Integrating ICT into the Curriculum

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Integrating ICT into the Curriculum

• Lena Arena
• ICT Consultant K-12
• Sydney Region

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ICT Projects 2006

• Creating WebQuests for the Primary Curriculum
• Creating WebQuests for the Secondary Curriculum
• Creating and using Databases in the 7-10 Science
  curriculum
• Creating and using Spreadsheets in the 7-10
  curriculum
• Using Hot Potatoes software to develop on-line
  teaching resources
• PowerPoint and Peripherals

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ICT Workshops 2006

• Using EdNA Online Curriculum Resources for
  Teachers
• Spreadsheets and Charts in the K-6 curriculum
• Using Memories on TV program to develop video
  slide shows.
• Using MS Word to develop and create classroom
  resources (intermediate and advanced workshops)

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Computer Skills Assessment Year 6

• Latest details in Curriculum Support for Primary
  Teachers (2005 Vol 10 No 4)
• Postponed in 2005 for redevelopment
• Competency-based assessment of student skills
• Delivered electronically
• Teachers decide when and where it will be
  delivered

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Computer Skills Assessment Year 6

• Practical skills diagnostic test installed on
  local school computers
• CD sent to schools in Term 3
• Diagnostic software included to assist teachers
  assess the computer competencies of students
• Certificate of Achievement produced and class
  summary of achieved skills

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Computer Skills Assessment Year 6

• Scalable screen to allow for vision impaired
  students
• No capacity for data to be transferred beyond
  school at this stage
• Application and support material also available
  from https//detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/directorates/sc
  hoimpro/EMD/csa.htm

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Intel Teach to the Future

• Watch for details for 2006
• Extremely positive evaluation of the 2004 project
  by researchers from Deakin University
• Immediately following the training 98 of
  participants indicated that the ideas and skills
  learned from the program would help them
  successfully integrate ICT into their students
  activities
• 91 of participants have engaged students in ICT
  based learning since completing the program

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Useful Resources

• Finale NotePad
• Music notation software
• Allows creation, playback and editing of sheet
  music
• Windows and Mac versions
• Up to 8 instruments allowed
• No limit to number of bars
• Free to download from www.finalemusic.com

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Useful web resources - DET

• AGQTP Integrating ICT into teaching and learning
• Primary modules available now
• More modules in pilot/development
• https//www.det.nsw.edu.au/ict

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Useful websites

• BBC Schools
• http//www.bbc.co.uk/schools/
• Enchanted Learning
• http//www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html
• Welcome to the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
• http//www.sfskids.org/templates/splash.asp
• Kidcyber (Australian site)
• http//www.kidcyber.com.au/

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Useful websites

• Learn to Read
• http//www.starfall.com/
• The Teaching Resource (Australian website)
• http//www.adrianbruce.com/
• Woodlands Web
• http//www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/
• Virtual Teacher
• http//www.virtualteacher.com.au/

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Useful websites

• Clip Art
• http//web.uvic.ca/hcmc/clipart/
• Mac - Free Games
• http//www.downloadfreemacgames.com/
• Melbourne Planetarium
• http//www.museum.vic.gov.au/planetarium/solarsyst
  em/solar.html