[Offtopic] fwd: Emerging Technologies, Evolving Pedagogies PD

[Stephen Loosley]

LATEST RESEARCH AND PRACTICE IN 
ICT–RICH LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

Join us for the Curriculum Corporation and the School Library Association of Victoria annual ICT conference

Emerging Technologies: Evolving Pedagogies


MELBOURNE PARK FUNCTION CENTRE, SWAN ST MELBOURNE

FRIDAY 15 JUNE 2007, 8.30am – 3.00pm 

Keynote speaker Dr John Hedberg investigates the concept of disruptive technologies and their applications within the context of using new technologies to support the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS).

John's presentation cover topics such as:

using technologies to convey ideas that you cannot 
achieve in any other way 
creating new forms of sharing and supporting the 
production of individualproducts and artefacts 
the rise of Web 2 and open source options choosing 
the best technology tool match for the learning task. 

Dr Hedberg's keynote is supported by a range of tech-savvy educators who will illustrate case studies and examples of how new technologies are being used to effect pedagogical change.

The program includes:

* Creating an ICT-rich learning environment  Don Collins

Coburg Senior High School is creating a state-of-the-art education and training institution demonstrating innovative and creative approaches for individual students. Don will discuss the planning and development of the facility and the success of the ICT-rich ‘learning commons' where students and teachers work collaboratively on learning tasks. 

* The Le at rning Federation (TLF) digital content: supporting quality teaching and learning (Primary & Secondary Focus) Dr Olivia Clarke

Olivia will update participants on the national initiative that is making high-quality digital content freely available to all schools. See some newly released content for secondary and primary students, hear how some teachers are integrating the content into their classroom practice and learn about some of the new and exciting projects underway. 

* iPods and vodcasting for learning at Heathmont College (Secondary Focus) Cecilie Murray and teachers from Heathmont College.

Unique collaboration between school and business has provided new learning opportunities for Heathmont College, where new technologies engage student thinking and imagination.This session gives an overview of an innovative research project and provides implementation strategies. Investigating the potential of iPods, vodcasting and iPodagogy to support learning and teaching. 

* Handheld computers in the Australian classroom (Primary Focus) Phil Callil

Handheld computers (Palms, PocketPCs, etc) offer the opportunity and promise of one-to-one learning with computers at a significantly more affordable cost than laptop solutions. The students' excitement and motivation is obvious in the classroom - but do they improve learning and if so, how? 

REGISTER NOW

Curriculum Corporation 
Level 5 Casselden Place 
2 Lonsdale Street 
Melbourne 3000 
Ph: +61 3 9207 9614 
Fax: +61 3 9639 1616 
Fax: 1300 780 545 (within Australia Only)
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Cheers all ..
Stephen Loosley
Victoria, Australia
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