems: F-10 infographic
Digital systems is a core concept that is introduced in Foundation and continues through to Year band 9-10.
View the poster for your Year band for an explanation of the concept with relevant examples and ‘I can’ statements.
Use the posters to support planning and assist in implementing the Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies V9.0.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | Foundation, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Professional learning, Whole School |
| Format | Downloadable resources |
| Core and overarching concepts | Digital systems |
| Keywords | hardware, software, Digital Literacy, networks, data, use, purpose, communication systems, school network, resource sharing, internal components, cyber threats, passwords, passphrase, vulnerabilities, encryption, decryption, cryptography, DT Hub infographic |
| Organisation | Education Services Australia |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated |
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