SOCIAL SOFTWARE IN THE CLASSROOM BLOGS AND PODCASTS DESCRIPTION: Social Software has revolutionised the internet enabling users to become active rather than passive. This practical workshop will provide teachers with a quick overview of social software before launching into an in-depth look at two tools – blogs and podcasts. We will look at the merits of using these tools in the classroom and provide time and support to get started. Teachers should leave this workshop with: a clear idea of the purpose of a classroom blog and the confidence to blog a working knowledge of podcasting and some ideas for integrating podcasting into class programmes COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES: • Overview of social software
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Examples of classroom blogs Hands-on creating a blog Examples of school/class podcasts Overview and hands-on with creating a podcast
TARGET GROUP: Teachers Y0 – Y10 FACILITATOR: Rochelle Jensen (Rocky) is an ICT adviser with School Support Services, University of Waikato. She has extensive experience as a classroom teacher and as a facilitator of programmes that promote effective teaching and e-learning.
DATE VENUE FAX 22nd March Tauranga 07 5775317 TIME: 9.00-3.00pm COST: $75.00 + GST
KIDS CREATING DIGITAL GAMES DESCRIPTION: This workshop will briefly examine current research and practice around kids designing games for learning. Participants will grapple hands on with a range of programming and simulation software aimed at promoting understanding through the creation of games. Teachers should leave this workshop with: - a deeper understanding of the possible merits of gaming in education - a working knowledge of game making tools - an understanding of the role of the teacher in the game making process - integration ideas for getting started with game-making
COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES: • Gaming in Education – An Overview
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The links between the goals of 21st century learning and gaming
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An overview of software to support kids creating games Hands-On Exploration of game making tools
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A look at the role of the teacher in game making
TARGET GROUP: Teachers of Y4 – Y12 FACILITATOR: Rochelle Jensen (Rocky) is an ICT adviser with School Support Services, University of Waikato. She has extensive experience as a classroom teacher and as a facilitator of programmes that promote effective teaching and e-learning.
DATE VENUE FAX 28th June Tauranga 07 5775317 TIME: 9.00-3.00pm COST: $75.00 + GST
Year 2 PRT DESCRIPTION: The focus of this workshop will be on enhancing teaching and learning with ICT. It will provide teachers with a medley of practical ideas as well as a chance for hands-on exploration. Time for discussion on just how to integrate these ideas into the classroom will also be a priority.
The dates for the YEAR TWO PRT SESSIONS are; 30 October All Year Twos Whakatane 31 October Year Twos (Y0-4) Tauranga 01 November Year Twos (Y5-8) Tauranga