An online professional learning program related to using a range of digital tools in the classroom has been developed to meet request from schools.
Focus areas will include:
- Beyond classroom walls – Web conferencing (2 sessions)
- Social media in teaching and learning (2 sessions)
- Mobile devices across the curriculum (1 session)
To register yourself or anyone at your school for one or all of the courses click here.
For the PDF information sheet to display in your school (similar to below) please click this link – Using Digital Tools in the Classroom
For more information or enquires please contact Penny Rowe on 03 9651 3017 or email rowe.penelope.m@edumail.vic.gov.au
| Webinar date/time | Focus Title | Presenter | Target audience |
| Wednesday, 21th May 2014, 4pm and
Wednesday, 28th May 2014, 4pm |
Beyond Classroom Walls – Web Conferencing These sessions will support teachers to use web/video conferencing tools such as polycom, Lync, Skype and Blackboard collaborate and connect with other teachers outside of your school community. This course would be very useful to those schools that have recently received a Polycom unit and would like to learn how to use it better. |
Anne Mirtschin, Virtual Conference Centre Coach | All school staff Register |
| Thursday 5th June 2014, 4pm and
Thursday 12th June 2014, 4pm |
Using Social Media in Teaching and Learning These sessions will explore how social media can support and enhance teaching and learning. This course will help teachers to develop a better understanding around using social media safely with students, exploring some of the concerns and misconceptions. It will also help teachers who are unfamiliar with social media to learn about how it can be used for tasks such as professional networking and information gathering. |
Mel Cashin, Digital Learning Consultant | All school staff Register |
| Wednesday 18th June 2014, 4pm | Mobile devices across the curriculum This session will explore using mobile devices, such as iPads, in the classroom in creative ways. We will consider the value and use of various apps across all curriculum areas including video, animation, recount, storytelling, and augmented reality. There will be opportunities for discussion around how to overcome barriers such as the transfer of data, connecting, creating a multi-device environment and implications of particular apps. |
Penny Rowe Senior Project officer, Digital Learning Branch | All school staff Register |