June 8, 2017
by Jillian Brown
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Register NOW for DigiCon 2017

Register now for DigiCon, the annual Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria’s (DLTV) professional conference that celebrates and highlights the coming together of enthusiastic, passionate and inspiring educators to build a community of digital learning and teaching where delegates learn from each other.

Designed by teachers for teachers the two day conference has speakers sharing about STEM, Digital Technologies Curriculum, emerging technologies and plenty more.

Keynote Speakers

Keynote Speakers include Tony Brandenburg, Bec Spink, Holly Ransom, and William Grame

View the Full Schedule here.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn more about the opportunities and experiences of digital learning in our schools!

June 7, 2017
by Jillian Brown
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Learning and Digital Technologies

What’s your school plan to implement Digital Technologies?

Apple invite you to explore how Apple technology and new learning experiences are changing the education landscape, making learning more accessible, relevant and personal.

Details

Tuesday 25 July 2017
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
The Pier Geelong
10 Western Beach Foreshore Road
Geelong, Vic 3220

Register Here

Here’s some of what you’ll experience at this event:
• hear from leaders who have created a learning environment with Apple
• find out how to create and sustain technology rich environments
• experience a variety of educational apps, multi-touch books and learning resources — and see how they can enhance learning for your students
• discover the essential elements for creating an enhanced learning experience with Apple.

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June 7, 2017
by Jillian Brown
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Inspire your students to excel in STEM

Give your students an opportunity to pursue their love of science through Emerging Sciences Victoria (ESV).

ESV is a real time virtual classroom for Year 9 and 10 students delivering inspirational STEM subjects.

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June 5, 2017
by Jillian Brown
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Accessible & Inclusive Curriculum Design

Microsoft are offering this FREE professional learning day that focuses on transforming students’ educational experience and personalising their learning.

Register at: https://aka.ms/inclusive-classrooms

Date: Monday 19 June 2017

Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm

Location: Microsoft Melbourne Offices Level 5, 4 Freshwater Place Southbank, Melbourne, VIC

Cost: Free

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact a-trwall@microsoft.com

You will explore ways to improve focus using Windows 10 and Office 2016. You will see how the Learning Tools add-in for OneNote and Word Online can improve reading comprehension. You will learn how students can demonstrate their understanding using inputs other than keyboarding and text and equip them with productivity and collaborative tools, and skills they will use throughout their lives.

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June 5, 2017
by rcrellin
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Wycheproof P-12, North to Alaska

Wycheproof P-12 utilises virtual learning tools everyday to enhance and provide for the needs of their students. Yr 3 & 4 classroom teacher, Miss Amy Cozens has been connecting her students most weeks via the DET Polycom Network to the 4^th grade class, at Airport Heights Elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska.

Students have been integrating this program into their English and Integrated Studies classes using oral communication to share happenings in their local area and talk about what it is like to live and go to school in Australia and Alaska. Students have been sharing their favourite sports and activities and have been very interested in the different animals that we have in Australia compared to Alaska. Often the students in Anchorage have to stay inside during recess and lunchtimes as there are Moose in the playground, whereas in Wycheproof we have Kangaroos, Emus and Snakes often in our playground.

After the students in Alaska get back from their summer break, we hope to establish a ‘pen pal’ type program between the students as well. Whether we use more modern technology (e-mails) or more a traditional style is still yet to be determined!

For more opportunities to connect virtually or to request support to connect, contact the Virtual Learning Team, visit http://lv2vl.global2.vic.edu.au/ .

All schools can connect regardless of whether you have a Polycom unit or not, all you need to do is ask for help. Enrich your classroom with Virtual Connections.

June 2, 2017
by Jillian Brown
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Regional PL to explore Digital Technologies

Come along to a free learning and networking event for Foundation – Year 10 teachers exploring digital technologies.

7th June, 4.15-6.15pm at Bendigo Library https://dltv.vic.edu.au/event-2561872

8th June, 4.15-6.15pm at Shepparton High School https://dltv.vic.edu.au/event-2561846

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June 1, 2017
by Jillian Brown
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Research launch pad for teachers

The State Library of Victoria’s Research Launch Pad for teachers is a free online, self-paced module which takes approximately 90 minutes to complete. It is designed to assist teachers in structuring research tasks in the classroom.

The module guides teachers through the research process offering strategies to explicitly teach students how to define their task, locate information, select resources, organise their notes, present ideas and evaluate their work.

Teachers will find a wealth of classroom resources which can be revisited even after the module has been completed.

The State Library of Victoria’s education team have included lots of short videos to demonstrate how to approach different tasks. Although this PD was designed to complement the Research Launch Pad program for year 7 students, any teacher or teacher Librarian is eligible to apply for free registration.

Both the student program and Teacher Professional learning module have been made possible through a generous philanthropic donation.

Being able to track who completes the teacher modules enables the State Library team to understand the reach of this resource and through completion of a short survey, understand potential impact on student learning. To request a unique log in password please register at https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/live-learn/courses-librarians-teachers/research-launch-pad-teachers

May 25, 2017
by rcrellin
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Richmond Football Club – Dreamtime at the G, virtually

AFL are supporting the Tigers to provide a series of virtual sessions to schools in their ‘Catchment Area’. Recently, 21 schools, 700 students engaged with Alex Rance and Steve Morris prior the Dreamtime at the G game. Students discussed the importance and relevance of the dreamtime round, reconciliation and equality with Steve and Alex. Students got a glimpse of the “Dreamtime Jumper”.

Thara Brown, Korin Gamadji Institute educator performed an acknowledgement to Country, followed by students from various schools connected. Mount Beauty classroom teacher, Sarah Hinde, inspired by the session, created the following reflection task for her Year 7 Humanities students.

Richmond Footbal Club is looking at providing more virtual sessions next term. The AFL is supportive and watching closely, hopeful to expand the offerings around various clubs. Special thanks to Richmond West Primary School for the use of their Polycom facilities.

Don’t miss out on virtual learning opportunities. It is not just for rural schools.

Have you been to the Aquarium?
Have you visited the Sydney Opera House ?

Visit http://lv2vl.global2.vic.edu.au/ to see more opportunities or contact a Virtual Learning Coach for hands on support.

May 15, 2017
by rcrellin
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Invent to Learn with Gary Stager

Gary Stager, returns to Australia for a series of exciting hands-on workshops across Regional Victoria. Learn to learn and teach with Hummingbird robotics, littleBits, Scratch, Snap!, Turtle Art, wearable electronics, Arduino, digital paper craft, programmable toys, and other exciting new materials in a project-based context.

May 12, 2017
by Jillian Brown
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Special event on Creativity in Education

Adobe Education, Winthrop & Computelec invite you to meet Ben Forta, Adobe’s Senior Director of Education Initiatives.

When: 6 June
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Venue: TBC (we will confirm the venue with you by the 26th May 2017)
Cost: FREE

RSVP: 5PM, 19 May

Ben is Adobe’s Senior Director of Education Initiatives. He is a best-selling author, with over 750,000 books in print based on coding, an educator, blogger, public speaker and internationally regarded super geek. This event will go through some of the results of a recent international study on the importance of enhancing creativity when teaching Generation Z.

Stay informed and share about future Adobe in Education professional learning opportunities for teachers in Australasia via: http://bit.ly/adobeEDU-events

If you haven’t already, please join the Australasian Adobe Professional Learning Group on EdEx to stay in touch with Adobe in Education – https://edex.adobe.com/group/apac-pl/

Check past Adobe in Education active use activities via http://timkitchen.net/ and CreateEdu TV http://bit.ly/CreateEduTV