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Filter bubbles, bias, rabbit holes and nudging

This lesson focuses on the AI systems that recommend content in various applications that students use on a day-to-day basis. It draws on students’ ethical understandings during analysis of these systems. This lesson was developed by the Digital Technologies Institute in collaboration with the Digital Technologies Hub.

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Lunch box data

Use this assessment task to explore data collection, analysis and presentation.

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Network infographic

Throughout the lesson sequence, students keep and maintain a reflection log with key content to inform the development of an infographic.

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ACARA sample assessment task (F-2)

This sample assessment task has been prepared to assist teachers with the implementation of the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies, with a particular focus on data. It shows how aspects of the Digital Technologies curriculum related to data can be assessed using contexts from other learning areas and subjects. ...

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Pixels and binary digits

Students are given a bitmap image made up of coloured pixels. They explain how the image is made up of binary digits that represent each pixel. Students represent 8 colours using binary digits. Teachers assess the student’s demonstrated knowledge/skills using the checklist provided.

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The Conversation: innovation

A series of articles exploring the concept of innovation, including how governments can promote innovation, investment, science, and technology. The articles are authored by experts from universities in Australia and around the world. The collection is regularly updated with new contributions.The articles are clearly written ...

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BBC micro:bit project

The teacher assesses the student’s knowledge and skills using the student’s project log, self-reflection and think aloud.

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Glyphs F-2

A glyph is a pictorial representation of data, in this case, to be presented as a digital artwork. The task caters for students at different levels. Teachers use the checklist provided to assess students and record observations.

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Sample Teaching and Learning Outline: Humanities and Social Sciences Year 8

Find ideas and relevant links for teaching Year 8 History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship and Economics in this resource.

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Work sample Year 10 Economics and Business: Business improvement processes

This work sample demonstrates evidence of student learning in relation to aspects of the achievement standards for Year 10 Economics and Business. The primary purpose for the work sample is to demonstrate the standard, so the focus is on what is evident in the sample not how it was created. The sample is an authentic representation ...

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Sample Teaching and Learning Outline: Humanities and Social Sciences Year 10

Find ideas and relevant links for teaching Year 10 History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship and Economics in this resource.

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Work sample Year 9 Economics and Business: Managing financial risks and rewards

This work sample demonstrates evidence of student learning in relation to aspects of the achievement standards for Year 9 Economics and Business. The primary purpose for the work sample is to demonstrate the standard, so the focus is on what is evident in the sample not how it was created. The sample is an authentic representation ...

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Work sample Year 7 Economics and Business: Characteristics of entrepreneurs

This work sample demonstrates evidence of student learning in relation to aspects of the achievement standards for Year 7 Economics and Business. The primary purpose for the work sample is to demonstrate the standard, so the focus is on what is evident in the sample not how it was created. The sample is an authentic representation ...

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Sample Teaching and Learning Outline: Humanities and Social Sciences Year 7

Find ideas and relevant links for teaching Year 7 History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship and Economics in this resource.

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Sample Teaching and Learning Outline: Humanities and Social Sciences Year 9

Find ideas and relevant links for teaching Year 9 History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship and Economics in this resource.

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Geological sequestration

This is an information sheet containing a student activity simulating geological sequestration of carbon dioxide as well as background information for teachers. The background information describes sequestration in geologic formations, including oil and gas reservoirs, unmineable coal seams and deep saline reservoirs. The ...

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Metal reactivity

Identify metals based on their reactivity with metal ions in solution. This is an activity sheet providing instructions for an experiment based on the 'Metal reactivity' series. It includes a blank data table and a photograph of the experimental set-up.

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Renewable sources of energy

This is a worksheet consisting of a blank data table designed for students to record information resulting from their research into renewable energy resources. It specifies the types of energy resources to be investigated and suggests topics for research focus.

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Forest Learning: Value-adding to wood

This is a resource about value-adding in the forest and wood products industry. Intended for use as one or two lessons for years 7 to 10 students, the resource consists of information about grading and processing logs; the use of wood and timber products in building construction; the value of Australian softwood plantations ...