Tech for Good · Term 3

Technology for Communication

Students explore how technology helps people communicate over long distances and in different ways.

Key Questions

  1. Explain how a phone helps you talk to family who live far away.
  2. Compare how a video call is different from sending a written message.
  3. Design a new way for people to communicate using technology.

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9TDE2K05
Year: Year 1
Subject: Technologies
Unit: Tech for Good
Period: Term 3

Suggested Methodologies

Case Study Analysis

Deep dive into a real-world case with structured analysis

30–50 min

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Think-Pair-Share

Individual reflection, then partner discussion, then class share-out

10–20 min

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