Digital Learning Websites

NFSA Digital Learning combines the former Screen Australia Digital Learning websites and NFSA’s online education resources. These content rich education websites feature thousands of video and audio clips available for streaming and downloading.

The websites marked * below and their contents have been managed by NFSA under license from Screen Australia since 10 May 2010. NFSA does not own these websites, and the copyright arrangements which apply to them differ from those of other NFSA websites. This information can be accessed in the copyright section of each individual website.

Digital Resource Finder

Digital Resource Finder

A database of almost 400 clips matched with print-friendly two-page resource sheets. Includes background information, engaging student research and classroom activities.*

australianscreen

australianscreen education collection

Over 1,000 clips on australianscreen are searchable by curriculum categories and have teachers notes developed by Education Services Australia through The Le@rning Federation.

Twelve Canoes

Twelve Canoes

Paints a compelling portrait of the people, history, culture and place of the Yolngu people. A study guide which supports this website is available from Metro Magazine

Australia’s Heritage – National Treasures website

Australia’s Heritage – National Treasures

Treasures from Australia’s National Heritage List.*

Screen Asia website

Screen Asia

Supports the development of Asia literacy in the middle years.*

Australian History Time line website

Australian History Timeline

Search film excerpts via people, place and decade.*

Charles Darwin The Australian Connection website

Charles Darwin – The Australian Connection

Darwin’s historic Beagle voyage featuring interactive learning activities.*

Kahootz 3 website

Kahootz 3 Discovery Quest

Collect extraordinary documentary photographs to place into your very own Kahootz 3 world.*

Talk back classroom learning journeys website

Talkback Classroom Learning Journeys

Follow Australian secondary students as they interview leading decision makers and investigate the issues that matter.*

Arts Portal website

Arts Portal

Access a wealth of performing and visual arts resources.*

National Treasures website

Investigating National Treasures with Warren Brown

Join cartoonist Warren Brown as he discovers national treasures that bring Australian history to life.*

Do it yourself documentary website

DIY DOCO

Engage students in the world of documentary storytelling.*

Mabo - The Native Title Revolution website

Mabo – The Native Title Revolution

The Mabo legal case and the important issues it raises.*

Australian Biography Online website

Australian Biography Online

Extraordinary Australians talk about their lives.*

Constructing Australia website

Constructing Australia

Three powerful stories of nation building – the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Kalgoorlie Pipeline and the Overland Telegraph.*

Moving History website

Moving History: 60 years of Film Australia

Provides a history of documentary making at Film Australia.*

Pacific Stories website

Pacific Stories Learning

A gateway to the Pacific region. Features a teacher guide and interactive map.*

Ceremony website

Ceremony: The Djungguwan of North-East Arnhem Land

The vital role of ceremony in the Yolngu culture.*

Australians at Work website

Australians at Work

These video clips show everyday Australians at work in a variety of contexts.*

From Wireless to Web website

From Wireless to Web

A selective history of broadcast media in Australia.*

Captain James Cook website

Captain James Cook

Explores one of the greatest explorers of all time.*

On the Rails website

On the Rails: exploring Australia by train

Interactive journey following Australian trains through time and place.*

Completely Gorgeous

completely GORGEOUS by Kaz Cooke

An hilarious and helpful look at body image for modern girls and guys.*

Aeroplane Jelly for Kids

Aeroplane Jelly for Kids

Discover the secret to Aeroplane Jelly's lasting appeal.

On the Rails website

Reading Archival Film

Moving images may be read in many ways. This schema and discussion guide is a starting point in the analysis of moving image from a variety of viewpoints.

Reading Archival Sound

Reading Archival Sound

Recorded sound may be read in many ways. This schema and discussion guide is a starting point in the interpretation and analysis of archival sound information.

School Screen online resources

School Screen online resources

Study guides for School Screen touring films.

Radio Waves

Radio Waves

Explore how radio has transformed our lives. Activities include interviewing the 'PM', recording a radio serial and creating your own radio station.

Early Australian Television

Early Australian Television

Go behind the scenes. Become a TV producer! Create a visual presentation from an audio text.