Tech Skills for the Next Generation
A national snapshot of digital technologies education, participation and the factors influencing student engagement.
Help shape the future of digital education in Australian schools.
Your chance to win one of 10 × $100 gift cards. Survey closes 27 September 2026.
This is ACS's third national survey exploring computing and digital technologies education in Australian schools, building on research published in 2021 and 2024. The survey seeks to better understand how digital education is being delivered, the opportunities and challenges facing educators, and the support needed to help students develop the knowledge and skills required in an increasingly digital world.
The survey builds on an initiative first championed by the ACS ICT Educators Committee, whose members recognised the need for stronger national evidence on computing and digital technologies education in Australian schools. Their leadership helped establish the first study in 2021, creating an important baseline for understanding the opportunities and challenges facing educators across Australia.
ACS has continued this research since then, building a longer-term view of trends, challenges and opportunities across the sector.
Educators have first-hand insight into what is happening in classrooms across Australia. By taking part, you will help build a national understanding of:
Your contribution will help strengthen the evidence base used by ACS to support sector engagement, advocacy and future initiatives relating to digital education in Australia.
We want to hear from educators involved in teaching, leading or supporting computing and digital technologies education in Australian schools. This includes:
Whether digital technologies is a dedicated subject area or part of your broader teaching practice, your perspective is valuable.
3 August – 27 September 2026
10–15 minutes
Voluntary
Reported in aggregate
As a thank you for participating, respondents may choose to enter a prize draw for the chance to win one of 10 × $100 gift cards. Terms and conditions apply and will be available within the survey.
This survey builds on previous ACS research examining the state of computing and digital technologies education in Australian schools.
A national snapshot of digital technologies education, participation and the factors influencing student engagement.
A national examination of digital technologies education and its role in preparing young people for a digital future.
Share your experience of digital technologies education in Australian schools. It takes 10–15 minutes.
Survey closes on 27 September 2026.