Lower Primary CME DigiTech Program - Automation 1 Workshop

This workshop introduces the CME Digital Technologies Program in the Junior Years PP to Year 2 and builds foundational knowledge for classroom delivery. This online module focuses on how to develop students computational thinking skills, integrating Bee-Bots across learning areas, and supporting diverse student abilities.

Participants will: 

• Learn how Bee-Bots can be applied from early learners to older students 

• Explore unplugged resources to build computational thinking skills 

• Integrate Bee-Bots into multiple learning areas (e.g. Mathematics, Literacy, HASS, Science, The Arts) 

• Use CME Bee-Bot resources, including maps linked to WA geography and landmarks 

• Apply differentiated strategies to support a wide range of student abilities 

• Understand links to the WA Digital Technologies Curriculum, including Australian Curriculum V9 

• Explore resources, equipment, and the Grok Academy online platform 

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of the workshop, participants will: 

• Understand how Bee-Bots can be used effectively across early years and above 

• Apply unplugged resources to support computational thinking development 

• Integrate Bee-Bots across curriculum areas 

• Use CME Bee-Bot resources to connect learning with WA geography and landmarks 

• Implement differentiated strategies to meet diverse learning needs 

• Confidently access and use CME DigiTech resources via Grok Academy 

• Demonstrate understanding of program concepts and sequence 

• Navigate CME and Department Connect platforms for resource access 

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST): 

FA1.2 – Understand how students learn 

FA1.5 – Differentiate teaching 

FA2.2 – Content selection and organisation 

FA2.6 – ICT 

FA3.3 – Use teaching strategies 

FA3.4 – Select and use resources 

FA4.2 – Manage classroom activities 

We look forward to having you attend the event!