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Energise Your Classroom for 2026
Welcome back to the classroom! As Term 1 begins, we’re here to support your 2026 journey with curriculum-ready coding platforms, practical PD, and exciting AI teaching tools. Whether you’re introducing Python for the first time or looking to deepen your students’ understanding of AI, we’ve got something for you. Plus, we’re proud to share important compliance updates for schools using MyComputerBrain™.
🔔 In This Issue
✅ MyComputerBrain™ has been ST4S-assessed
🎓 PD sessions – AI, Python, Digital Technologies, Digital Literacy
🧠 Come See Us at the ICTENSW State Conference
⚡ New B4 Spark Kits Available
🔍 Try the Curriculum Search Engine
✅ MyComputerBrain™ has been ST4S-assessed
We are excited to announce that MyComputerBrain™ (v 202510) has successfully completed the Safer Technologies 4 Schools (ST4S) assessment process. It qualified to be part of the Safer Technologies 4 Schools (ST4S) Product Badge Program in 2025. Visit the the MyComputerBrain™ ST4S page for more details.
The Safer Technologies 4 Schools (ST4S) service is a national standardised approach to evaluating digital products and services used by schools across Australia. It is supported by the state and territory governments and the Catholic and independent school sectors. Learn more at www.st4s.edu.au .
Teacher Professional Development
Our February–March 2026 PD schedule is now live! Join us for engaging, curriculum-linked sessions on AI, Python, Ethics, and Generative Technologies.
Start times
🕒 3:30 pm (Brisbane) | 4 pm (Adelaide) | 4:30 pm (Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart)
🕝 1:30 pm (Perth) | 3 pm (Darwin)
Duration:
Between 60 and 90 minutes.
Teachers receive:
A PD certificate
Access to the recording + slides within 24 hours
Free perpetual access to the Classroom AI course (valued at $30) for AI webinar attendees (applies to AI Webinars only)
Date | Topic |
Feb 17, Mar 18 | Artificial Intelligence Primer Express |
Feb 18, Mar 19 | Coding with Artificial Intelligence |
Feb 24, Mar 24 | AI: Ethics, Privacy and Society |
Feb 25, Mar 25 | Understanding Generative AI |
Feb 26, March 26 | Python Primer Express |
📅 Register early to secure your spot!
If you prefer to do AI-related PD at times that suit you best:
The DTI Classroom offers an interactive, self-paced AI workshop. It includes everything teachers need to get started with AI teaching. 👉 Check it out
You can subscribe to our AI video channel to watch AI webinars at your convenience. 👉 Check it out and scroll to the bottom of the page.
Further, there is also great pre-recorded PD on Digital Technologies and Digital Literacy by curriculum Authors Anna Kinnane and Paula Christopersen.
🧠 Come See Us at the ICTENSW State Conference
We’re excited to exhibit at the ICTENSW State Conference on March 14–15 in Sydney. If you’re attending, drop by our booth to explore our B4 kits, our AI and Python Courses, the Curriculum Search Engine and more.
We will also be presenting a session on AI + Coding – Practical Classroom Projects: This session highlights engaging AI projects for late primary and secondary students, blending machine learning concepts with real-world coding applications.
⚡ New B4 Spark Kits Available
We have replenished our B4 Spark stock! These kits are ideal for late primary and early secondary students to explore logic, memory, programming, and the inner workings of a Digital System.
Explore the product at 👉 Spark Home.
🔍 Try the Curriculum Search Engine
Teachers across Australia are using our Curriculum Search Engine to quickly locate Digital Technologies and Digital Literacy content across v9 of the Australian Curriculum. And not just that. It maps any topic to the Australian Curriuclum, creates lesson ideas and lesson plans in a snap.
Find content descriptors, filter by band, and unlock new ideas for teaching and assessment.
As we launch into 2026, we remain committed to supporting you with practical tools, inspiring PD, and curriculum-aligned resources. Whether you’re exploring AI, upskilling in Python, or searching for the perfect content match with our 🧐 Curriculum Search Engine, we’re here to help you energise your classroom.
Warm Regards,
Dr. Karsten Schulz
- Digital Technologies Institute PTY LTD
- Nov 4, 2025
- 3 min read
Wrap up Term 4 with impact. Whether you’re looking to inject energy into your final weeks or preparing for a strong start in 2026, we’ve got fast-paced challenges, quick-start coding, and classroom-ready PD — all designed to support you and your students.
🔔 In This Issue
💣 Hack the Bank – A classroom cyber heist
🐍 Python Intro Express – Coding that fits into a single week
🌍 Available in 5 languages – Python & GenAI courses go global
🚀 Scope 2026 with the Curriculum Search Engine
🎓 PD sessions – AI, Python, and Generative AI
🎬 New Activity Intros: Hack the Bank & Capture the Flag
💣 Feature: Hack the Bank Has Arrived
A cyber challenge designed for classroom fun and serious thinking.
Students take on the role of ethical hackers, solving cybersecurity puzzles to crack open a virtual vault.
👾 Separate editions for Primary and Secondary
⏱ 30–45 minutes — perfect for end-of-term
💡 Unplugged and online delivery options
🎯 Aligned to Digital Technologies V9
🐍 Python Intro Express – Short. Free. Story-Driven.
Only have a few lessons left this term? Python Intro Express is a condensed, 1–2 lesson version of our popular story-based Python course.
✅ Free and browser-based
✅ Perfect for Years 7–10
✅ Teaches print(), input(), variables, decisions, loops — through a mysterious AI storyline.
🌍 Our Courses Are Now Multilingual
We’re proud to offer Python Intro, Python Intro Express and Generative AI in five languages:
🇦🇺 English
🇩🇪 German
🇫🇷 French
🇪🇸 Spanish
🇨🇳 Chinese (Simplified)
All language options are built into the platform — just select your preferred language , or change it anytime during the course. Great for EAL students and international schools!
🚀 Scope 2026 with the Curriculum Search Engine
Planning a whole-school approach or building your 2026 sequence? Use the CSE to:
Search concepts, capabilities, or priorities
Map ideas across learning areas
Quickly find key curriculum terms
Save time with AI-generated lesson ideas
Try searching “ethical systems” or “sustainability” and see the links unfold.
Teacher PD: Learn, Grow, Inspire
Here are our live Professional Development sessions for November. The sessions are independent of each other. You can combine them to suit your needs and interests. The sessions start at 3:30 pm (Brisbane), 4 pm (Adelaide), 4:30 pm (Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart), 1:30 pm (Perth), and 3 pm (Darwin). Participants will receive a certificate, and all registered teachers will get access to the recording and slides within 24 hours. The AI webinars include free perpetual access to the DTI Classroom AI course, valued at $30.
📅 Register early to secure your spot!
When | Topic | Domain |
November 6 | Artificial Intelligence, Coding | |
November 12 | Artificial Intelligence | |
November 13 | Artificial Intelligence | |
November 20 | Coding |
If you prefer to do AI-related PD at times that suit you best:
The DTI Classroom offers an interactive, self-paced AI workshop. It includes everything teachers need to get started with AI teaching. 👉 Check it out
You can subscribe to our AI video channel to watch AI webinars at your convenience. 👉 Check it out and scroll to the bottom of the page.
🎬 New Activity Intros: Hack the Bank & Capture the Flag
We’ve added two cinematic intro videos to MyComputerBrain to build excitement and set the tone for your next classroom adventure.
🔐 Hack the Bank – Cyber Activity
An electrifying setup for a fast-paced challenge where students become ethical hackers racing to crack a secure vault. Ideal for wrapping up Term 4 with a bang.
🏁 Capture the Flag with AI and Robotics
Set in a futuristic, AI-driven city, this immersive intro kicks off a strategic game of coding, robotics, and AI-powered decision-making.
🎥 Use these short intros to build anticipation, spark student curiosity, and lead into engaging hands-on learning experiences.
As Term 4 heads into its final weeks, we hope these tools help you keep students engaged, learning, and curious. Whether you’re coding with a mysterious AI, cracking a virtual vault, or planning for 2026 — we’re proud to be supporting you on the journey.
Warm Regards,
Dr. Karsten Schulz
- Digital Technologies Institute PTY LTD
- Oct 27, 2025
- 1 min read
Turn your classroom into a cyber-safe escape room!
Hack the Bank is an engaging digital forensics challenge where students become Junior Cyber Agents on a mission to crack the code and unlock a virtual vault. Packed with puzzles based on a social media profile, this activity builds critical thinking and digital awareness in a fun, student-led way.
💡 No student logins, no installs, no cost.
🖥️ Can be run unplugged or online — solo or in teams.
🕒 Approx 45 minutes
🧒 Primary Edition (Years 3–6)
Tailored for younger learners, the Primary edition builds critical thinking through playful logic puzzles like counting paws 🐾, decoding simple ciphers, and pizza-themed maths 🍕. Perfect for introducing cyber safety in a fun and age-appropriate way.
👩🎓 Secondary Edition (Years 7–10)
This challenge starts with a dramatic, cinematic 1-minute video. Designed for older students ready to dive deeper into digital citizenship, the Secondary edition explores password strength, 2FA codes, and social engineering risks. Students sharpen their cybersecurity smarts while solving more complex logic puzzles and encryption challenges.
Both versions include a digital profile, multiple challenges, and an interactive virtual vault!
🎯 Aligned with Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies
🧩 Promotes digital literacy and responsible online behaviour
🏫 Great for classroom or incursion-style sessions
💻 No student accounts needed
🚫 Zero cost
Teachers with a MyComputerBrain Teacher account can access the activity's Teacher Overview page, which contains links to the solutions, activity sheets, and tips & tricks.
👉 Choose your version and challenge your students to Hack the Bank!
