Commissioner for Children & Young People's Digital Challenge
The Commissioner’s Digital Challenge has been developed specifically for children and young people in South Australia because digital skills are life skills – critical for future jobs, social inclusion and a more equitable world.
The Challenge is free, no special equipment is required, and no prior experience is necessary.
It’s estimated that more than 19,000 students around South Australia took part in the Challenge in 2019. Make sure children and young people you work with are among the participants in 2020 – explore this year’s challenges below:
What is Space to Dream?
A Mars-themed design thinking challenge featuring a former astronaut’s authentic experience of outer space. Designs can be hand-drawn or built using free 3D design tools from Makers Empire. Selected designs will be showcased at MOD (Museum of Discovery). Optional resource pack for teachers including lesson plan adaptable for F-10, curriculum links and rubrics. This challenge is open to students of all ages. Access the Space to Dream Challenge here.
Register your school for Space to Dream here before 3 July 2020.
What is Learn to Speak Robot?
A coding and computational thinking challenge. Children can complete any four activities to complete the challenge. Curriculum aligned options / device-free options / activities from Code.org™ featuring popular character-themes such as Star Wars®, NBA® and Disney®. This challenge is open to students of all ages. There’s something for everyone. Access the Learn to Speak Robot Challenge here.
Register your school for Learn to Speak Robot here before 3 July 2020.
What is Early Learning Unplugged?
A device-free challenge suitable for Reception-aged children (recommended for 3-5 years). Teaches patterns and algorithmic and sequential thinking through an interactive paper-based game of hide & seek and a robot dance routine.
Download the free Early Learning Unplugged pack here.
Commissioner’s Digital Challenge Timeline
Children of all ages can take part at registered schools, at home with family, at their local library, or through participating Scouts, Guides or other community groups they belong to.