Digital Technologies Institute October Newsletter

Whether you’re gearing up for Term 4, planning for 2026, or just looking for fresh inspiration, we’ve got something for you this month. From hands-on kits like the B4 Spark to a ready-to-run Python course, plus smart planning tools and AI and coding PD — everything is designed to make Digital Technologies more engaging, accessible, and classroom-ready.

🔔 In This Issue

🧰 B4 Spark is landing in classrooms

🐍 Plan your Term 4 Python unit

🚀 Scope 2026 with the Curriculum Search Engine

🎓 AI+Python PD sessions Live + self-paced options

🎬 AI Videos your students will enjoy

🧰 B4 Spark Is Landing in Classrooms

Educators are unpacking their B4 Spark kits — and bringing binary, data flow, and computing fundamentals to life.

The Spark offers:

Hands-on tasks aligned to Digital Technologies V9
Two kit versions: Core for foundational learning, Master Programmer for cybersecurity
A scaffolded journey into how computers work — from circuits to code

👉 Check it out

🐍 Planning Python for Term 4?

We’ve got your next unit sorted.

The Python Intro Course on MyComputerBrain is:

🆓 Free
💻 Browser-based, no install required
🎯 Curriculum-aligned for Years 7–10
📖 Driven by a mysterious sci-fi narrative that hooks students
🕒 Between 4-6 hours of classroom time.

Students write code to decode and repair a system, awaken a dormant AI, and solve real Python problems — all while learning print(), input(), variables, decisions and loops.

👉 Watch the promo video.

🚀 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.

👉 Check it out

Teacher PD: Learn, Grow, Inspire

Here are our live Professional Development sessions for the remainder of October and 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), 3pm (Darwin). Participants will receive a certificate, and all registered teachers will get access to the recording and slides within 24h. 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
October 14, November 4	Artificial Intelligence Primer Express	Artificial Intelligence
October 15, November 20	Python Primer Express	Coding
October 16, November 6	Coding with Artificial Intelligence	Artificial Intelligence, Coding
October 22, November 13	AI: Ethics, Privacy and Society	Artificial Intelligence
November 12	U nderstanding Generative AI	Artificial Intelligence

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.