With the development of the Australian Curriculum’s Digital Technologies
In a world that is increasingly digitised and automated, it is critical to the wellbeing and sustainability of the economy, the environment and society, that the benefits of information systems are exploited ethically. This requires deep knowledge and understanding of digital systems (a component of an information system) and how to manage risks.
Not to be confused with the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) capability
In the Australian Curriculum, students develop ICT capability as they learn to use ICT effectively and appropriately to access, create and communicate information and ideas, solve problems and work collaboratively in all learning areas at school, and in their lives beyond school.
There is an emphasis on Computer Programming. Here is a page of resources to support teachers new to the ideas of programming