The Digital Technologies curriculum at OLW enables students to become confident and creative developers of digital solutions through the application of information systems and specific ways of thinking about problem solving. Students acquire a deep knowledge and understanding of digital systems, data and information and the processes associated with creating digital solutions so they can take up an active role in meeting current and future needs. The curriculum has been designed to provide practical opportunities for students to explore the capacity of information systems to systematically and innovatively transform data into digital solutions through the application of computational, design and systems thinking. The curriculum also encourages students to be discerning decision makers by considering different ways of managing the interactions between digital systems, people, data and processes (information systems) and weighing up the possible benefits and potential risks for society and the environment.
The STEM program is for Foundation – Year 6 is on a semester basis. Students are exposed to various programs which equip them with skills to take to Secondary School and beyond. The units offered are:
- Coding and Robotics
- Green Screen movie making
- Stop Motion Animation
- Website & graphic design
- Electrical Circuits
Digital devices:
- Foundation to Year 2 have access to one device between two
- Foundation have one-to-one iPads
- Years 3 to 6 each have their own device
- Each learning area has access to interactive screens to support learning