Talk to me!
In this lesson sequence that focuses on input devices, students are explore the possibilities and new types of functionality enabled by these technologies over time.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 5-6 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Lesson ideas |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Digital systems |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI6K01
Investigate the main internal components of common digital systems and their function |
| Keywords | Input devices, Technological change, Virtual reality, Digital systems |
| Organisation | ESA |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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