ICTEV 2009 Conference - ICT for Tomorrow's Learning
Conference Program - Session Abstracts
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Sessions starting at 11.20am |
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Presentation 45 minutes - starting at 11.20am
Dr Paul Chandler, University of New England
Learner's conceptions of computing
There has been a major shift in science curriculum over the last 20 years or so, attributable to science educators taking constructivist ideas seriously. Has the same ever happened in ICT education? Are we due for a revolution in ICT education? Are there as yet unexplored and deeper ways to take constructivism increasingly seriously in the teaching and learning of computing? What is the ‘cognitive landscape’ within which our ‘digital native’ students work? What would happen to our teaching and learning if we made learners’ conceptions of computing the object of study? This session will explore these pertinent issues.
VELS: All VELS levels
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| Rm 2 |
Presentation 45 minutes - starting at 11.20am
Jarrod Robinson, Boort Secondary College
The potential of using mobile phones in the classroom
The presenter will discuss the many potential of using mobile phones in the classroom. One such example shown will be from students doing instant mobile blogs while on camp at the grampians http://vceoes.wordpress.com.
Please note: Delegates attending this session, please supply your mobile phone number on your registration form so that the presenter may send you notes via your mobile phone.
VELS: All VELS levels
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| Rm 3 |
Presentation 45 minutes - starting at 11.20am
Dr Therese Keane
ICT leadership - do you have what it takes?
While growing numbers of schools have an ICT Leader, the role is defined in a variety of different ways. As position descriptions vary from school to school, there is surprisingly little consensus on who an ICT Leader should be or what the position should entail. No system wide description of the role or expectation of an ICT Leader exists. From the research it was identified that to be an effective Information and Communications Technology Leader, one needs to have experience and skills in four specific areas. These specific areas will be explored during the presentation.
Audience: Curriculum specialists, principals, teachers, ICT leaders and aspiring ICT leaders.
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| Rm 4 |
Presentation 45 minutes - starting at 11.20am
Tony Richards and Darrel Branson, DEECD
Podcasting with the Ed TEch Crew - our adventures in podcasting
This session will go through the process, tools and tricks we use to create the Podcast ‘Ed Tech Crew’. The session will cover our planning, preparation and research / investigation of Web 2.0 technologies and ICT resources for teachers / educators and students across the world. The session will also cover some of the things you need to consider when creating a professional learning podcast - including lots of resources and ideas. Podcasting is something anyone can do successfully. This session will be streamed live to the internet.
VELS: All VELS levels
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| Rm 5 |
Presentation 45 minutes - starting at 11.20am
Yvonne Lynch, SPELD and Jo Evans, Methodist Ladies' College
Are you teaching students with literacy problems? Assistive technology can help in the classroom
Programs such as TextHELP Read and Write Gold can give enormous support to those students who struggle with reading and writing. Program functions include converting text to speech and MP3 files, phonetic spell checking and homophone help, word prediction and collection of highlighted main points. Support of this kind can empower reluctant readers and writers to edit their work more effectively. Hand held spellcheckers and voice recognition programs such as Dragon Naturally Speaking can also give struggling students the tools to better cope with learning tasks today and tomorrow.
Audience:Secondary teachers and special education teachers
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| Rm 6 |
Presentation 45 minutes - starting at 11.20am
Lucy Barrow, Ballarat Grammar School
Roger Barrow, Ballarat Grammar School
Janet Hillgrove, Ballarat Grammar School
Quest Atlantis: learning, playing and helping in a virtual world
Quest Atlantis is an incredible 3D multi-user virtual world especially designed for middle school students. It is a fully monitored, online environment that is free to schools. After a trial in 2008, Ballarat Grammar has commenced using Quest Atlantis in Years 6 and 8 across a number of curriculum areas, including English and Science. Students participate in self-directed learning with a strong focus on the values or ‘Social Commitments’ of Quest Atlantis. ICT to tomorrow’s learning? There is no need to wait! See how easy it is to implement this quality program in your school.
Audience: Teachers of Years 5-8 and/or educators with an interest in the use of 3D virtual worlds in education.
VELS: VELS levels 4-5
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| Rm 7 |
Presentation 45 minutes - starting at 11.20am
Christine Trimnell, Strathaird Primary School
Digital Excellence Award Program
Come along and find out about an exciting new VELS Online ICT program, designed to motivate, engage and reward all students from Preps to Grade 6. Whilst the Digital Excellence approach encourages students to master a wide range of ICT skills, it is also open ended and allows for interpretation and creativity across the whole curriculum. The online access supports 24/7 teaching and learning in schools or at home. It’s been designed for use by non specialist teachers in real classroom situations so has massive ideas banks, websites and ICT thinking strategies. Discover how the program relates to a real school environment as I share with you the implementation of Digital Excellence at Strathaird Primary School.
Audience: Prep - Grade 6
VELS: VELS levels 1-4
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| Rm 8 |
Presentation 45 minutes - starting at 11.20am
John Pearce and Suzanne Brebner, Bellaire Primary School
Digital stories - more than flipping videos
Combine pencils, paper, plasticine, Flip video cameras, logs, computers and a bunch of enthusiastic storytellers and you have the recipe for some great digital storytelling. This presentation will follow Suz Brebner’s students as they explore the ins and outs of creating their stories from storyboarding to digitizing it and then putting online. Along the way we will explore how the various tools and applications were used by the students in creating their stories. In addition we will explore a range of other digital storytelling options.
VELS: VELS levels 3-6
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Back to conference program
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Location
The Atrium, Wadhurst Campus
Melbourne Grammar School
Domain Road, Melbourne Victoria
Melways Ref: 2L; A2
Date
Saturday 30th May 2009
Pricing
Regsitration includes:
Keynote address
All conference sessions
Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and
cocktail party
Conference satchel
Registration fees:
ICTEV Member $199
ICTEV Regional Member $170
Non Member $259
Online Conference Registration
Full Time Undergraduate Student** $55
** Photocopy of current full time undergrade student card and payment to accompany conference registration form to secure this special rate.
Download Student Registration Form
Annual General Meeting
The 2009 ICTEV AGM of members will take place at lunchtime at the conference in Room 1 of Wadhurst. Members make sure you are part of the decision making process.
Trade exhibitors
All trade exhibitors are located in the atrium of Wadhurst, allowing delegates to peruse a range of curriculum resources at their leisure. Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and cocktails will be within the surrounds of the Trade Show.
Prizes
There are three categories of prizes to be won at the end of the conference. All prizes will be drawn at the Cocktail Party. To be in the running for the prizes you must visit 12 of the stands in the Trade Show, at the end of your visit, ask for your passport to be stamped or signed. When you have visited 12 stands, pass your passport and evaluation sheet in to the Registration Desk prior to 5pm for entry in to the prize draws.
Cancellations
There is no refund if less than one week of notice is given to the ICTEV Office. Cancellation prior to this will incur a $60 cancellation fee.
Parking
Parking will be available at CARE parking, 13-21 Palmerston Crescent, South Melbourne. The carpark will be open from 7am until 8pm.
The venue can be reached by public transport, with the closest train station being 'Flinders Street'. The St Kilda Road tram can take you from the station to the corner of St Kilda and Domain Roads. To check further public transport details: www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
Catering
The annual conference is fully catered with continuous tea and coffee facilities. Those with special dietary requirements should complete the appropriate section on the registration form, or contact the ICTEV Office.
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