Digital Technologies 1: Design Thinking Made Practical

Ready to build on your understanding of the digital technologies curriculum and learn effective ways to incorporate it into your lessons? Part 1 of our 3 part digital technologies series unpacks the concept of design thinking and shows you how to teach it using the tools available to you in the classroom.

  • Targeted to

    All educators

  • 1.5 Hours

    Course Duration

  • Standards

    2.1 & 2.3 (AITSL)
    2.1.2 & 2.3.2 (NESA)

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About this course

This course unpacks how to effectively introduce and build design thinking in alignment with the NSW Digital Technologies syllabus. However, the content is relevant for teachers across Australia. It explores key concepts such as identifying user needs, generating and refining ideas, prototyping, and evaluating solutions.​​​​​​​

Teachers will gain practical strategies and lesson examples to embed empathy, creativity, and critical thinking into their teaching. This course is designed to support teachers working with Years 5–8. This is the first in a three-part series exploring key thinking skills.

You will:

  • Explore how design thinking aligns with the NSW Technologies syllabus for Years 5–8 and how this is relevant for other states and territories 
  • Understand the key stages and principles of the design thinking process 
  • Identify strategies to introduce and scaffold design thinking in the classroom 
  • Access practical lesson ideas and resources to support student-centred problem solving 

This course counts toward the PD requirements in your state

ClassCover Learn is an accessible way for Australian teachers to choose PD courses that interest you while helping maintain your accreditation. All courses on ClassCover Learn are created in line with AITSL Professional Standards for Teachers and count towards your teacher PD quota to maintain your accreditation.

For NSW teachers, ClassCover Learn is a recognised NESA registered professional development provider.

Learn more about the PD requirements in your state or territory

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Catherine Newington

Former Teacher & ICT Educator's Specialist @ ACS

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About the presenter

Catherine Newington is a Victoria-based former educator and ICT Educators’ Specialist with ACS (the Australian Computer Society). In her role she leads a program supporting the implimentation of the Digital Technologies Curriculum in schools across Australia. Catherine is an expert at creating lesson plans and classroom resources that promote a greater understanding of STEM.