April 24, 2014
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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 … Continue reading
March 27, 2014
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Guest blogger: Penny Rowe, Digital Learning Branch 3D printing is becoming a more widely used technology in schools, with the lowering costs and strong connections to science, engineering and maths. Quantum Victoria is taking the lead in this area and … Continue reading
February 26, 2014
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What is New Pedagogies for Deep Learning? Deep Learning is a term that is not new to education. Long have educators strived to develop learning experiences that go beyond surface learning and help students to develop connections to learning at … Continue reading
December 3, 2013
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Blogs were traditionally personal websites or web pages on where individuals could record opinions, link to other sites etc. on a regular basis. Today however, the blogging platform is used in many different ways and provide a great online space … Continue reading
November 18, 2013
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The sixth eLearning Excellence Awards of the eLearning Industry Association of Victoria was held last week. The K-12 sector had a great range of finalists with the Royal Children’s Hospital winning this category with their Create, Explore, Learn App. Create … Continue reading
November 6, 2013
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iPads in Physical Education Research fromLiz Weir at the ACU looks at how iPads complements the teaching of Physical Education in the Bachelor of Education (Primary) course and develops the acquisition of movement skills, concepts and strategies that enables the pre-service … Continue reading
October 22, 2013
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Guest Blogger: Joedy Wallis, ICTEV We are pleased to announce that the merger of ICTEV and VITTA was voted on by members on Wednesday (ICTEV) and Thursday (VITTA) last week and that members accepted the motion to merge the two Victorian teacher associations … Continue reading
August 27, 2013
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Twitter is a powerful tool that allows you to connect with people, share your thoughts or links and build communities of like-minded users. Use these resources to find out more… See the Bright Ideas blog for short explanations and videos: Getting … Continue reading
July 17, 2013
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Guest Blogger – Anne Mirtschin The 2013 ISTE conference #iste13 was held in June in beautiful San Antonio, USA. The following statistics give some idea of the size of this conference:- 13,100 registered participants representing 74 countries with 1855 international … Continue reading
June 20, 2013
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Welcome to our new blog – this is a space to share what is happening, view DEECD bulletins and find professional learning. Please contribute by adding messages or email crellin.rachel.a@edumail.vic.edu.au
Some upcoming Professional Learning….
Teaching & Learning in the 21st Century
This course, supported by DEECD, is modelled on the previous DEECD program Powerful Learning Practice and is led by practicing teachers. It runs throughout Terms 3 to 4 and provides teachers in Victorian State Schools with a flexible professional development program showcasing how teachers from around the state are adding value to teaching and learning through effective and seamless use of digital technologies in the classroom.
Have you seen the EduSTAR Tutorials?
A range of quick and easy tutorials are available on FUSE
Comic Life on EduSTAR – FUSE tutorial
EduSTAR and student owned computers
A major feature of the new Microsoft Licensing Agreement is support for student owned computers, see S-096-2013 Microsoft Licensing Agreement 2013-17