In 2020, the Ministry of Education expects that schools will be using the Digital Technologies learning area to provide students with even broader opportunities to learn in and about technology, informed by the new content around computational thinking and designing and developing digital outcomes.

The Technology learning area has been revised to strengthen the positioning of digital technologies in the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa. The goal of this change is to ensure that all learners have the opportunity to become digitally capable individuals.

The change provides a greater focus on students building their skills so they can be innovative creators of digital solutions, moving beyond solely being users and consumers of digital technologies.

In the Technology Learning area there are two new technological areas:

Computational thinking for digital technologies – Students will develop an understanding of computer science principles that underlie all digital technologies. They’ll learn core programming concepts so that they can become creators of digital technology, not just users.

Designing and developing digital outcomes – Students will learn how to design quality, fit-for-purpose digital solutions. 

At Knights Stream School Digital Technologies is learning about technology. It involves learning to be a creator in the digital world, not just learning to use systems. Our iPads are a fantastic resource where children can create new content and not just consume information.

Whaea Catherine has been leading the  professional development for the staff so we are capable of implementing this new curriculum effectively into the school over the next three years.