Transcript Integrating ICT into the Curriculum

Integrating ICT into
the Curriculum
Lena Arena
ICT Consultant K-12
Sydney Region
ICT Projects 2006
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Creating WebQuests for the Primary Curriculum
Creating WebQuests for the Secondary Curriculum
Creating and using Databases in the 7-10 Science
curriculum
Creating and using Spreadsheets in the 7-10 curriculum
Using “Hot Potatoes” software to develop on-line
teaching resources
PowerPoint and Peripherals
ICT Workshops 2006
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Using EdNA Online – Curriculum Resources
for Teachers
Spreadsheets and Charts in the K-6 curriculum
Using Memories on TV program to develop video
slide shows.
Using MS Word to develop and create classroom
resources (intermediate and advanced
workshops)
Computer Skills Assessment Year 6
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Latest details in Curriculum Support for Primary
Teachers (2005 Vol 10 No 4)
Postponed in 2005 for redevelopment
Competency-based assessment of student skills
Delivered electronically
Teachers decide when and where it will be
delivered
Computer Skills Assessment Year 6
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Practical skills diagnostic test installed on local
school computers
CD sent to schools in Term 3
Diagnostic software included to assist teachers
assess the computer competencies of students
Certificate of Achievement produced and class
summary of achieved skills
Computer Skills Assessment Year 6
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Scalable screen to allow for vision impaired
students
No capacity for data to be transferred beyond
school at this stage
Application and support material also available
from
https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/directorates/sch
oimpro/EMD/csa.htm
Intel® Teach to the Future
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Watch for details for 2006
Extremely positive evaluation of the 2004 project by
researchers from Deakin University
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Immediately following the training 98% of participants
indicated that the ideas and skills learned from the program
would help them successfully integrate ICT into their
students activities
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91% of participants have engaged students in ICT
based learning since completing the program
Useful Resources
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Finale NotePad
Music notation software
 Allows creation, playback and editing of sheet music
 Windows and Mac versions
 Up to 8 instruments allowed
 No limit to number of bars
 Free to download from www.finalemusic.com
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Useful web resources - DET
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AGQTP Integrating ICT into teaching and
learning:
Primary modules available now
 More modules in pilot/development
 https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/ict
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Useful websites
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BBC Schools
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Enchanted Learning
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http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html
Welcome to the San Francisco Symphony
Orchestra
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/
http://www.sfskids.org/templates/splash.asp
Kidcyber (Australian site)
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http://www.kidcyber.com.au/
Useful websites
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Learn to Read
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The Teaching Resource (Australian website)
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http://www.adrianbruce.com/
Woodlands Web
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http://www.starfall.com/
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/
Virtual Teacher
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http://www.virtualteacher.com.au/
Useful websites
Clip Art
 http://web.uvic.ca/hcmc/clipart/
 Mac - Free Games
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http://www.downloadfreemacgames.com/
Melbourne Planetarium
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http://www.museum.vic.gov.au/planetarium/solarsy
stem/solar.html