2006 eLearning News and
Ideas
Last updated 18-Dec-2006
DE&T Initiatives
- FRAME Animation DVD - 3 DVD set of videos of animators and animation
techniques.
- VicSmart - broadband
- QuickVic Reporting
- Digital Resources and Content - Rollout 3
- ePotential - now available - Staff ICT Capabilities Survey
CeLL
Schools
Horsham 298
CeLL School Web
page (http://www.horshamps.vic.edu.au/cell
Digital
Learning Resources Phase 3
- Digital Learning Resources DVD
- Digital Portfolio Resources - DVD or CD-ROM
- Researching Together- Engaging Minds - SLAV
Kahootz
- Kahootz Version 2.0 delivered to schools Term 4 2004
- Update 2.0.5* March 2006 install for Version 2.0,
2.0.1, 2.02, 2.0.3and 2.04 new computers need update.
- MovieMaker for Kahootz 1.5 - requires update 2.05
installed first
- Kahootz Pattern Manager 1.5 update - requires update 2.05
installed first
- Kahootz Newsletter (currently Newsletter 20) why not
get a copy, previous versions on Kahootz website
www.kahootz.com
- Kahootz Home Edition fundraising offer - $55 ($44
school pays) - see Kahootz Newsletters - download form website
- Kahootz Tutorial - Introductory Skills - CD and
installed on recent Notebooks
- Kahootz Tutorial - Advanced Skills - CD
PhotoStory
3
Free download from Microsoft. Allows presentation of digital photos with
transitions, music, text and narrations.
Wireless Networking
- 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 installed on Notebooks.
- Using the Internet Effectively
- Working Wireless
- Digital Content and Creation
- Making the Most of the Education Channel
- Personalising Outlook and EduMail
SOFWeb
and EdChannel updated and combined
New and improved version of this fantastic resource. 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
By arrangement with CeLL schools
Interactive
Whiteboard
This is an exciting and valuable asset for schools. (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
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
Editure (formerly My Internet - SINA - EduNet)
Editiure 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 Editiure at http://www.training.myinternet.com.au/index.html
Help, FAQs, Manuals and support for Editiure service is available at
http://www.edunethelp.vic.schools.au
New
hardware purchases
- Digital Movie Makers
- Digital Microscopes
- Scanners
New
Software
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 2006 priorities
- 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 update eLearning survey during 2006 - 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
