mackellar PRIMARY SCHOOL

GOING FORWARD

3 things we would avoid or do differently

1. We published all of the learning materials as iTunes U courses, but this is not being supported beyond 2021. eBooks are a longer-term option.

2. Budgeting for replacement of ageing equipment is an ongoing challenge.

3. Continued development of staff for longevity of the program as staff come and go, and making sure this task doesn't fall on one person.

INPUT FROM DLTV and ACS

NOTE: This advice is relevant to this school snapshot as at February 2021, with documents provided at that time.

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Mackellar Primary School has adopted an approach that sees classroom teachers empowered to take ownership of the DigiTech curriculum with regular coaching from specialists within a dedicated STEM space.

The Unit overview for Levels 5-6 shows that students are engaged in a broad range of hands-on project work, aligning with the core curriculum concept of Creating Digital Solutions.

To fully address all content descriptors, Mackellar might consider a deliberate task - including assessment - for the Data and Information strand, especially the collection, manipulation and visualisation of data. For example, a set of tasks relating to data could be integrated into the research phase of a project like the spotlighted Healthy Eating game development unit, with students utilising an online survey and spreadsheet software to discover preferences for game design features. The final communication of information can be very capably addressed through the use of the Apple software students are already being familiarised with, such as Book Creator.