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The first document provides information about a draft copy of a new computing technology textbook being made available, including details on publication date and the online platform that will support the course. Users are asked to provide feedback if they intend to use the text as a core resource. The second document announces that the NSW Education Standards Authority has released new secondary computing syllabuses as part of the NSW Curriculum Reform, including information on implementation and support materials. Schools can prepare to teach the new syllabuses from 2023.

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The first document provides information about a draft copy of a new computing technology textbook being made available, including details on publication date and the online platform that will support the course. Users are asked to provide feedback if they intend to use the text as a core resource. The second document announces that the NSW Education Standards Authority has released new secondary computing syllabuses as part of the NSW Curriculum Reform, including information on implementation and support materials. Schools can prepare to teach the new syllabuses from 2023.

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TEXTBOOK INFORMATION

I can finally share a full draft copy of Nelson Computing Technology: A project-based Approach with
you. To look at all 16 chapters – click here

Note: there may be some errors in the final coding chapters. These will be corrected and fixed before
the title goes to print.

An un-edited Draft Scope & Sequence is also now available.


Publication date is still 15th December 2023, ready for students to use at the beginning of Term 1,
2024.

If you intend using this text as a core resource with your Computing Technology students
( booklisting it or ordering class sets) please let me know as I will then ensure you get set up with
online teacher access once the Nelson Mindtap content is ready (also scheduled for December)
If you want to have a quick overview of Nelson Mindtap, the online platform supporting the course,
I am happy to do a demonstration either online or in person.
I hope this helps and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Kind regards,
Dionne

Dionne Lombard
Senior Learning Consultant
Mobile: 0411 599 820
Email: dionne.lombard@cengage.com
Hub: Level 7, 80 Dorcas Street | South Melbourne, VIC |
3205
Empowering
Web: nelsonsecondary.com.au
Learning

NESA COURSE
From: syllabusdevelopment <syllabusdevelopment@nesa.nsw.edu.au>
Sent: Monday, 21 November 2022 10:12 AM
To: syllabusdevelopment <syllabusdevelopment@nesa.nsw.edu.au>
Subject: NESA releases new Computing Technologies 7–12 syllabuses

Good Morning,
The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) is pleased to inform you that new secondary
syllabuses have been released as the next milestone of the NSW Curriculum Reform.

The syllabuses and information about implementation are available on the Digital Curriculum:
 Computing Technology 7–10
 Enterprise Computing 11–12
 Software Engineering 11–12
 Computing Technology Life Skills 11–12

Schools can plan and prepare to teach the new syllabuses in 2023. The new syllabuses will be taught
in NSW schools from 2024.
Students will sit online HSC exams for Enterprise Computing and Software Engineering from 2025.

Schools will have access to support materials including teaching advice on the Digital Curriculum to
assist with implementation. More resources will be made available over time as well as online,
accredited professional development on NESA’s online learning hub.

NESA will work with the school sectors and individual schools to prepare for HSC online exams and
ensure that all students have suitable equipment.

NESA values your experience and expertise and the feedback that was provided to inform the
development of the final syllabuses.

The Engagement Reports document the feedback received from consultation and the actions taken
by NESA in response to feedback.
You can view them through the links below:
 Computing Technology 7–10 Engagement Report
 Software Engineering 11–12 Engagement Report
 Enterprise Computing and Computing Technology Life Skills 11–12 Engagement Report

For more information on the NSW Curriculum Reform please visit the NSW Curriculum Reform
website. The NSW Curriculum Reform timeline is available on the NESA website.

Feel free to share this message with your colleagues and community.

Best wishes

Curriculum Reform Team

NSW Education Standards Authority


Lvl 4, 117 Clarence St Sydney NSW 2000 | GPO Box 5300 Sydney NSW 2001
T: +61 2 9367 8111

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