The following is a list of links to websites with useful information for teachers and students.
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONS
Australia - https://dattaaustralia.com/
Victoria and Tasmania -www.datta.vic.edu.au
New South Wales - www.itensw.com.au
Australian Capital Territory - https://dattaact.wordpress.com/
Queensland https://www.dattaqld.org.au/
South Australia - www.datta.sa.edu.au
Western Australia - https://www.datta.wa.edu.au/
World Association of Technology Teachers - www.technologystudent.com
EDUCATION SITES
FOR STUDENTS
The Technology Student Site
A really good site with lots of information on electronics, mechanisms, tools and health and safety.
www.technologystudent.com
FOR TEACHERS
Systems Engineering
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/studies/systemseng/systemsengindex.html
ARDUINO AND PICAXE PROJECTS - FREE
Pat McMahon has put together a fabulous resource for teachers on his new website. With over 18 years teaching Robotics and Microcontrollers, as a Victorian Technology Teacher Pat has a wealth of info to share. There are 60 Arduino projects and 50 Picaxe projects with downloadable Pdfs, all FREE. Click here: https://www.patsrobots.com/
ABC EDUCATION- SPLASH
ABC Education free educational resources for Primary and Secondary students – thousands of videos, games and programs. Filter by topic or year. Includes Coding, Robotics, Design Solutions, Construction, more.
HOW STUFF WORKS
An interesting and informative site covering a huge range of devices and how they work.
https://www.howstuffworks.com/
MOVIE SHEETS
Movie Sheets contains one of the largest databases of classroom movie worksheets on the net. These worksheets are based on films that teachers have viewed then subsequently created film guides for. These film sheets have been tested within the classroom.
PICAXE
Revolution Education - The home of Picaxe - http://www.picaxe.com/
COMPONENTS
This site has data sheets on a huge number of semiconductor components.
www.alldatasheet.co.kr
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
This group of students are out to change the world, and what they do is very impressive. Well worth a look at what they do and worth supporting: http://roderage.com.au/#
The Alternative Energy Association - a lot of information on the many facets of alternative energy. Publishers of ReNew magazine.
www.ata.org.au
This is a website, that has "Solar Energy Tips and Resources": worth a look, even though it is more aimed at household and industry www.engios.com
BATTERIES
Lots of information on all types of batteries to be found at Battery University.
www.batteryuniversity.com
Disposing Batteries The Right Way
batteryspecialists.com.au/blogs/news/disposing-batteries-the-right-way
MODEL SOLAR CHALLENGES
The Australian-International Model Solar Challenges for cars and boats are held in the various states, with the culmination being the National competition.
o Australian International Model Solar Vehicle Challenge https://www.modelsolarchallenge.com.au/
o Victorian Model Solar Challenge http://www.modelsolar.org.au/
Victorian Model Solar Challenge 2025 Event
Clint Steele interviewed their educational specialist, Wendy Jobling, about how you can provide the best STEM experience to your students. You can can watch the recording here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StK0FRpOUPQ
This episode is full of practical advice that will resonate with educators, parents, and anyone passionate about STEM education. Whether you're looking for Model Solar Vehicle Challenge specific advice or simply want to learn more about engaging students in hands-on learning, this episode is for you!
Clint Steele, Chair of Victorian Model Solar Vehicle Challenge
o NT Model Solar Challenge
o Tasmanian Model Solar Challenge http://www.tassolarchallenge.org/
WORKBOOKS
Technology workbooks for Year 11 & 12.
www.laptek.com.au