Electroboard Education
In partnership with a range of other organisations, Electroboard Education offers video conferencing experiences allowing students to collaborate with other schools, experts and organisations. Visit the Video Conferencing Events page to access the calendar of events or read their Term 4 newsletter. Access free teaching and learning video resources that match the curriculum here.
National Presentation Network
Offers a range of virtual collaborative opportunities including:
A calendar of events can be found here.
The VideoConference School blog - Abbotsleigh
Abbotsleigh is an Anglican school for girls in NSW that has a focus on technology and innovation including video conferencing. This blog documents the school's experiences in using video conferencing with staff and students.
ACMA Cybersmart website
Provides resources and lesson plans
Facookforeducators.org
An authoritative site about learning with Facebook
Mastering Digital Literacy by
Schools must prepare 21st century students to compete in a global society¿a world in which cultures, economies, and people are continuously connected, and it is the job of educators to equip students to meet this challenge. In the Contemporary Perspectives on Literacy series, editor Heidi Hayes Jacobs and a team of authors from around the globe explore the three new literacies - global, media, and digital literacy. The goals of the series are to:
1. Clarify the three new literacies so that educators have a basis for designing curriculum and instruction
2. Explore the relationship between traditional literacy and the new literacies
3. Support educators in cultivating the new literacies among students
4. Teach educators how to lead the integration of new literacies
5. Inform policymakers and other decision makers about the impact of the transition from traditional to modern learning environments
This volume, Mastering Digital Literacy explores the many digital tools, applications, and technologies available to students in the 21st century. Series editor Heidi Hayes Jacobs and a team of experts offer practical, easy-to-implement strategies for incorporating digital literacy in school curricula to ensure that learners effectively master such tools both academically and personally.
Apps for Learning, Middle School by
Turn your classroom into a digital adventure in learning!In the classroom of the 21st-century, the power of mobility has begun to play a significant role in the learning experiences of our students. The ubiquitous digital devices they use so frequently and unconsciously can be harnessed as powerful tools for learning, creativity, and discovery. With Apps for Learning, Middle School: 40 Best iPad/iPod Touch/iPhone Apps for Classrooms, Harry Dickens and Andrew Churches continue an exciting journey through the world of educational apps. Learn about some of the best apps for middle school classrooms, such as:Creative storytelling apps like Puppet Pals HDáPowerful language skill builders like Play2Learn and SpellBoardáNASA HD and Solar Walk, which allow you to take a trip across the galaxyáBook Creator to make your own unique digital booksDrawing Pad to produce a work of art These apps and many more are just waiting for you and your students to discover!
Using Digital Games As Assessment and Instruction Tools by
Using Digital Games as Assessment and Instruction Tools by Ryan L. Schaaf explores what can happen when teachers add hard work and deep fun together in the classroom through digital game-based learning (DGBL). Students of what Schaaf refers to as the always-on generation gain information through different tools and learn differently than generations before them. Including the always-on generation, an increasing number of people are playing digital games, and corporations and other groups are applying gaming elements to attract and train people. In this way, K-12 classrooms can enhance teaching and learning by adding effective digital games to these academic processes. Intelligently selected games can show facilitators and students what enhancements in instruction, learning, and assessment are available to them in the digital age.
Making School a Game Worth Playing by
Integrate game-based learning for 21st Century skills success! This straightforward, easy-to-follow guide from experts Schaaf and Mohan helps you leverage technology students love best - digital video games. With step-by-step strategies, you'll easily find, evaluate, and integrate gaming into your existing lesson plans or completely redesign your classroom.nbsp; Teachers learn to use well-designed game elements to: Promote meaningful student buy-in Create student-centered, collaborative learning spacesnbsp; Teach and assess 21st Century Fluencies aligned to Common Core State Standards Address multiple intelligences using research-based strategies . Includes a detailed implementation outline. Create engaged, adventure-filled learning with this resourceful guide!