Beyond Theory: Practical Teaching of the new Privacy and Security Curriculum Concept 2026

This session gives you concrete lesson ideas, practical assessment approaches, and a clear progression map for teaching the new privacy and security content in the 2026 WA Digital Technologies curriculum.

Across early years to Year 10, expectations have shifted. Students move from basic ideas about personal information and safe sharing, to managing accounts securely, understanding digital footprints, and eventually grappling with networks, encryption, cyber threats, and legal and ethical responsibilities.

We will step through what that progression actually looks like in classrooms. You will see age-appropriate examples, common misconceptions to watch for, and what strong evidence of understanding looks like at different year levels. The focus is clarity and coherence so you can teach privacy and security as a deliberate, building sequence rather than a disconnected set of lessons.

Attendees will hear from both presenters, before splitting into separate rooms for primary and secondary contexts.

About the Presenters: 

Ian Wilson is the 2025 ECAWA Digital Technologies Teacher of the Year. Ian is recognised for his exceptional innovation, leadership, and sustained contribution to Digital Technologies education at Coolbinia Primary School, where he has inspired students from Pre-Primary to Year 6 for more than a decade. A passionate advocate for authentic, integrated learning, Ian has transformed the teaching of Digital Technologies by linking coding, data, and design with sustainability, Aboriginal perspectives, and real-world science. His programs engage students in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that extend well beyond the classroom.

Courtney Weaver is a Digital Literacy Specialist Teacher across PK-12 at Penrhos College. She has extensive experience teaching Digital Technologies, particularly in the Secondary classroom as well as over 15 years working in the IT industry. She is the former Head of Education at Grok Academy and is considered an expert on the Digital Technologies curriculum and it's implementation in Western Australia.