2005 eLearning News and
Ideas
Last updated
21/8/2005
DE&T Initiatives
- WINS (Wireless Network)
- Digital Content and Creation - Rollout 2
- Kahootz
- CeLL Schools
CeLL
Schools
CeLL Initiative Creating eLearning Leaders
·
Funding 2005 2007 approximately $15000 per year half funding
on PD
·
Mentors 2 4 receive intensive PD Teacher the Teacher model
·
CeLL Task Group (eLearning)
·
4 Core Modules
- Planning for Whole School Professional Learning -
4 hours
- Enhancing Digital Content and Creation Resources
- 8 hours
- Using the Internet for Teaching and Learning - 8
hours
- Integrating ICT into the Curriculum 8 hours
·
School developed modules
a.
As developed by schools
·
DE&T Partnership initiatives
a.
Kahootz (Childrens Television Foundation)
b.
Digital Learning Resources
c.
Intel Teach to the Future (Intel)
d.
The Le@rning Federation
e.
Online professional learning
f.
Notebook Modules (IBM)
i. Using
the Internet Effectively,
ii. Working
Wireless
iii. Digital
Content and Creation
iv. Making the
Most of the Education Channel
v.
Personalising Outlook and EduMail
·
First year develop staff capabilities in base school
Horsham 298
CeLL School Web
page (http://www.horshamps.vic.edu.au/cell
Digital
Learning Resources Phase 2
You can load it to your Notebook by copying the Phase 2
resources (2917.01Mb or 2.910GB).
- Notebook Professional Learning Resource CD-ROM 1.61Mb
- Self paced Introduction to Kahootz module - 182Mb
- Self paced Advanced Skills - Kahootz - 202Mb
- Making a Difference: Research Guide CD-ROM 32.4Mb
- Imagebank Collection DVD-ROM 1.140 GB
- Digital Learning Resources Release Two CD-ROM 794Mb
- Sample Unit Plans CD-ROM 33Mb
- Learn IT Teach IT 684Mb
- Use software analyser on CD or visit The
Learning Federation website
http://www.thelearningfederation.edu.au to check computer if Objects
Launch correctly
- Administrator rights needed to install
programs check technical specifications under Digital Content Help tab
Kahootz
- Kahootz Version 2.0 delivered to schools Term 4 2004
- Update 2.0.4* September 2005 install for Version 2.0,
2.0.1, 2.02 and 2.0.3 new computers need update.
- MovieMaker for Kahootz 1.5 - requires update 2.04
installed first
- Kahootz Pattern Makers update - requires update 2.04
installed first
- Kahootz Newsletter (currently Newsletter 013) why not
get a copy, previous versions on Kahootz website
www.kahootz.com
- Kahootz Home Edition fundraising offer - $55 ($44
school pays) - Newsletter
MS
Producer for PowerPoint
- Free down load for MSPowerPoint XP and 2003 only NB: MS
Producer = 47 Mb
- Allows integration of images, PowerPoint slides, audio
and video
Wireless Networking
- Installed in schools
- Wireless Network Cards in IBM Notebooks rollout 6 and 7
NB Rollout 1 already replaced, Rollout 2, 3, 4 and 5 can have cheap Wireless
Network adaptor installed ($35) Some problems with the R40s and R50s driver
issues, patch normally fixes this.
Notebooks
Notebook Modules out now on CD.
- Using the Internet Effectively
- Working Wireless
- Digital Content and Creation
- Making the Most of the Education Channel
- Personalising Outlook and EduMail
EdChannel
Follow the link on our home page to browse this fantastic resource
- http://www.education.vic.gov.au
Schools TV
- New 15 minute ICT Tutorials beginning August 2005 - Kahootz, Flash, MS
Producer, MovieMaker
- Educational television programs via satellite to schools
- All Government and Catholic schools have access
ICT
Network Meeting
November 7 All Schools @ Dimboola MSC 4:15 6:15 p.m.
Opportunity for schools to receive information and to Share
Ideas.
Proposed Agenda
- Digital Content Overview
- VELS Interdisciplinary Learning Strands ICT,
Communication, Design, Creativity and Technology and Thinking
- EdChannel
- SmartBoard
- Sharing Time
- Suggestions and issues
SmartBoard
Interactive Whiteboard
This is an exciting and valuable asset for the school. (See
Richardson PS (ACT) Review for examples of SmartBoard use in the classroom.)
Requirements
- SmartBoard software freely
downloadable from Smart Technologies (
http://www.smarttech.com/ ), or CD ROM 172 Mb
- Use data projector (XGA) preferably roof mounted
- Dont bump the stand as the mouse goes out of alignment
(reorientate if you bump it)
- Use finger or SmartBoard pens only all SmartBoard pens
must stay on stand if using fingers as mouse or use only one SmartBoard pen at
a time when using as pens.
- It is not a normal whiteboard. Use only SmartBoard pens
do not lose SmartBoard pens.
Intel
Teach to the Future
This is heavily funded by the CeLL initiative. Contact
Ian Clough
- Teachers attend a 40-hour course; receive an extensive
manual and CD.
- Each teacher will complete a Unit
Portfolio of:
- A Unit Plan aligned to VELS including implementation
and classroom management
- Handouts, templates, or tests to support the Unit
- Student Samples:
1.
A student multimedia presentation
2.
A student publication (newsletter or brochure)
3.
A student Web site
- Evaluation tools:
1.
A multimedia student evaluation
2.
A publication student evaluation
3.
A Web site student evaluation
- A teacher presentation, newsletter, brochure or Web
site to support the Unit
- Works Cited document
My Internet - SINA (EduNet)
My Internet New Features gives more choices and a new pop out menu
style. Current version is 11. Check out:
- My Mail - web mail
- Calendar feature
- Internet Projects
- Opportunity to alter color schemes and add or delete
features
- Noticeboards
See the My Internet site at http://www.myinternet.com.au
Training site for My Internet at http://www.training.myinternet.com.au/index.html
Help, FAQs, Manuals and support for EduNet service is available at
http://www.edunethelp.vic.schools.au
New
hardware purchases
- Epson EMP81 multimedia projector including roof mounting
brackets.
- Sony digital DVD video camera and stand DVDRW 30
minutes = 1.4Gb of memory = 1000 floppy disks or 400 songs
- Rollei digital cameras remember to use AC adaptor to
download photos otherwise you will drain batteries very quick.
- Kyocera/Minolta Color Printer honesty system appears
to be working well remember your budget at end of Term
- USB
removable hard drives-A great alternative to backup data. Store from 200Gb or
more.
Prices start from approximately $200 for 200Gb - e.g. Maxtor
- Plextor video converter connects to computer via USB 2.0 and allows
conversion of VHS and DVD to CD or DVD disks
- OpdiTrakka CD/DVD storage system - stores up to 200 CDS/DVDs, connects via
USB 2.0 and allows cataloguing of disks and retrieval of disks.
- Tuffy Presentation trolley - with BenQ data projector, Pro2 stereo mixer,
JVC micro system, microphone and stand, VHS/DVD player and room for Notebook
computer. Includes power and network connection
New
Horizons Community Software Plan
- Typing Tournament looks good trial a copy
available now
- Other Software previously obtained for Site licence
includes:
- Numbers Up1 Volcanic Panic
- Numbers Up 2 Baggin the Dragon
- Aussie Spellforce
- Ultimate Maths Invaders
- Swamp Clip Art
Software Retailers
eLearning and Professional Development
VELS and ICT
- Can't think of anything else to do besides word processing. I
have attempted to collate some ideas for you to use in your
classroom with your children.
- See eLearning support including 6 of the Best and eLearning
Scope and Sequence or try the Leading Idea Bank on SOFWeb
- See eLearning activities on curriculum@work CD
Our 2005 priorities
- Conduct CeLL PD modules
- Audit of what we have (current status) - networking, hardware,
software, staff and student skills, PD
- Use digital content and resources
- Conduct PD in use pf Kahootz
- All staff complete eLearning survey in March 2005 - SharePoint survey
- Develop Video intranet conferencing across school
- Further develop school Intranet for publication of student
work and staff PD
Where to from Here?
- All students need to be engaged in meaningful class activities
every week.
- They need a teacher who wants them to develop a range of new
eLearning skills
