In the week beginning 23rd March through to 27th March, we will be delivering a huge program of video conferences for DET teachers in NSW. There are 3 underlying themes to this conference: Open Education, Indigenous Education and Communities of Schools.
Macquarie ICT Innovations Centre
Embracing Challenges
Friday, 27 February 2009
Monday, 23 February 2009
Easy 2.0 Pieces to Piece Together
Easy 2.0 Pieces to Piece Together @
http://newtoolsworkshop.wikispaces.com/
Introducing Web2.0 tools
I found much worthwhile information about using PowerPoint @
http://newtoolsworkshop.wikispaces.com/PowerPoint+Reform+Tools
http://newtoolsworkshop.wikispaces.com/
Introducing Web2.0 tools
I found much worthwhile information about using PowerPoint @
http://newtoolsworkshop.wikispaces.com/PowerPoint+Reform+Tools
Primary ICT IWB Science lessons
This 15 minute video offers seven whiteboard lesson start ideas for primary science:
Teachers TV website
What can the Teachers TV website offer me?
With over 2000 videos available online, the Teachers TV website is an invaluable resource for any busy education professional. Watch videos when you want and download great resources including lesson plans, worksheets and more.
You can watch videos online, view the TV guide and read programme information without registering. However, registration takes just a few moments and once it's done you'll be able to download videos and access many more online functions, enabling you to make the very best of Teachers TV.
"Teachers and principals from across Australia were involved in the development of Teachers TV to ensure all content is relevant and useable for teachers of all levels of experience from both primary and secondary schools." http://www.catholicschools.nsw.edu.au/Latest-News/School-news/News.aspx/Teachers-TV-now-broadcasting.aspx
Sunday, 22 February 2009
Spelling City
SpellingCity is an online spelling program that makes practicing for spelling tests fun.
Ask some of the 4-5C kids!!
Ask some of the 4-5C kids!!
New teacher tools to support Gifted and Talented Students
Curriculum Support:
The Gifted and Talented Curriculum Support web site has additional material on:
Enrichment and extension programs in the Program organisation and Curriculum differentiation sections
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Support through a number of case studies conducted in schools throughout the state
Selective high schools and opportunity classes
Selective high schools Years 8 to 11 entry.
The Parent information package (pdf 502kb) provides information about policy and provision for the education of gifted and talented students in NSW public schools. It gives parents an understanding of the definition, needs and characteristics of gifted students.
The Gifted and Talented Curriculum Support web site has additional material on:
Enrichment and extension programs in the Program organisation and Curriculum differentiation sections
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Support through a number of case studies conducted in schools throughout the state
Selective high schools and opportunity classes
Selective high schools Years 8 to 11 entry.
The Parent information package (pdf 502kb) provides information about policy and provision for the education of gifted and talented students in NSW public schools. It gives parents an understanding of the definition, needs and characteristics of gifted students.
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
Sites2See
Sites2See draws on CLI's expertise to support parents, teachers and students in using selected resources or websites.
Welcome to CLI
The Centre for Learning Innovation (CLI) produces high quality learning resources and provides leadership in the use of technology in education and training.
CLI is part of the Department of Education and Training, a government agency within the state of New South Wales, Australia.
CLI is part of the Department of Education and Training, a government agency within the state of New South Wales, Australia.
Registration for Murder under the Microscope 2009 is now open! Visit the MuM website and check out the new theme.
TeAchnology
We provide free and easy to use resources for teachers dedicated to improving the education of today's generation of students.
Phonics resources
Below are a few of the teacher resources used in school to support the teaching of phonics. They are all in Publisher 2000 format, or Publisher 2000. You're welcome to download them, adapt them, and use them in your class. Page created by: Sir Robert Hitcham's Primary School
http://www.hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk/phonics/teacher_resources.htm
PowerPoint Spellings
Use on an interactive whiteboard for spellings with the whole class or groups on a computer. Children try and write their spellings on a small whiteboard.
Word Wheels
Cut out the two wheels, use a split pin to join them together, and start making words.
Word Cards
Sets of flashcards that can be used for anything: writing into the children's own spelling books, writing and drawing using 2Publish from 2Simple.
Phonix
Use with the wonderful Phonix cubes to build words.
Onset & Rime books
Print out on paper, fold in half, and half again along the lines, fold in the last third, staple and cut along the top and bottom to make an onset and rime book.
Card slots
Print out on card. Cut out the card, the slots and the strip, insert the strip into the slots, and make your won words.
http://www.hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk/phonics/teacher_resources.htm
PowerPoint Spellings
Use on an interactive whiteboard for spellings with the whole class or groups on a computer. Children try and write their spellings on a small whiteboard.
Word Wheels
Cut out the two wheels, use a split pin to join them together, and start making words.
Word Cards
Sets of flashcards that can be used for anything: writing into the children's own spelling books, writing and drawing using 2Publish from 2Simple.
Phonix
Use with the wonderful Phonix cubes to build words.
Onset & Rime books
Print out on paper, fold in half, and half again along the lines, fold in the last third, staple and cut along the top and bottom to make an onset and rime book.
Card slots
Print out on card. Cut out the card, the slots and the strip, insert the strip into the slots, and make your won words.
Monday, 16 February 2009
Technology, Entertainment and Design videos
TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from those three worlds.
This site makes the best talks and performances from TED available to the public, for free. More than 200 talks from our archive are now available, with more added each week. These videos are released under a Creative Commons license, so they can be freely shared and reposted.
Check out the following link for a visual list of the video themes available
Check out this latest video on siftables-smart blocks ! Incredible potential