DIGITECH

success and feedback

Program reach since 2020:

• 6,000+ students
• 165+ schools
• 300+ teachers
• 98% of teachers would recommend the CME Digital Technologies Program to another colleague or school.
• 100% of teachers agree the program connects with curriculum standards and learning outcomes relevant for digital technologies

‘Incredible idea to motivate students using the real-life workforce/occupation standpoint- future options.’ 
Primary Teacher, South West Education Region

‘Like the explanation was so clear that I could understand so much.’
Primary Education Assistant, Goldfields Education Region

‘It’s all very practical, hands on, engaging, interactive and ready to go. It’s things children will want to do. All schools should be doing it.’ 
Lower Secondary Teacher, Midwest Education Region

program content

CME’s eight challenge program provides scope and sequence with K–10 digital technologies curriculum and general capabilities outcomes (including AC9).

Supporting all learners, from building confidence to ready for extension, with primary to secondary progression of learning scope and sequence.

• 5–10 hours content learning (per challenge)
• Practical, real-world examples of automation and data science use
• Beginners to intermediate python and SQL knowledge
• Combining online and hands-on activities

Delivered as a train-the-teacher model, challenge modules are led by teachers in the classroom. Teachers are supported with:

• Dedicated support from digital technologies curriculum specialists to assist with confidence in delivery, program implementation, equipment utilisation, connections with industry,  peer engagement, cross-curricular and whole-school integration
• Access to CME DigiTech Resources Hub for Teachers (participating teachers only)
• Customised coaching services

Why it matters

• 3 in 10 full-time jobs in WA are in mining and energy
• Need for digital skills in automation, robotics, data science and AI are rapidly growing
• Industry-designed program aligning with curriculum and future workforce needs
• Free program subscription for all WA schools and students

Access to the CME DigiTech Program is made available free for all WA schools through the generous funding from CME members Rio Tinto, BHP, Woodside, Chevron Wheatstone, CITIC Pacific, Talison Lithium, Albemarle, Evolution Mining, Tronox, Doral Sands, Monadelphous, and Alcoa.

Frequently asked questions

Can all WA schools participate?
Yes! Access to the program is open to all Government and Non-Government schools.

Do all the Challenges require equipment?
50 per cent of the program is online only (Automation Challenge 2, Data Science Challenges) and does not require additional equipment. Online courses are accessed via Grok Learning

What equipment does the program use?
The CME DigiTech Program uses Bee Bots®, BBC micro:bit, Bit Kit micro:car, Kitronik sensor, crocodile clip, program printed materials (available for free download).

Thank you

CME would like to thank BHP, Chevron, Citic Pacific Mining, Fortescue Metals Group, Rio Tinto, Roy Hill, Woodside Energy and Yara Pilbara for their contribution toward establishing the CME Digital Technologies Program.

In conjunction with GROK Academy and Department of Education, the CME Digital Technologies Program is a contribution toward ensuring All WA students, regardless of background or location, can participate in the future of science and technology.