Digital Technologies: Integrating across the curriculum
Students learn through a combination of opportunities for self discovery, as well as lessons which incorporate explicit teaching. Through the learning experiences provided, students build their knowledge through collaboration, sharing of ideas and use of explicit vocabulary related to ‘real world’ and purposeful tasks.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | Foundation, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 |
|---|---|
| Format | Web page |
| Organisation | Digital Teaching and Learning Victoria |
| Copyright | © Digital Teaching and Learning Victoria. May be subject to statutory licence fee. |
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