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Technology in the mathematics classroom
Primary

Teaching strategies Checklist : Digital Fluency check

Developing digital fluency in the classroom is a journey that grows from understanding what fluency means, to applying digital teaching strategies, reflecting with a technology checklist for teachers, and strengthening digital pedagogy so skills become meaningful experiences. Together, these steps show how digital fluency impacts education by preparing children to be confident, creative, and critical learners. The ICT in Education Teacher Academy supports teachers through every stage of this journey with lesson plans, workbook tools, and a professional pathway for continual growth — starting with a monthly trial for just $20 AUD and moving into the annual plan for lasting transformation.

15 min read

ICT tools in early childhood education
Primary

The Best ICT Tools to use in the Classroom

Across these blogs, we’ve explored the most pressing questions educators ask about digital teaching:
How do I integrate ICT in teaching with intention?
What are the best ICT tools in education to use with young children?
What makes ICT lesson plans truly effective for the early years and primary settings?
Whether you’re searching for ICT activities for early years or trying to make the most of the one digital tool in your classroom, these blogs will guide you step-by-step. You’ll find practical strategies, curriculum-aligned lesson ideas, and powerful examples of how ICT tools for teaching and learning can drive meaningful engagement.
Most importantly, you’ll see how the ICT in Education Teacher Academy helps you move beyond isolated activities—supporting your professional growth through planning tools, reflection prompts, EYLF alignment, and a structured path for ICT integration.

41 min read

Primary

Classroom Management Strategies for Laptops

When primary teacher Emma introduced laptops into her classroom, she quickly realised that managing behaviour with technology required more than just good intentions. This article explores her transformation through the ICT in Education Teacher Academy, where she learned practical classroom management strategies and gained confidence in how to manage technology in the classroom. With support from a community of like-minded educators and a structured success path, Emma turned chaos into confident, student-centred learning. Discover how you can do the same.

7 min read

Primary

Choosing the Right Apps for the Primary Classroom

Discover how to confidently choose and use classroom apps with real impact. This blog explores the exact apps supported inside the ICT in Education Teacher Academy—along with the lesson plans, planning tools, and professional learning that help teachers turn apps into meaningful classroom experiences.

11 min read

Primary

How to Evaluate Technology in the Classroom

Discover how downloading an ICT integrated lesson plan is just the beginning. In the ICT in Education Teacher Academy, members don’t just access ready-to-use technology-integrated lesson plans—they gain the support to apply them with confidence. With tools like the Wisdom Tool for instant answers and a thriving educator Community for real-world feedback, members can adapt each plan to their own context and grow professionally while teaching.

54 min read

Primary

Choosing the Right Technology in the Classroom

Choosing the Right Technology in the Classroom isn’t just about devices—it’s about purpose, pedagogy, and professional growth. Across this series, we explore what kinds of technology are available, how to use them effectively, why they matter for today’s learners, and most importantly—what kind of support teachers need to integrate them with confidence. Whether you're looking for classroom-ready examples, long-term strategies, or structured professional learning, the ICT in Education Teacher Academy offers a clear path forward. Each blog reveals a key part of that journey—and together, they show why the membership is the future of training teachers to use technology meaningfully.

27 min read

Primary Literacy

5 Easy Steps to Creating a Purposeful ICT Activity using the Australian Curriculum

From playful ICT activities for kindergarten to curriculum-aligned tasks for primary students, our recent blogs have shown how technology can meaningfully enhance teaching and learning. Each blog highlighted practical, age-appropriate ideas—from Bee Bot storytelling to digital book reviews—and how these activities support ICT capability across the early years. The final blog brought it all together, showing that it’s not just about having great lesson ideas, but about applying them with purpose. As a member of the ICT in Education Teacher Academy, educators move beyond downloading resources—they follow a guided professional learning path that transforms how they teach with technology.

14 min read