by Sandy Phillips | Sep 19, 2017 | Cybersafety, Digital Literacy, Newsletter snapshot, Parents
Sharing a great article from commonsensemedia.org for teaching character to kids of all ages using media and tech written by Sierra Filucci This might be worth sharing with your parents just before the holidays. As parents, we have many hopes for our kids. We want...
by Sandy Phillips | Sep 12, 2017 | Activity Type, Class Activities, Digital technology, Gaming for learning
Victorian Games and Apps Challenge Submissions close on Wednesday, October 11 2017 What is the problem, issue or challenge you want to take on? Could you create a game? How is your game or app going to increase awareness, provide strategies, create empathy or make...
by Sandy Phillips | Sep 12, 2017 | Activity Type, Games, Pedagogy, Professional Learning
The Education in Games Summit returns to ACMI on Friday 27 October 2017. Get your tickets here As its part of Melbourne International Games Week The Education in Games Summit (#EiGS17) showcases best practice implementation of games; enabling teachers to effectively...
by Sandy Phillips | Sep 12, 2017 | Activity Type, Digital Technologies, Digital technology, Pedagogy, Professional Learning
Calling for Expressions of Interest for the DigiTech Start-Ups Initiative by Friday 29th September. Full Details Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education is one of the Government’s priorities in its vision for Victoria as the Education...
by Sandy Phillips | Sep 1, 2017 | Cybersafety
As part of both National Child Protection Week and the Victorian Games and Apps Challenge we are holding webinars to support students to Stay Safe in the Game. Audience: Years 4, 5 and 6 students. Tues 5 Sept 2017, 2 – 2.40 pm & Thurs 7 Sept 9.30 –...