7–8Technology 7–8 Syllabus (2023)
The new Technology 7–8 Syllabus (2023) is to be implemented from 2026 and will replace the Technology Mandatory 7–8 Syllabus (2017).
2025 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2026 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts. Schools may choose to implement the new syllabus during the planning and preparation phase.
Content
Stage 4
Identify appropriate hardware and software to develop design ideas and solutions
Describe secure methods to share data and information safely online
Outline factors affecting the design of digital solutions
Investigate data transmission and security through wired, wireless and mobile networks
Collect, use and store data and information from a range of sources
Assess Loading and privacy risks
Explain ethical considerations for the ownership of data, information and Loading applications
Describe how digital solutions and communication technologies can contribute to sustainability
Apply Loading and Loading to assess ideas and develop quality solutions
Investigate how Aboriginal communication practices inform current and emerging digital and communication technologies
Use hardware and software to design, communicate and manage the development of digital solutions
Create written texts and use graphics applications to communicate design ideas and solutions
Use Loading to solve problems and design solutions
Select data, information, tools, systems and technologies to make digital solutions and Loading
Design Loading considering the Loading of digital systems
Develop and trace algorithms using Loading , Loading and a range of data types
Use control structures and Loading to implement, modify and test programs using coding
Demonstrate safe practices when using and developing digital and communication technologies
Document design processes when using digital and communication technologies
Evaluate authenticity, accuracy and timeliness of data and information
Use data and digital systems to code, test and evaluate design ideas and quality solutions
Work collaboratively to optimise digital solutions and algorithms
Use factors affecting design to evaluate user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX)