magazine.T4L Issue 12

ISSUE 12

TERM 4 I 2020

Let’s get digital @EduTECH

Your guide to the giant virtual festival of education!

YOUR GUIDE TO EDUTECH 2020 Welcome EduTECH is a huge moment in the T4L calendar each year, and 2020 is no exception. We’re getting digital as EduTECH goes virtual. Check out as many events in our channels as you can - we’ve recommended some learning paths for you to explore, so get amongst it!

Two great programming streams!

The DoE stream of EduTECH is divided into two channels of learning: Inspiration Channel: most of the sessions in this stream run for 30 minutes

Deep Dive Workshop Channel: 60 minutes sessions (on average)

Mark Greentree Director, Technology 4 Learning, NSW Department of Education

Hear us every day at 5pm for the live recording of the Virtual Staffroom podcast! 

Choose your learning journeys

Check the program on page 4-5 for the lineup as well as some of our T4L highlighted selections!

Tune in each day! 

Join Joe, Yvette and Linda as they interview EduTECH guests and unpack the big issues of the day - listen live!

Are you an ICT coordinator? 

Register now 

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Are you a classroom teacher? 

Are you keen to reimagine your space with technology? 

Are you a school executive leader? 

Are you an edtech innovator? 

Are you a STEM/digital tech specialist? 

Are you interested in the application of tech to KLAs? 

‘The biggest win with EduTECH this year is that all schools are able to attend. Teachers can share with colleagues and neighbouring schools what they learnt, what they built into their practice and what impact that had!’ Linda Lazenby, Principal Education Officer, stem.T4L

Joe’s Top 5 at EduTECH

DON’T MISS

Intrepid T4L innovator Joe Cohen rounds up his top 5 events outside the DoE channels.

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Empowering the humans of the

10 Nov 9:10am

Are we preparing our students for 2030 or 2000? Learn how we might need to shake up education for the future.

Evidence-based learning spaces

9 Nov 12:30pm

This session shares ideas and the evidence to help transform your space for learning.

Artificial Intelligence in education

9 Nov 12:00pm

future: hope and vision in a techfilled, AI world

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The power of serious games for planning, preparing and predicting the future

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The top tools for learning 2020 - and what they tell us about learning in the new normal

What’s the impact of AI on the classroom?

Is it as smart as we think? What do we need to be mindful of?

9 Nov 10:30am

How can virtual simulations like Minecraft provide opportunities for real learning and problem solving?

10 Nov 3:00pm

Has the digital classroom landscape changed forever? Is Zoom number one? Get excited and consider adding some new and effective digital tools in to your toolchest!

Search these sessions once you logged in to Swapcard.

Don’t miss our NSW Education panel discussions

11am – Monday 9 Nov NSW public schools – digital direction Leaders from the NSW education team discuss a post-pandemic future of education.

11am – Tuesday 10 Nov NSW public schools – voice of schools What does digital learning look like in NSW public schools? Join school leaders and teachers as they discuss the challenges and opportunities that online learning presents.

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NSW EDUCATION PROGRAM Register now  | Session details  | Further resources DAY 1 9/11 11:00am

11:30am

12:00pm

Inspiration Channel Panel discussion: NSW public schools - digital direction

Leaders from the NSW education team discuss a post-pandemic future of education.

Empowering your classroom with digital resources to engage, empower and reimagine Explore a huge range of resources on the T4L website – available at your fingertips.

DART Connections - all aboard the world of virtual excursions and online learning resources Explore a huge range of experiences from museums, galleries, writers, artists and more. Further resources  Digital Environmental Education: equitable access in a virtual world

12:30pm

Deep Dive Workshop Channel

Learn about Taronga Education’s range of digital initiatives and resources for students across NSW. Further resources 

Teach, learn, lead with digital @The Arts Unit Learn about a huge digital portfolio of resources and events focusing on creative and performing arts.

Further resources  Seismic solutions for a shifting education landscape A look at the opportunity for an ‘education reset’ after the disruptions of 2020, and a look at AI in education.

Privacy and Terms of Service - what and why?

1:00pm

Learn how to assess online services and understand the implications for student privacy and security.

Further resources  Personalising learning with tech!

1:30pm

Learn how you can level the playing field for students with disability and additional learning needs with tech.

Further resources 

Action! Explore the power of creating film in the classroom with the stem.T4L team Learn more about incorporating filmmaking in your classroom. Further resources 

What is your school vision for digital devices?

2:00pm

2:30pm

Unpack the new devices in schools policy.

Further resources 

Learning modes: the intersection of pedagogy, space and technology!

Catalyst Lab Innovation Program: Edumap and Uppley

Learn about the department’s eight learning modes to guide your programming and practice.

Further resources 

Pedagogy and digital solutions for a rapidly changing world.

Further resources  A staffroom state of mind

3:00pm

3:30pm

4:00pm 4:30pm

5:00pm

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How do you support a workforce of 80,000 teachers to pivot their teaching and learning overnight? Further resources  Using The School Magazine’s digital content as an integral part of your literacy program

Robots…toy or tool? Explore the power of robotics to inspire and equip the next generation Learn how to empower your school with robotics across ages and stages. Further resources 

Need high-quality literary material online? The School Magazine has got you covered. Further resources  Virtual fieldwork. Next best thing to being there What is virtual fieldwork, and how can you use it for deep learning and assessment? Further resources 

Cows, cars and code - how NSW does digital tech Unpack resources available from the TAS Curriculum team focusing on Digital Technology in the context of Technology Mandatory. Further resources 

Live recording of the Virtual Staffroom Special Edition  Listen to Joe, Yvette and Linda as they chat to EduTECH guests of the day!

DAY 2 10/11

Inspiration Channel

Deep Dive Workshop Channel

Panel discussion: NSW public schools - voice of schools 11:00am

11:30am

12:00pm

What does digital learning look like in NSW public schools? Join school leaders and teachers as they discuss the challenges and opportunities that online learning presents.

Build your school’s digital foundation with the Digital Maturity Framework Are you keen to develop your school’s digital capacity? Assess where your school sits on the tech spectrum.

How can stem.T4L impact teaching and learning in your school?

Explore stem.T4L resources that can empower your school’s STEM journey. Further resources 

App design is for appsolutely everyone!

12:30pm

Can you STEM without a robot?

Discover the power of online tools and technologies that can be accessed by NSW public schools.

Further resources 

Discover the step-by-step process of designing an app prototype and the processes that students will apply.

Formative assessment in physical education 1:00pm

Learn how technology can be used as a formative assessment tool in physical education.

Further resources 

Saving time using the Digital Learning Selector!

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3:00pm

4:00pm 4:30pm

5:00pm

Save time, build capacity in using technology in the classroom and support ICT integration into your lessons with this incredible app. Further resources 

Leveraging technology in the recursive writing classroom - for Stage 6 English How can tech help us with the recursive writing process in senior English? Further resources 

The why, what & how - setting up and transforming your school with technology

3D print it! The power of tangibility and design in the classroom Discover how 3D design and printing can make learning tangible for students and can connect to curriculum areas from science to literacy. Further resources 

The power of VR in the classroom Discover the true power of VR as a creative and dynamic way to get your students to tell stories and share experiences. Further resources 

Digital Technologies - it’s not just coding

Start your school on the path of transforming technology pedagogy and practice. Further resources 

Identify and understand the key NSW Digital Technologies concepts and how they can be taught in a K-6 classroom. Further resources 

The Digital Accelerator

Introduction to circuit simulators for Stage 4 Digital Technology

Transform static classroom resources into interactive curriculum-aligned content.

Want to get started with simple circuits but don’t have the equipment? This session is for you!

Further resources 

Live recording of the Virtual Staffroom Special Edition  Listen to Joe, Yvette and Linda as they chat to EduTECH guests of the day!

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T4L HIGHLIGHTS Power of VR in the classroom

How can you introduce Virtual Reality (VR) into your school? Get your head around how VR could fit into your school and how to inspire your staff to engage with this new medium. Join the stem.T4L team to discover the true power of VR as a creative and dynamic way to get your students to tell stories and share experiences. It’s never been more relevant to connect and see the world in new ways. Book a stem.T4L kit for your school .

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3D print it! The power of tangibility and design in the classroom

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Further resources 

Our stem.T4L experts will talk you through the power of 3D printing – this is for the curious teacher looking for ideas, or for the technology leader looking to inspire staff. 3D printing isn’t just for the STEM classroom – it has power across subject areas from science to literacy. This is a great session exploring real examples from across the curriculum so that you can implement 3D printing in your ICT and Digital Technologies programs. Book a stem.T4L kit for your school .

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Empowering your classroom with digital resources to engage, empower and reimagine

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Further resources 

Join T4L’s Joe and Yvette as they walk you through a HUGE range of fantastic, free resources! They’ll take you through the T4L website with a fine-tooth comb, help you pull out some of the best resources for teachers and students that you didn’t know existed and much, much more.

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‘EduTECH provides an endless amount of inspiration with no shortage of ideas for education.

Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today and there’s no better place to prepare than EduTECH.’ Andrew Balzer, stem.T4L Leader 6

‘EduTECH isn’t just about what’s moving forward in coding or learning design, it really does provide opportunities to engage or listen to inspirational people just across all sectors of education.’ Sarah Donnelley, A/Deputy Principal, Wilcannia Central School

Digital environmental education: equitable access in a virtual world

Unleash the wilds of Taronga Zoo on your school!

Learn about the range of digital resources available from Taronga’s Institute of Science and Learning - all you need is a device and internet connection. Explore the critical environmental issues facing our wildlife, in the digital space. Take a walk on the wild side - check out the ways in which the digital and natural world can intersect with the help of digital resources from Taronga Zoo.

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Robots – toy or tool?

Explore the power of robotics to inspire and equip the next generation

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Further resources 

Learn how to empower your school with robotics.

Build the next generation of creators, makers and problem solvers. Do a deep dive into robotics with a focus on the LEGO Suite including LEGO SPIKE Prime. This session will explore the tools and resources available to school leaders to assist and support their staff to build confidence and understanding in robotics. Learn why it is important and how it connects to the NSW Curriculum. Explore two types of robotics kits on offer from stem.T4L .

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The why, what and how: setting up and transforming your school with tech

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Further resources 

Devices, screens, platforms, pedagogy – there are so many things to consider when you are looking at transforming your school with technology. This session, delivered by T4L experts who have built many schools’ technology foundation from the ground up, will help you consider everything from pedagogy to practice, innovations and goal setting.

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T4L HIGHLIGHTS DART Connections all aboard the world of virtual excursions and online learning resources

If you don’t know about DART Connections (Distance and Rural Technologies), you’re missing out! Find a huge range of virtual excursions and resources offered by institutions such as zoos, museums, galleries, cultural organisations and more. Join amazing sessions from individual scientists, writers, athletes, artists and musicians as well as leading institutions. DART excursions are designed to enrich curriculum across all student ages and subject areas and will bring the world right into your classroom.

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Teach, learn, lead with digital @The Arts Unit

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Want to learn about a growing digital portfolio of resources and events focusing on arts education?

Want to build creative classrooms, creative teachers and creative engagement? This specialist team of arts educators from the Arts Unit will walk you through a huge range of digital resources for creative and performing arts and language and literature programs. They’ll also explore tools to help you run virtual end of year celebrations.

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‘Each year, EduTECH provides an incredible opportunity for teachers to connect with others and explore all the ways that technology can empower and transform learning. Going virtual this year opens it up for even more people to join in. I can’t wait!’ Anthony Fennell, Instructional Leader - Technology, Murray Farm Public School

Register now for 1 of 10 free tickets per NSW public school

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