Years 1–2: Using digital systems safely
This scope and sequence unit introduces students to common digital systems and builds an understanding of the role hardware and software play in transmitting data. Students are guided to use applications as they use digital systems for a purpose. They also learn about how to practice being safe users of digital systems.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 1-2 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Scope and sequence, Whole School |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Digital systems, Privacy and security |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI2K01
Identify and explore digital systems and their components for a purpose
AC9TDI2P06
Access their school account with a recorded username and password
AC9TDI2P07
Discuss that some websites and apps store their personal data online
AC9TDI2P03
Discuss how existing digital systems satisfy identified needs for known users |
| Keywords | scope and sequence, scope, sequence |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | Digital Literacy |
| Organisation | ESA |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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