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A free professional learning challenge to help you teach Digital Technologies with confidence.

Join the free, 6-week transformative challenge kicking off 5 August.
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  The challenge is FREE to join and learn.
  Members only final challenge completion certificates.

About the Challenge

Plugged In is a 6-week teacher challenge and transformative professional learning campaign designed to build confidence in delivering the Digital Technologies curriculum, with a strong alignment to the NSW Science and Technology Syllabus.

For NSW teachers, the challenge supports preparation for the updated syllabus, which will be mandatory to teach from 2027. Educators from all states are welcome and will find practical, relevant learning throughout.

Plugged In is brought to you by ClassCover Learn, in partnership with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and Code for Schools.

🚀 The challenge is now live! Join in at any time!

Aligned to the NSW Curriculum
The content follows the updated NSW Science & Technology curriculum
Relevant to all states of Australia
Educators from all states are welcome to participate and will find relevant, practical insights and learning opportunities.

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of Australian teachers expected to teach digital technologies reported they don’t feel confident teaching it

72%

Of australian teachers feel they lack enough support to teach it effectively

56% 

Of Australian teachers had not completed any form of professional learning in Digital Technologies in 2024
Source: ANU & ACS 'Tech skills for the next generation' report. Data reflects teachers expected to deliver Digital Technologies in schools.

Register for the FREE live sessions now!

Join the full challenge or just catch the live sessions. It's 100% free to join in!

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Live Part 1

Design Thinking Made Practical

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This session has already aired. Catch the replay in the challenge hub now!
Live Part 2 - Up Next!

Building Computational Thinking with Scratch

  TUES 26 AUG 5PM AEST
Live Part 3

Building Computational Thinking with Python

  TUES 9 SEPT 5PM AEST

The Challenge Schedule

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The Plugged In Challenge Track

While grounded in the NSW curriculum and supported by the NSW Department of Education, educators from all states are welcome to participate and will find relevant, practical insights and learning opportunities.

👉 This event is completely free to join and take part in.
👉 ClassCover Learn members receive certificates of completion

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  • Kick off the challenge with free access to the foundational course 
  • Three expert-led live webinar workshops unpacking core DT concepts
  • Six weeks of challenge tasks, released weekly, to help you explore, reflect, and confidently teach Digital Technologies
  • Bonus resources, tools and ideas to try in your own time
  • Opportunities to connect, share and celebrate with others

Meet Your Challengers

Catherine Newington
ICT Educator's Specialist, ACS
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Catherine Newington is a Victoria-based former educator and ICT Educators’ Specialist with ACS (the Australian Computer Society). I

n her role she leads a program supporting the implementation 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.

Megan Woff
CEO - Code for Schools
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Megan Woff is a leader focused on driving systemic change to build a more equitable and innovative future for Australia.

As CEO of Code for Schools, she leverages her experience in scaling organisations and championing diversity to lead the charity's mission. By focusing on teacher empowerment and building industry-school connections, Megan is building a sustainable pathway to a more tech-fluent nation.

Toan Huynh
Director, Teaching and Learning
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Toan Huynh is the Director of Teaching and Learning at Code for Schools.

Previously he was the Head of Computer Science and a 7 - 12 secondary teacher at Haileybury Senior College, and the John Monash Science School in Victoria. Prior to his career in education, Toan worked for over a decade in big tech, including working in the US at Microsoft, Xbox and eBay.

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Damien Kee
Author and Independent Technology Education Expert
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Dr Damien Kee is a technology education specialist who works with teachers around the world to integrate Robotics, Programming and Electronics into the classroom.

He delivers hands-on workshops, creates resources, and speaks at conferences, helping educators bring Digital Technologies to life with confidence.

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Julia Delaney

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Alana Evans

Early Childhood Educator & Founder of Belong Be Become 

Aaron Johnston

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Meridith Ebbs

ICT and Innovation Coordinator

Kristy Elliot

Education Consultant, Founder of Restorative Pathways

Matt Esterman

Director of Innovation & Partnerships, AI Consultant, Author

Tammy McMillan

Special Education Teacher & Founder of Share Shape & Shine

Kelly Quilter

Founder of Teacher for a Day

Catherine Newington

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