Digital literacy refers to the ability of individuals to use digital tools and facilities to identify, access, manage, integrate, evaluate, analyse and synthesise digital resources. It also refers to the ability to use these tools and facilities effectively to construct new knowledge, create media expressions, and communicate with others. Digitally literate teachers and students are able to carry out basic computer-based operations and access resources for everyday use. They are also able to evaluate and select appropriate software programs with which to learn. Within each software program, the digitally literate individual will be able to select the most appropriate feature/functions to solve problems or to demonstrate understanding of knowledge acquired. Digital literacy facilitates science students' collection and presentation of data and, more generally, helps students to learn more effectively with the range of ICT-enabled affordances, freeing up cognitive resources for attention to science content.
The general capabilities set out in the Australian Curriculum cut across traditional subject boundaries and help to prepare students for life in an increasingly complex, changing, information-rich, technology-rich and globalised world – Curriculum Perspectives.
The general capabilities set out in the Australian Curriculum can help to equip students for success in today's world, but efforts to implement them face two challenges – Curriculum Perspectives.
HPE in the compulsory years should guide children toward enjoyment of physical activity and eating, and acceptance of diverse body types – Primary and Middle Years Educator.