In 2014, the Australian Government introduced the Digital Technologies Curriculum (DTC) to equip students with essential skills in coding, computational thinking, and digital literacy. However, a 2024 report from the Australian National University Tech Policy Design Centre and the Australian Computer Society reveals that two-thirds of teachers struggle to implement this curriculum effectively.

Key challenges include a lack of resources, insufficient professional development, and difficulties in integrating digital technologies into existing lesson plans. Many educators report feeling overwhelmed by the pace of technological advancements and the need for structured, easy-to-implement solutions, as reported in a Teacher Magazine article.

The Solution: Pico’s All-in-One Learning Platform

Pico is a turnkey coding and design education platform designed to make teaching digital technologies easier, more engaging, and highly effective. With curriculum-aligned coding content and AI-powered real-time feedback, Pico helps educators deliver high-quality instruction without the technical barriers.

Addressing the Challenges in the Classroom

Pico provides solutions to the most pressing challenges faced by teachers:

• Keeping Up with Rapid Technological Change: Pico provides a pre-built, curriculum-aligned (latest ACARA v9.0) coding curriculum, ensuring educators have up-to-date and relevant lesson plans that align with national education standards.

• Reducing Complexity for Teachers: With an intuitive teacher dashboard, educators can onboard students, manage classrooms, track progress, and access teaching resources—all in one convenient place.

• Supporting Students Regardless of Experience: Pico makes coding education accessible to students of all experience levels, offering step-by-step guidance, real-time AI-powered feedback, and gamified challenges that engage students of all levels.

• Minimizing Time on Lesson Planning: Pico’s curriculum-aligned lessons remove the need for teachers to spend hours searching for suitable teaching resources, enabling them to focus on engaging and effective instruction.

• Enhancing Student Engagement: Pico transforms abstract coding concepts into hands-on, interactive activities and game development projects, making learning both fun and effective.

A Seamless Classroom Experience

Pico makes coding education effortless with a user-friendly platform that allows students to learn at their own pace while providing teachers with tools to track progress and offer personalized support. Its seamless integration into the classroom minimizes setup time, enabling educators to focus on teaching rather than troubleshooting. By removing common barriers, Pico ensures that every student—regardless of background—has access to high-quality digital education, empowering teachers to confidently deliver the Digital Technologies Curriculum and prepare students for the future.