From pd at vitta.org.au  Wed Sep  7 14:00:05 2011
From: pd at vitta.org.au (Jo McLeay)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 14:00:05 +1000
Subject: [IWB] Cloud computing to transform your teaching
Message-ID: <007401cc6d12$a065b240$e13116c0$@vitta.org.au>

Dear Colleagues (and sorry for the cross-posts),

 

The 2010 Horizon Report reported that:
"Cloud computing has transformed the way we think about computing and
communication, data storage and access, and collaborative work. Cloud-based
applications and services are available to many school students today."

In this session we will engage in a hands-on exploration of a number of
Cloud Computing options with a particular emphasis on how they can be used
with students.

DATE: Tuesday, September 13, 2011

TIME: 4:30 - 6:30pm

VENUE: The ICT Teaching & Learning Centre, Williamstown Primary School,
Corner of Parker and Electra Streets,    Williamstown.


Ample parking available outside school, check signage. 
Nearest railway station, Williamstown Beach.

MacBooks, online resources and afternoon tea included.

 

For more information and to register:
http://www.vitta.org.au/events/event/clouds

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From pd at vitta.org.au  Wed Sep  7 15:59:26 2011
From: pd at vitta.org.au (Jo McLeay)
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:59:26 +1000
Subject: [IWB] A contemporary learning series: ADOBE DAY
Message-ID: <011a01cc6d23$4c9c81f0$e5d585d0$@vitta.org.au>

Dear Colleagues (and sorry for the cross-posts),

 
<http://www.vitta.org.au/events/event/a-contemporary-learning-series-adobe-d
ay> 
A Contemporary Learning Series: ADOBE DAY on 16 Sep 2011

Visual literacies are important in all areas of work, leisure and ultimately
life. There is a need to develop creators, not consumers. These sessions
will help teachers devleop content for mobile devices and student learning.
Learn how to bring your creativity to life and inspire your students in the
classroom. Let Brian Chau and Sue Bell guide you through each step in
acquiring these skills with ongoing online support.

Come and join us on September 16th for a day of hands-on workshops in
graphic and mulimedia design.

There are also prizes to be won, including a Digital Publishing Suite.

Bring along your mobile device with InDesign installed. Download a free
trial of the software from www.adobe.com.au

10am - 12pm 
Brian leads a morning session on Indesign, focusing on CS5 and publishing
content on mobile devices: EPUB and digital magazine with InDesign, Mobile
Apps with Flash/Flash Builder, and HTML5 Web content with Dreamweaver.

1pm - 3pm
Sue leads the afternoon session assisting participant in creating an
interactive magazine in Indesign for your teaching or elearning materials.
This workshop will introduce you to the tools of Indesign and how it can be
used in the classroom or to create ebooks and magazines. 

Participants will create a 4 page magazine that can be published to print,
iPad or as an interactive swf. Participants are encouraged to bring their
own source material to create their magazine or elearning material.

VENUE: Ringwood Secondary College, Bedford Rd, Ringwood. Melways Reference
Map 49 K8.

Internet and lunch will be provided. 

DATE: Friday, September 16 2011

Places are limited, so be quick to register!
http://www.vitta.org.au/events/event/a-contemporary-learning-series-adobe-da
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From margo at iwb.net.au  Mon Sep 19 07:55:07 2011
From: margo at iwb.net.au (Margo Metcalf)
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:55:07 +1000
Subject: [IWB]  Date claimer: Three national conferences in 2012
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Date claimer: 2012

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ITL Masterclass National Conference ? Friday 15 and Saturday 16 June, Adelaide Convention Centre

 

Ninth National Interactive Teaching and Learning Conference ? Thursday 9, Friday 10 and Saturday 11 August, Presbyterian Ladies? College Sydney

 

Sixth National Leading a Digital School Conference ? Thursday 13, Friday 14 and Saturday 15 September, QT Gold Coast

 

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Best regards,

 

Margo Metcalf and Val Macaulay 

 

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From pd at vitta.org.au  Thu Sep 29 10:04:44 2011
From: pd at vitta.org.au (Jo McLeay)
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:04:44 +1000
Subject: [IWB] Fabulous VITTA PD Sessions in October - sorry for cross
	posting
Message-ID: <003f01cc7e3b$64bc1600$2e344200$@vitta.org.au>

VITTA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SESSIONS IN OCTOBER, 2011 

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Integrating Blogging in the Curriculum - October 11

In this session, there will be discussions on how blogging has been used to
improve student learning outcomes in literacy and numeracy, create a
classroom community and develop students' intercultural understandings.

Through attending this session, educators will learn:

.        How to get started with blogging

.        The many benefits of blogging

.        How to incorporate blogging into the curriculum .How to address
internet safety issues .How to use blogging to flatten classroom walls and
build global connections and projects .Some of the web 2.0 tools that can be
incorporated into blogging 

.        Tips for better blogging

Participants will also be able to start their own blog for their class or
themselves.

DATE: Tuesday, October 11, 2011

TIME: 4:30 - 6:30pm

VENUE: The ICT Teaching & Learning Centre, Williamstown Primary School,
Corner of Parker and Electra Streets, Williamstown.

Ample parking available outside school, check signage. Nearest railway
station, Williamstown Beach. 

MacBooks, online resources and afternoon tea included

PRICE: Non-members $100 Members $80

Register now:
http://www.vitta.org.au/events/event/integrating-blogging-in-the-curriculum

 

Enhancing your Platform Games with Game Maker - October 18

In this workshop, learners will explore different ways to enhance Platform
Games and create characters for platform games. The material covered in this
workshop is new material and not previously included in VITTA Game Maker
resource packs.

DATE: Tuesday, October 18 2011

VENUE: Melbourne High School, South Yarra, Melway Map Ref: 2L J 3

PARKING: Enter from Alexander Avenue and park in the circular drive. Enter
via main door to Reception

TIME: 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm

PRICE: VITTA Members $99 or $150 for Non-members

Register now for October
http://www.vitta.org.au/events/event/enhancing-your-platform-games-with-game
-maker 

 

Reinvent your Teaching with Challenge Based Learning! - October 20

Find out how Challenge Based Learning can invigorate teaching and learning
of Primary and Middle Years classes! It is an approach that is highly
engaging, embraces authentic learning and is great for students and teachers
to use 21st century learning skills. Find out about the theory and see
classroom examples.

A comprehensive set of online resources will be available as will membership
of a network to support this learning.

DATE: Thursday, October 20, 2011

TIME: 4:30 - 6:30pm

VENUE: The ICT Teaching & Learning Centre, Williamstown Primary School,
Corner of Parker and Electra Streets, Williamstown.

Ample parking available outside school, check signage. Nearest railway
station, Williamstown Beach.

MacBooks, online resources and afternoon tea included

PRICE: Non-members $100 Members $80

Register now for October:
http://www.vitta.org.au/events/event/reinvent-your-teaching-with-challenge-b
ased-learning 

 

Podcasting and Digital Storytelling Certificate of Emerging Technologies in
Geelong - Part 1 - October 24

VITTA's Certificate of Emerging Technologies consists of four units leading
the award of the Certificate. The creation of a reflective blog and
participation in an action project will lead to discoveries about the
technologies that are emerging at an ever increasing rate by exploring the
technologies themselves in this exciting VITTA Certificate of Emerging
Technologies.

Part 1: How do podcasts enhance student learning? How do you make podcasts?

What about digital storytelling? Learn through a practical hands-on workshop
with time to explore and learn the tools that students love to use to
demonstrate their learning. In this session you will explore making and
subscribing to podcasts as an example of Web 2.0 and continue developing
your Professional Learning Network through podcasting. The session will
include hands-on exploration of some of the tools introduced by the
discussion. At the end of the session you will have made and uploaded a
short podcast to the web and begun to explore digital story telling tools

BOOK EACH INDIVIDUALLY or EMAIL (pd at vitta.org.au) TO BOOK FOR ALL FOUR 

.        Part 1: October 24: Podcasting & Digital Storytelling

.        Part 2: October 31: Mobile Technologies for Learning

.        Part 3: November 7: Wikis, Blogs & Clouds

.        Part 4: November 14: Copyright and Digital Citizenship

VENUE: Geelong High School, Ryrie Street, East Geelong VIC 3219 (03) 5229
2221 Melways map 402 N6/P6

TIME: 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm

PRICE:  VITTA Members $125 each session or $450 for 4; Non-members $160 each
session or $600 for 4

Register now for October:
http://www.vitta.org.au/events/event/certificate-of-emerging-technologies-in
-geelong-part-1

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