The ACMA units of work

Ethical use of technology

This unit aims to help students to:

• begin to understand what ethics are and how they apply to use of the Internet
• acknowledge the effect that plagiarism, copyright breaches, and illegal downloading have on the owners of content.

Unit downloads

The units of work are available for download in PDF.

Selected activities from each unit are available as Notebook files to enable use with interactive whiteboards.

1. Ethical use of technology (PDF 573KB) 
2. Smart board activity -Ethical use of technology internet use (NOTEBOOK 279KB) 

A balanced approach to using Technology

This unit aims to help students to:

• understand that leading a balanced lifestyle is important
• recognise that spending too much time engaged with technology can have detrimental effects on other parts of their lives.

Unit downloads

The units of work are available for download in PDF.

Selected activities from each unit are available as Notebook files to enable use with interactive whiteboards.

1. A balanced approach to using Technology (PDF 718KB)

Netbasics e-Security

This unit of work aims to help students to:

• Identify risks to computers and personal information, including financial details
• Identify software, hardware and behaviour required to keep computers and finances safe

Unit downloads

The units of work are available for download in PDF.

Selected activities from each unit are available as Notebook files to enable use with interactive whiteboards.

1. Lower secondary ages 12-13 Netbasics e-security (DOCX 323KB)