K-12 ICT Support Workshops

Term 1 Workshops 2010

ICT Professional development and support is available to all teachers K-12 in the South Western Sydney region. The following workshops provide opportunities for teachers to increase confidence using a range of ICTs, aligned to the curriculum, to engage and challenge students.

New Software Tools for Teaching and Learning

Many new applications are now available to schools. Learn to use the following three applications to enhance teaching and learning: Google SketchUp (a 3D modelling tool), Microsoft OneNote (an electronic note organiser) and Freemind (a mind map tool).

Workshop Content:

Learn the basics of Google SketchUp. Create
2D and 3D drawings and view several samples
of SketchUp drawings produced by students.
Learn techniques to use Google SketchUp to
consolidate mathematical concepts such as
area, perimeter and 3D shapes.
Use Microsoft OneNote to organise resources
for a unit of work and learn how students will use
OneNote as the exercise book of the future.
Several sample Notebooks are provided.
Create mind maps using Freemind to organise
information and create visual summaries for
revision.
Develop strategies for classroom integration
Tutorials and resources provided

Target Audience:
All teachers and executive staff K-12

Monday 29 March, 2010
1 day workshop
Learn the basics of Google SketchUp
Use Microsoft OneNote for teaching and learning
Create mind maps using Freemind
Resources provided

Monday 29 March 2010

8:45 – 3:30
Miller Education Technology Centre
Miller Public School
Miller Road & Shropshire St, Miller
NO PARKING ON SITE

FULL

Current enrolments: 14/14

Details:

Costs are directly debited from schools TPL
account and cover venue costs, catering and
resources. Specify special dietary
requirements when registering.
Please notify non-attendance or school will
be charged. Minimum numbersfor workshops to proceed.

Full day workshop Cost:
$100 per participant per day (inc GST)

Participants are required to bring:
A USB thumb drive to save work. (Minimum 2 GB)

For teachers accredited at Professional Competence, completion of this course or program will contribute 5 hours towards Institute registered professional development. Course Code: 151SWR005. All teachers and executive staff K-12

Podcasting and Vodcasting

Learn how easy it is to integrate these web 2.0 tools into the curriculum. Strategies for classroom integration are discussed and resources are provided to help your students
publish digital content.

Participants will learn to:

Create a podcast and a vodcast using techniques and
tools available at your school on T4L Windows
computers.
Create a vodcast using Microsoft Photostory and learn
to use Audacity to create podcasts and manipulate
audio files.
View several examples of podcasts and vodcasts
produced by students to communicate their
understanding of curriculum concepts in a digital
format.
Develop strategies for classroom implementation
including pre-production planning, scripting and
storyboarding.

Target Audience:
All teachers and executive staff K-12

Tuesday 30 March, 2010
1 day workshop
Create a vodcast using Microsoft Photostory
Learn to use Audacity to manipulate audio files and create podcasts.
Resources provided

Tuesday 30 March 2010

8:45 – 3:30
Miller Education Technology Centre
Miller Public School
Miller Road & Shropshire St, Miller
NO PARKING ON SITE

FULL

Current enrolments: 14/14

Details:

Costs are directly debited from schools TPL
account and cover venue costs, catering and
resources. Specify special dietary
requirements when registering.
Please notify non-attendance or school will
be charged. Minimum numbersfor workshops to proceed.

Full day workshop Cost:
$100 per participant per day (inc GST)

Participants are required to bring:
1) A digital camera with USB cable to download photos
2) Headphones with microphone, ($12 from Big W or similar)
3) A thumb drive (min. 2Gb memory) to save work.

Registration details:
The DET is a NSW Institute of Teachers endorsed provider of professional development for the maintenance of accreditation at Professional Competence. Scope of endorsement - all Elements of the Professional Teaching Standards. This DET course or program is registered professional development under the terms of the NSW Institute of Teachers Continuing Professional Development policy.

For further information about these professional learning opportunities, please contact:

Jennifer York
ICT Curriculum Consultant
NSW DET South Western Sydney Region
Phone: (02) 4633 2710
Email: jennifer.york@det.nsw.edu.au

Leanne Steed
ICT Curriculum Consultant
NSW DET South Western Sydney Region
Phone: (02) 9408 8923
Email: leanne.steed@det.nsw.edu.au