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Working with Wikis Workshop

“Looking for ways to organise your classes’ online activities? Wanting to personalise learning experiences for your students? Keen to simplify document and resource sharing? WORKING WITH WIKIS is a hands-on 1 day workshop designed for classroom teachers (K-12), computer coordinators and technology leaders to explore the variety of ways that wikis can be used to

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Brilliant addition to ClassDojo

Published on May 2, 2012 by in Classroom

www.classdojo.com @classdojo have just added a new feature which is sure to appeal to students and teachers alike. Students can now create their own log-in account, view their points awarded from their teacher for the week and create their own avatar. One gets the feeling this is just the beginning for this great online software. My class

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1:1 at Burlington High School, USA

Patrick Larkin @bhsprincipal and Eric Conti @ericconti discuss 1:1 at Burlington High School, USA. Great point made about when a school is ‘ready’ for 1:1 – “you can plan forever, though I don’t think you’re ever ready.” bit.ly/In02fT

 
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How to setup an Apple TV with a Smartboard

Published on April 30, 2012 by in Classroom, iPads

Brad Ratcliffe and Kim Warner are at it again. This is a very good video where Brad clearly explains how to setup an Apple TV in a classroom with a Smartboard. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtOgvUb3Jk8&feature=youtu.be

 
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iPads for Learning

Published on April 22, 2012 by in iPads

This site is part of the Victorian Government’s iPad Trial. Search through educational categories to find suitable apps. http://www.ipadsforeducation.vic.edu.au/education-apps

 
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You’ve created a BYOD program, but is it safe?

“Until recently, student electronic devices, from cell phones to iPods to laptop computers, were the forbidden fruit in schools. But with technology budgets languishing and such devices becoming more powerful, affordable and omnipresent in students’ lives, district technology leaders are now eyeing a welcome educational harvest through bring-your-own-device (BYOD) programs.” http://www.districtadministration.com/news/youve-created-byod-program-it-safe

 
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Apple TV in the classroom

Published on April 16, 2012 by in Classroom, iPads

Kim Warner (Teacher) and Brad Ratcliffe (SLSO), from Towradgi Public School, demonstrate how they use an Apple TV in their I.O. classroom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjyKnKst3JI Towradgi have some other great videos on their YouTube channel too! An Illawarra school really embracing technology.

 
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Lesson for parents in public schools

Published on April 16, 2012 by in public education

“One of the most disturbing parts of the current discussion of schools is the growing assumption that public schools are woefully underfunded and inadequate.” Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/lesson-for-parents-in-public-schools-20120415-1x1bq.html#ixzz1sAT9wBj0

 
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Saving iPad Pages files to the cloud

Published on April 15, 2012 by in iPads

Warren McCullough @wazmac has made this handy how-to guide for saving and accessing iPad Pages documents from the cloud. Includes Dropbox, Box and WebDav options. If you have iPads at school, you need one of these options. http://www.box.com/s/1aa73d3257718d17c132

 
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K-6 iPad Group Meeting

The next K-6 iPad Group Meeting will be on Thursday the 24th of May at 4pm, ISER Regional Office Warilla (same site as Warilla North Public School). A special guest from Apple will be attending. This group is a regular networking opportunity for all teachers interested in sharing, learning and exploring the use of the

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