Digital Technology Good Shepherd Lutheran College

Digital Technology


Good Shepherd Lutheran College
JUNIOR YEARS
JUNIOR YEARS
Digital Technology
A key focus of the Junior Years program is to prepare our students for their future in an ever-changing digital world.
A technology coach works alongside all Prep to Year 5 teachers developing and nurturing our students’ understanding and skills. As the students move through our digital technologies curriculum, they progress from the role of technology user to one of technology creator.
At a Glance
Prep to Year 2
Pre-programming thinking and skills
Exploring data and digital safety
Digital systems including hardware and software
Creativity, collaboration and problem solving
Years 3 to 5
Introductory programming thinking and skills
Data use and digital solutions
Digital citizenship and innovation
FIRST Lego League Junior and various projects
Extra-curricular robotics club
Resources
Current and emerging technologies are used to unpack concepts, make connections, harness creativity and promote collaborative problem solving.
Prep to Year 2
Weekly focus sessions with digital technology coach
iPad hubs
Laptop access
Integrated robotics (Sphero, Micro:bit, Beebot)
Years 3 to 5
Weekly focus sessions with digital technology coach
Laptop banks
iPad banks
Integrated robotics and physical computing (Makey Makey, Micro:bit, LEGO Robotics)
Embracing new technologies, research and innovative teaching methods provides a safe environment for our students to prepare for an exciting future interwoven with technology.
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY GALLERY
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