by Sandy Phillips | Apr 22, 2016 | Curriculum, Digital Technologies, Digital technology, Pedagogy, Professional Learning, STEM
The Design and Technology Teachers Association (DATTA) Vic invites teachers to their STEAMpunk Conference 13 & 14 May STEAMpunk is for primary & secondary teachers. It will explore best practice in teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, Art &...
by Sandy Phillips | Apr 20, 2016 | Class Activities, Curriculum, History
Every ANZAC Day my old principal used to read the students Simpson and his donkey over the loud speaker. I remember the senior kids knowing it off by heart. Its a lovely story but for those who want to mix it up Annabel Astbury from ABC Splash has presented some great...
by Sandy Phillips | Apr 18, 2016 | Challenge, Class Activities
If you’re aged 16-22, and live outside the big cities, enter your story in the Heywire competition and be part of something big. Entries close 16 September 2016. Stories can take a variety of forms. http://www.abc.net.au/heywire/competition/ Here is the link to...
by Sandy Phillips | Apr 14, 2016 | animation, Curriculum, Digital Learning, Digital Literacy, Digital Stories, Student activities
To celebrate Education Week, Australian Centre of the Moving Image ACMI and Australian Teachers of Media ATOM invite you to find out more about the design and production of games, animations and live-action films. There are two programs suitable for secondary...
by Sandy Phillips | Apr 11, 2016 | Class Activities
Meet Graeme, illustrator Ben Wood and children’s author Deborah Abela, with a live studio and online audience. This 30 minute inspiration presents working writer/ illustrators discussing their work. ABC splash presented this live event in 2014. When asked why...
by Sandy Phillips | Mar 31, 2016 | Notice to users
Global2 will be undergoing a “grease and oil change” this weekend. We have chosen the timing of this upgrade to coincide with Victorian school holidays in order to minimise disruption for our users. The upgrade will begin Friday April 1 at 10 pm and be...
by Sandy Phillips | Mar 24, 2016 | Class Activities, Digital Resources
Wishing all Global2 bloggers a happy and safe Easter. Check out these two sites for things you can do over the school holidays in and around Victoria Weekend Notes and Thats Melbourne Here are some ideas to try at home Here are some activities to...
by Sandy Phillips | Mar 21, 2016 | Class Activities, Digital Technologies, Online Projects, Online Resources, Student activities
Don’t miss this FREE webinar opportunity This Wednesday, 23rd March from 12.00pm – 1.00pm (AEDT) Register NOW!!! Little Lunch is a comedy series where every episode takes place during that highly anticipated school day break – morning snack time! It is centred around...
by Sandy Phillips | Mar 17, 2016 | How To, STEM
Don’t miss our two Maker events being offered this Friday and Saturday, guaranteed to excite and engage: Friday 18th March 2016 10.00am -2.00pm : Mini Maker Education Day. Register NOW! Saturday 19th March 10.00am – 4.30pm: Melbourne Mini Maker Faire @KIOSC (Community...
by Sandy Phillips | Mar 17, 2016 | Cybersafety
The sixth National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence is being held on Friday, 18 March 2016. DET and the eSafety Commission are holding a webinar supporting respectful and safe communicating online tomorrow at 10:00am See Details Any schools experiencing...
