Technology 4 Learning Tech tools catalogue
Select the best digital tools for the task 1
What’s inside? Not sure where to start with digital tools in your classroom or staffroom? Overwhelmed by choice and unsure what you can access and what suits your needs? Read on.
How to use this catalogue:
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Discover teaching and learning tools to suit your needs
Explore key user scenarios
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Discover the range of tools on offer
Build your skills according to your preferences
3 Deep dive into toolsets including Apple, Microsoft, Google, Canva and Adobe and unpack user tips and PL opportunities
2 All links included are current as at November 2021, but some external links may change and no longer work over time. Note:
Selecting digital tools
Keep these ideas top of mind when thinking about your digital classroom needs: Are you already using certain tools? Consider what would integrate well with what you’re already using and have confidence with. Which toolsets match your teaching and learning vision? What platforms work best with your intended
Common myths Using digital tools supports our students in becoming digital natives. Going ‘digital’ doesn’t mean you have to throw out your tried and true analogue ways of working! It’s about getting the balance right. Learning new technology is hard! Is it? Have you noticed that most software and apps don’t come with user manuals anymore?
outcomes?
Just because you’ve implemented Google
Are the tools easy to use – will your
others like Microsoft (or vice versa). This
students be able to easily navigate the tools and focus on learning?
tools, doesn’t mean you can’t integrate catalogue will demonstrate how you can use cross-platform tools in the classroom.
What support is available to you, colleagues and students in using the desired tools? Consider what on-demand PL is available. Consider the devices you have at school or that students bring in or use at home – will the technology suit them?
Focusing your strategy and making your technology choices
There is a range of technology tools available to all NSW public schools. The most common toolsets include: Microsoft 365
Canva
Google Workspace
Adobe
However, it’s a common misconception that you need to select just one. This catalogue explores how it’s possible to use tools across a range of toolsets. Tip: if you’re a school that’s just starting out, selecting a core toolset to work on is a good starting point.
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User scenario
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Recommended digital whiteboarding tools:
I have just had a new
Whiteboard Jamboard
digital display installed and I am so used to my
Benefits:
whiteboard, what tech tool can help?
Digital collaboration, stickies, image import, no more ink fingers
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Recommended digital classroom tools
Google Classroom Microsoft Teams
I want a space to post assignments, for students to turn their work in and to mark
Benefits:
their work in one place. My email is going in to overload, I
One stop shop, digital rubrics to speed up marking, auto
need a digital classroom
plagiarism checker, opportunity to personalise learning, schedule posts and task to save you time
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I am keen to develop slide
shows to guide my lessons and am also keen to get my students creating digital presentations to demonstrate their learning.
Recommended digital presentation tools:
PowerPoint Slides Canva Keynote Benefits: Environmentally friendly (no paper), collaboration opportunities, multimodal possibilities, accessibility tools
Recommended digital document tools:
OneNote Docs Word Pages Canva Benefits: Environmentally friendly (no paper), saved to the cloud, collaboration opportunities, multimodal possibilities, accessibility options
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I would like my students to create documents digitally, to keep a record of their learning
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My school has decided to use
Recommended digital STEM tools:
Google Drive and Classroom
Minecraft Makecode
to coordinate learning and
Benefits:
administration, but what can I do about STEM learning?
Online tools that work across platforms, collaboration opportunities, future focused skill development
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Recommended collaboration tools:
Google Shared Drives Microsoft Teams
I need a tool to coordinate faculty and stage planning, and if I can, a place to inspire
Benefits:
collaboration!
Accessible anywhere, anytime! Collaboration opportunities, continual evolving and future focused
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Recommended digital portfolio tools:
Sway Sites Spark
I would like my students
Benefits:
to be able to produce an online portfolio of their
Can be shared with a wider audience, saved to the
learning
cloud, collaboration opportunities, multimodal possibilities, accessibility options
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Recommended digital feedback tools:
Microsoft Forms Google Forms
I would like an automated tool for formative assessment, to help me keep track of student
Benefits:
progress
Auto marking, quick summary, accessible on any device, auto feedback, variety of question types
I would like to connect
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with students and experts digitally in online meetings
Recommended virtual meeting tools:
Meet Teams Zoom Benefits: Video and Audio collaboration, inbuilt chat, moderation features, screen sharing and remote presentations. If engaging in online meetings, please consult The Guidelines for using live video with students.
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Start with the task, then cho Working with data
Recommended tools:
Microsoft Excel
Google Sheets
Apple Numbers
Other tools: Digital Learning Selector
Digital Presentations
Microsoft PowerPoint
Google Slides Other tools: Canva
Recommended tools:
Apple Keynote
Adobe tools
STEM tools
Recommended tools:
Minecraft: Education Edition
Digital Classrooms Google Classroom
Swift Playgrounds
Recommended tools:
Microsoft Teams
Apple Classroom and Teams
Other tools: Digital Learning Selector
Faculty and Stage planning Google Drive and Classroom Other tools: Digital Learning Selector 6
Microsoft Teams
Recommended tools:
Team Drives, Classroom and Teams
oose the tool! Digital Documents
Microsoft Word
Google Docs Other tools:
Recommended tools:
Microsoft Sway / OneNote
Google Sites Canva
Adobe Spark
Whiteboarding
Apple Pages
Adobe Acrobat
Recommended tools:
Google Jamboard
Microsoft Whiteboard
Feedback and Assessment Google Classroom and Forms Other tools:
Apple Pages
Canva
Digital Portfolios
Other tools:
Recommended tools:
Recommended tools:
Microsoft Forms and Teams
Apple Forms and Classroom
Digital Learning Selector
Online Meetings Google Meet
Recommended tools:
Microsoft Teams
Teams and Classroom
Other tools: Zoom Adobe Connect 7
→ What is it?
→ How do I access it? You can access Microsoft 365 tools directly through the student or staff portal on any device
Microsoft 365 is Microsoft’s digital and online toolset. It takes all the ICT tools you know and love, and adds in a dose of collaboration!
Staff portal
My Learning Tools
→ Where can I
go for support? Check out the T4L Microsoft Resources pages and playbooks, plus there is also loads of support in the Microsoft Educator Community
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What are the limitations? While these tools are available on any device there is some reduced functionality when using the browser version, compared to desktop versions
→ What tools are included? All those you know and love. Word for word processing, Excel for data and Teams for managing your digital classroom!
→ Why is it awesome? It is simple to access and just takes the tools you already use to the next level. An awesome place for those new to tech, or hesitant to make the shift to begin!
Teach and learn with Microsoft 365 Classroom and learning management Microsoft Teams is THE hub for teaching and learning with Microsoft 365, with quizzes, assignments, collaboration and more. Plus with Microsoft Learning Tools built into Teams and Microsoft 365 tools to support reading comprehension, line spacing and a picture dictionary, everything you need for digital learning is found in one space.
Collaboration The Microsoft 365 experience allows students and teachers to collaborate across multiple modes in realtime in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and more. Auto-saving, access from the browser or dedicated apps.
Creativity tools Windows Ink functionality across Microsoft 365 tools contains applications and features that enable pen computing to create, capture thoughts and express ideas! Plus with inking tools you can annotate webpages directly using Microsoft Edge browser.
Multimodal documents
STEM and code Microsoft 365 brings STEM and computer science to
Whiteboard and OneNote bring learning to life on the
life. Create augmented reality experiences with Paint
digital page. Microsoft Whiteboard is a collaborative,
3D, PowerPoint and 3D Viewer apps, and use apps
digital whiteboard that makes it easy for a class to
such as Minecraft or online tools such as MakeCode to
come together to share ideas in real-time. Work
learn to code!
naturally with digital ink, using pens or fingers to bring ideas to life in a limitless space. Board contents are automatically and securely saved so they can easily be shared. OneNote is a digital notebook that teachers can use to organise class notes, create interactive lesson plans, brainstorm with others, and engage in and encourage teamwork.
Presentations PowerPoint has come a long way since 1987 and with Microsoft 365, it’s even better. You can insert 3D models, create animations, and use Design Ideas to create impressive presentations. Students also have the option to use Sway to create online presentations where they can also record their voice, add multimedia content, plus images and text.
Video and podcast creation Stream is a key part of Microsoft 365 that allows simple creation of high impact videos, as well as screen recordings. Nothing to download and so simple to use within the browser!
Web meetings Teams within Microsoft 365 has built-in web meeting functionality meaning you can connect with students learning remotely or beam in experts and guests from across the globe directly within this digital classroom platform. Screens, whiteboards and documents can be shared, there is a built-in chat pod plus ad hoc meetings can also be scheduled using your Outlook calendar or the ‘Meet Now’ feature.
Support resources ➚ Visit education.microsoft.com for self-directed online courses or support.office.com/education
for teacher guides.
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Collaborate with Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is the complete classroom hub. Simply log in to Microsoft Office 365 via the portal.
What is it?
Standout features
If you have Microsoft Office 365, you have Microsoft
Integration with OneNote Class Notebooks
Teams! Set up and manage your classrooms or
Ability to schedule assignments, mark them and
projects, file and curate resources, and even chat and video conference within Teams. This is also a great staff collaboration tool.
How do I access it? Staff portal
My Learning Tools
provide feedback in one interface
Multiple channels for concurrent streams of work Full integration with Office 365 Integrated file repository for your class Add in digital tools such as FlipGrid easily
Tabs make accessing content easy for students
What can I do with it? Schedule work for your class Provide access to resources
We’ve got you!
Curate and host classroom conversations via chat and broadcast (teacher video only)
Create different teams for each of your classes
Check out our step-by-step range of resources for Teams on the T4L website:
Add in websites and other links
➚ Getting started with Teams
Multiple teachers for the one class
➚ Communicating in Teams
Assign quizzes
➚ Using Assignments in Teams ➚ Organisation and administration in Teams
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Shifting to the cloud? Take your files with you and move them from your desktop or school drives to OneDrive where they will be accessible anywhere, anytime from any device! Learn more here
Want to learn more? Check out our range of MS Teams resources on the T4L site, including lots of bite-size videos! There’s also a range of resources on OneDrive, presentation tools, video tools, accessibility, coding and more.
Top ten of Microsoft Teams
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We’ve broken down the best of Microsoft Teams for you!
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Start a voice or video call by simply clicking on the camera or phone icon in
Want some peace? Turn off your notifications
any team, channel or chat
by clicking on your initials – click on Manage Account then Notification
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simply search for names and add them into your group Save time - set your status with the options
available or create a custom notification – click on your initials/photo at top right
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It’s easy to set up a class. Students just need a code to join the group
See whether an assignment has been viewed – or turned in. Click on the Assignments tab, select the assignment, then explore status options and
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start marking options
Team teaching? Click on ... next to team name, choose Add member to add a coteacher to a team
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Rich text allows for bold text, bullet points and hyperlinks to be displayed
Learning on demand
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When using Assignments, a sidebar opens for you to easily mark, grade and give feedback
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Have something urgent that needs attention? Mark a message as urgent
➚ Introduction to Microsoft Teams 11
Microsoft Word Why don’t you:
How do I access Word, Docs or Pages?
dictate a lesson plan or excursion note turn documents into multimodal experiences
Make the most out of Word, Docs or Pages and get more time back in your day
improve the accessibility of your documents
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Word is available on your browser or as an app
boost your writing and clarity.
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Available on all devices
HOT TIP
The ‘>>’ symbol simply means ‘go to’ FEATURE
Benefit Improve your writing and save time with the online editor – enhance spelling, grammar, clarity and more. >> Home >> Editor Boost accessibility in the classroom - watch this quick starter video here (1 min). >> View >> Immersive Reader Zhoosh your word documents - insert
Microsoft Word How do I use it?
icons and pictures from Word’s extensive database. Add extra interactivity and detail with 3D images, web page clippings and more. >> Insert
The Word desktop app is free to download on up to 5 BYOD Windows devices per teacher account – and can
Turn your Word docs into accessible
also be used online in your browser or in the free mobile/
documents – this feature nudges you for
tablet app - get the desktop app:
alternative text, captions and more.
➚ Staff portal
>> Learning Tools >> Office 365 >> Install
Office Open Word online in the browser, simply visit:
➚ Staff portal
>> Learning Tools >> Office 365 >> Word
or ‘W’. Use your userID@det.nsw.edu.au email address to sign in, if prompted, or to sign in to desktop and mobile/tablet apps.
Content source: Microsoft website
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>> Review >> Check Accessibility Save time on the typing by directly dictating your work onto a Word doc. Watch our Top Tech Tips video (1 min). >> Home >> Dictate Learn more about Word at the Microsoft Educator Centre
NB: some features cannot be explored on all devices or in the browser
Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Presenter Coach Presenter Coach in PowerPoint uses AI to give
Pro tips! We’ve done some testing to take the pain points away.
you real-time feedback on your content, pace
Take a breath when you need to
and delivery. Everyone has different strengths
Try not to read off the screen - you’ll be marked
and weaknesses, but Presenter Coach analyses everything from your speed, staying on message to getting rid of filler and repetition.
How to get started Staff portal
My Learning Tools
1. Open PowerPoint and click on Rehearse with
down in your rehearsal report!
Practice a few times before you head to Coach
Compatible with: Microsoft Edge version 15 or later Chrome Version 52 or later Content sources: Microsoft website.
Coach, even works in PowerPoint Online directly in the browser
2. Click Start Rehearsing. Your microphone will be used to capture your voice
3. Pop-ups occur in the bottom right of screen offering tips on content and delivery
4. Your rehearsal report is available after you’ve done a run-through
Features ‘Rehearsal mode’ monitors your presentation Get guidance in real-time with pop-ups Offers advice for better word choices Prompts you not to read off slides Analyses potentially sensitive phrases
➚ Watch more on Presenter Coach here
Shows pace, total time and other ways to improve
➚ Learn more about PowerPoint at the Microsoft
Get a rehearsal report to analyse your presentation
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Excel
Whiteboard
Excel is Microsoft 365’s collaborative spreadsheet and
Whiteboard is Microsoft 365’s online digital
data tool.
collaborative whiteboard!
What’s awesome about it?
What’s awesome about it?
Create simple and complex tables
Infinite digital canvas
Develop charts and graphs
Collaborative functionality allows students and
Work with data and numerical information Connects with Microsoft Forms
teacher to develop ideas together
Works directly in the browser or download the Whiteboard app.
Draw and sketch in the way you would on a traditional whiteboard.
Use sticky notes to add colour and coordination Insert images and other content
Learn more! ➚ Get an introduction to Excel at the Microsoft Educator Centre
Content source: Microsoft website
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Learn more! ➚ Learn more about Whiteboard at the Microsoft Educator Centre
Sway
OneNote
Sway is an online webpage builder providing
OneNote is like your old-fashioned spiral notebook
teachers and students with an easy and simple way
reimagined, with space for students to store and
to publish their ideas online.
manage all their work in one location! Plus, with
What’s awesome about it? Simple drag and drop interface Supports multimedia content Quick remix function Create a Sway directly from a word document with two easy clicks (Click ‘File’ and ‘Transform’)
the power of OneNote Class Notebook, you help students remain organised as well as creating a classroom collaboration space and monitoring student progress in real-time.
What’s awesome about it? Insert many types of media including pictures, web snippets, audio and more
Type, draw or write with a stylus Monitor student progress in real-time with OneNote Class Notebook, providing feedback with voice comments, written comments and more
Sections can be added to make it student’s one stop digital workspace to coordinate their learning
Learn more! ➚ Enrol in the OneNote Teacher Academy Learn more! ➚ Learn how to tell a digital story with
at the Microsoft Educator Centre
➚ Discover how to empower collaborative classrooms with OneNote on MyPL
Sway at the Microsoft Educator Centre
Content source: Microsoft website
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OneDrive
Process
To move you and your classroom to the cloud and
simple as 1, 2 and 3!
make the most of digital tools having a digital file repository is essential!
Take a peek at these series of videos to work through migrating your documents to the cloud! It’s as
1. Setup your OneDrive
This toolset will enable you to move all your files stored on faculty drives, individual computers or anything in between to the one digital space! If you and your school are using predominately Microsoft 365 tools you may choose to setup a school, faculty or stage Microsoft Team to coordinate your digital staffroom, but you could also choose to host and store your files and shared files within OneDrive!
2. Migrate your files
Top 5 of OneDrive
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Available anywhere, anytime on any device Syncing options available to put file management in the background
3. Share your files with others
Set permission levels to restrict and open sharing as required Easy and simple to migrate your data directly from the staff portal Integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft 365 tools
Learn more! ➚ To learn more about OneDrive, explore this Digital Playbook for all the essential information, tips, tricks and more!
➚ And why not take a professional learning course on OneDrive and other Microsoft 365 tools to build your skills!
Content source: Microsoft website
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Get coding with MakeCode Microsoft’s MakeCode is a great tool for entry-level coders with creative, fun and stimulating challenges.
Micro:bit Fun, free and requiring no equipment, you can get coding straight away with an array of challenges. For more information, check out our huge feature in Issue 3 on micro:bit challenges.
➚ Rock Paper Scissors is a firm T4L favourite. Difficulty: Low
Minecraft Education Edition There are loads of great tutorials to get you coding in Minecraft. Here’s some of our favourites:
➚ Chicken Rain – ever wanted to make it rain chickens? Now you can!
➚ Flower Trail – Create a trail of flowers wherever you walk in Minecraft!
➚ Cats versus dogs – an ancient classic brought to Minecraft life Difficulty: Low
Lego Mindstorms EV3 Power your Lego EV3 with code! There are loads of tutorials including brick, motor, touch and colour sensor tutorials to get you going. T4L loves the realworld applications of coding with EV3. Code your EV3 to perform the following tasks:
➚ Autonomous parking ➚ Object detection ➚ Line detection Difficulty: Intermediate
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Building skills with Microsoft 365 This learning pathway is designed to help build your skills with Microsoft 365 tools to teach and learn confidently in the digital space. With professional learning, reading, and listening pursuits as well as teaching and learning activities to implement
10 steps to getting online with Microsoft
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Learn how-to create your digital classroom space with Microsoft Teams
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Explore this key guide to Microsoft Teams and keep it handy for quick
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Get answers to key questions and find quick how-to guides on
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Take your digital classroom to the next level by exploring the power of
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Explore PowerPoint as a digital presentation tool to engage students
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Discover some quick top Microsoft tips such as advanced features of
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Digitise and automate formative feedback with the power of Microsoft
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Discover tools and templates to use within Microsoft 365 with the
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Inspire your students to create digitally with the power of Minecraft
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Consider where to next in your technology journey by viewing some
tomorrow, your digital classroom will be launching in no time.
Listen up! Listen to how Microsoft MakeCode and the micro:bit can provide the means
reference
Microsoft Teams and One Drive
OneNote Class Notebook
in your digital classroom
for students to develop solutions to the UN Global Goals - in Episode 13 of the Virtual Staffroom
Top 4 complementary tools 1
Digital Learning Selector
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T4L Kids
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Totally Tech
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Digital Learning Resources Hub
Learn more Explore the Microsoft Educator Centre
Word and the power of Immersive Reader for accessibility
Forms
Digital Learning Selector
Education Edition
inspirational edtech sessions
Register now For webinars on Microsoft 365 tools
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t4l.schools.nsw.gov.au
Keen to know why digital is important? Take a peek at this report from the Foundation for Young Australians on ‘The New Basics’ to see the important role digital skills will play in students’ futures
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→ What is it? Google Workspace is an online toolset, that comprises the key tools of Google Classroom, Docs and Drive with an emphasis on ease of use and collaboration
→ How do I access it? You can access Google Workspace tools directly through the student or staff portal on any device Staff portal
My Learning Tools
→ Where can I
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Classroom, Docs and Drive, plus extra tools including Slides for presentations and Forms for data collection and online quizzes!
→ Why is it awesome?
go for support? Check out the T4L Google Resources pages and playbooks, plus there is also loads of support in the Google Educator Centre
→ What tools are included?
→ What are
the limitations? These tools are available on any device in the browser. But complete functionality requires an internet connection
Ease of use and collaboration are Google Workspaces keys to success. If you can Google search you can use Google Workspace
Teach and learn with Google Workspace Classroom and learning management You can use Google Classroom in your school to streamline assignments, boost collaboration, and foster communication. Classroom is available on the web or through a tablet app. You can use Classroom with many tools that you and your students already use, such as Gmail (students only), Google Docs, and
STEM and code Whilst there are not direct STEM tools as part of Google Workspace, check out the stem.T4L team’s Coding Kit for loads of STEM-based activities that
Google Calendar.
can be used on any device!
Collaboration
Feedback and Assessment
Co-edit documents, spreadsheets, and
Within Google Workspace there are a range of
presentations in real-time using Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Manage your classroom simply with Google Classroom and Forms. Organise your tasks using Google Calendar and Keep. With Google Workspace, collaboration is at your fingertips!
tools to assist with both formative and summative feedback and assessment. From automated quizzes in Google Forms to assignments and rubrics in Classroom, there is load of potential to power up feedback and assessment.
Web meetings Multimodal documents For simple and easy word processing, look no further than Google Docs. Collaboration has never been easier and every student has the ability to contribute their ideas by working on the same doc whenever, wherever they are. If you’re new to Google Docs, check out our Getting Started information or check out What’s New in Google Docs support website.
Meet within Google Workspace is a fully featured web meeting tool. This tool allows you to connect with students learning remotely or beam in experts and guests from across the globe. Meet integrates with Google Calendar for scheduled meetings and Classroom for connecting with students, and you can also start ad hoc meetings directly within Meet. Screens, a Jamboard and documents can be shared within the meeting.
Don’t forget Google Docs also has some great accessibility features to consider as well! Another great tool you might want to consider for sharing your students’ work with the school community or creating a portal for your class is Google Sites.
Presentations To create engaging presentations, make fewer class copies, and so much more, check out Google Slides. Explore and innovate with Google Slides to take your
Support resources
learning even further.
Check out our Google Teacher Centre where you
Creativity tools
advanced training programs to skill up in all Google
Some of the most popular creativity tools you can
specific “get started” learning on Google Classroom,
use within within Google Workspace include Google Jamboard, Drawings, and Canvas that really engage your students creativity mojo! From 2D to 3D and visual collaboration, you are covered with Google Workspace!
can embark upon our fundamentals and/or our for Education has to offer. Or, jump straight into tool Docs, Slides, and Forms. Still want more? Check out the Google for Education Transformation Centre to learn how educators across the globe are using technology in impactful ways. 21
Road test Digital classroom
Google Classroom
Top ten of Google Classroom
We’ve broken down the best of Google Classroom for you!
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Create a new classroom
The chat in Google Classroom is called the Stream – this is where you communicate with members of your class
3 You can communicate with a specific group of students only – click Stream, click in the text box, start typing and select All Students – from here you can tick the students you want to
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receive the post
Did you know you can schedule a post? Simply click in the box in Stream, start typing then click the downward-facing triangle next to Post and click Schedule
Want to learn more? Want to learn more about getting your classroom Check out our step-by-step range of resources on Google Classroom on the T4L website:
➚ Explore the basics as well as assignments, feedback and more in Google classroom
➚ Learn more about Classroom at the Google Teacher Centre
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online? Take a peek at our Webinar recordings page! Our top picks? The 4 getting started courses:
Getting started with Google Workspace Getting Started with Microsoft 365 Getting Started with Apple Getting Started with Technology 4 Learning
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You can add a rubric to an assignment you set – simply click the plus icon Rubric button on the right-hand side
Set up a range of Assignments – Quizzes, Questions, Material or reuse a Post
Feedback and assessment in Google Classroom is epic! Click on a student’s
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assignment to mark it. From here you can grade, add rubrics and private comments
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Suggesting mode (top right) is also great for
Choose the assignment, open a student’s
adding edits to work
submission, then click on Comment bank to personalise your response
10 In the Grades tab, get a quick overview of all student work that’s been submitted. Want to export your grades? Watch this video
Google Drive gold
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Watch this quick video on setting up your Google drive
Check out our easy to use resources on Google Drive
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Discover awesome features of Google Drive
Share documents easily in Google Drive
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Google Docs How do I use it? Every staff member has access to the G Suite toolset which includes Google Docs:
➚ Staff Portal >> Learning Tools >> G Suite >> Docs
Use your userID@education.nsw.gov.au (Google ID) to sign in to mobile apps, or if prompted online.
The features below are available on the browser version and you will need to be signed in.
Google Drive To move you and your classroom to the cloud and make the most of digital tools having a digital file repository is essential! This toolset will enable you to move all your files stored on faculty drives, individual computers or anything in between to the one digital space! If you and your school are using predominately Google Workspace tools Google Drive is the place to begin.
Process Take a peek at these series of videos to work through
Search a range of content to drop into your Doc, just click and drag >> Tools >> Explore >> opens a window
migrating your documents to the cloud! It’s as simple as 1, 2 and 3!
Setup your Google Drive
at right
Voice Typing (Chrome browser only) Discover Docs built-in Accessibility features and use your voice to type. It’s as simple as clicking a button and you can get content down on the page in no time.
Migrate your files
>> Tools >> Voice typing
Output function allows you to publish Docs to the web, or export in Word or PDF format. >> File >> Publish to Web
Share your files with others
>> File >> Download as...
Learn more! ➚ To learn more about Google Drive, explore this Digital Playbook for all the essential information, tips, tricks and more! Learn more about Docs at the Google Teacher Centre 24
Content source: Google website
➚ Plus why not take some professional learning to continue to build your skills!
Google Slides These tips will take you from Google Slides minion to master.
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Collaborate and create
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Publish to the Web
Build a slideshow with a team. Simply click on the
After you share your slides simply go to File >>
yellow Share button to add your collaborators or
Publish to the Web and choose your settings.
simply share with a link.
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Explore better design
Closed Captions (CC) while presenting
Want ideas for your presentation design? Check out
Do you want Closed Captions (CC) on the screen while
look of your slides. After adding content to a slide go
you speak? Click on the CC button from the black
to Tools >> Explore and open the side panel to browse
toolbar when presenting and your words will flow
the suggested designs.
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the Explore feature. AI power will help improve the
along. You can move them to the top, or change their size. (Only available in Chrome)
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Q&A audience interactivity
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Add almost anything to a slide
The insert menu is a treasure trove for objects to drop into your slides. You can now add voice notes,
Audience interactivity could add to your
annotations and more.
presentation. After you hit the Present button to start, click the Q&A button in the floating toolbar at the bottom of the screen. The audience will then see a URL at the top of the screen where they can ask questions or make comments as you present.
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Voice Type your speaker notes
Click Tools >> Voice Type Speaker Notes – this allows your microphone to type all your speaker notes straight
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Slides as Pages
You can publish from Slides! Go to File >> Page Setup and change the format to whatever size you’d like.
into your presenter notes magically.
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Master your design with Master Slides
Create documents like newsletters, posters and flyers! Use File >> Download as, to export directly as a
Slide >> Edit Master is your friend – simply update
PDF, JPEG (Picture) or even a PowerPoint file.
the Master doc and all changes will appear across the whole slide deck.
Learn more about Slides at the Google Teacher Centre
Content sources: Google website.
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Jamboard Jamboard is Google Workspace’s digital whiteboarding tool that offers a rich collaborative experience for classrooms. You can create a Jam, edit it from your device, and share it with others. Everybody can collaborate in Jamboard anytime, anywhere.
What’s awesome about it? Share with others for a collaborative whiteboard experience
Works directly in the browser or download the
Google Sites is an easy way to create simple websites all without designer, programmer, or IT skills.
What’s awesome about it? Simple and easy to use with a drag and drop interface
Live real-time collaboration between editors
Jamboard app on tablets or mobile devices
You can publish the site for everyone to see, or
Draw and sketch in the way you would on a
restrict sharing permissions and make the site accessible only to people you select
traditional whiteboard
Insert images and other content Use sticky notes to add colour and coordination
Learn more! ➚ Learn more at the Google Teacher Centre
➚ Watch the latest edition of Teaching and Learning with Google for a demonstration of Jamboard
Content source: Google website
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Google Sites
Supports multimedia content Great for both teacher and student use
Learn more! ➚ Watch a Top Tech video to learn how to create simple websites with Google Sites
➚ Learn more at the Google Teacher Centre
Google Sheets
Google Meet
Google Sheets is an online spreadsheet tool that lets
Google Meet is a tool that does what its name suggests
you create and format spreadsheets and collaborate
– creates a virtual ‘meeting space’ for teachers!
in real-time from your computer, phone or tablet.
What’s awesome about it? Connects with Google Develop charts and Forms
Work with data
graphs
Collaborate in real-time
Create simple and complex tables
What’s awesome about it? Simple and easy integration with Google Classroom
Host controls including mute all, mute chat and mute videos to streamline your meeting experience
Create directly from Google Classroom, Google Calendar, or the Google Meet interface
Share your screen or create a Jamboard directly within Meet to inspire collaboration Note: Google Meets are now able to be accessed by students and Google Meet’s recording features are only available until the end of 2021.
Learn more! ➚ Learn more about Google Sheets at the Google Teacher Centre
➚ Learn more about the computational power of Sheets with Chris Betcher from Google.
➚ Find out how to work smart with data in Google Sheets
Learn more! ➚ Learn how to start or schedule a Google Meet ➚ Discover the Google Meet interface to make the most of Google Meet
Content source: Google website
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Building skills with Google Workspace This learning pathway is designed
10 steps to getting online with Google
to help build your skills with Google Workspace tools to teach and learn confidently in the digital space. With
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Learn how-to create your digital classroom space with Google
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Read this key guide to Google Classroom and keep it handy for quick
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Get answers to key questions and find quick how-to guides on Google
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Take your digital classroom to the next level with an advanced course
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Explore Google Slides as a digital presentation tool to engage
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Discover some quick top Google tips such as sharing and
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Digitise and automate formative feedback with the power of Google
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Discover tools and templates to use within Google Workspace with
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Inspire your students to create in your digital classroom with the
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Consider where to go next in your technology journey by viewing
Classroom
professional learning, reading, and listening pursuits as well as teaching and learning activities to implement
reference
tomorrow, your digital classroom will be launching in no time.
Listen up! Listen to where Google tools might go next with the power of AI - in Episode 17 of the Virtual Staffroom
Top 4 complementary tools 1
Digital Learning Selector
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T4L Kids
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Totally Tech
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Classroom and Google Drive
in Google Classroom
students in your digital classroom
collaborating on files as well as key literacy and numeracy hacks
Forms
the Digital Learning Selector
power of Google Sites
Digital Learning Resources Hub
Learn more Explore the Google Teacher Centre
some inspirational NSW Education sessions at EduTECH 2020
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Apple tools → What is it? Apple tools are the perfect complement to Apple devices including iPads and Macs
→ How do I access it? You will need to download the App or Program on to your devices. If using an MDM such as JAMF Pro, you can push these programs to your devices
→ Where can I
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The Apple toolset includes Pages for word processing, Keynote for presentations plus loads of creativity tools!
→ Why is it awesome?
go for support? Check out the T4L Apple Resources pages and playbooks, plus there is also loads of support at Apple Teacher
→ What tools are included?
→ What are
the limitations? These tools are optimised for Apple devices and are not recommended for use on other platforms
Apple tools are creativity powerhouses. If creating future-focused multimodal texts is part of your schools plan, Apple tools will be the perfect companion!
Teach and learn with Apple Classroom and learning management You can easily view your students’ screens, open apps and help students manage their time in your class with Apple Classroom.
Collaboration Apple devices support full-featured collaboration with the G Suite and Microsoft Office 365.
Multimodal documents Pages lets you easily create documents and digital books that include illustrations, dictated text, video, audio, voice, music and equations.
Presentations Start creating presentations with animations, audio and illustrations in Keynote, and then create production quality videos with iMovie.
Video and podcast creation Engage your students by creating creative and compelling videos with iMovie or record and edit a podcast, soundscape or song with GarageBand.
Web meetings Apple devices are able to connect with web meetings on both the Microsoft Teams and Google Meet platform.
Creativity tools Create 3D models with Augmented Reality with Reality Composer, plus access a range of online tools in the stem.T4L learning library.
Support resources
STEM and code
Apple is fully supported by the department. For
Get started with code on Swift Playgrounds.
resources, for teaching and learning support check
Prototype your next app idea in Keynote, and design AR experiences or simulations with Reality Composer.
technical support start with the department’s out Apple Teacher and the T4L curated resources and webinars on the T4L Apple page.
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Road test
Apple Classroom
Digital collaboration
Have you tried Classroom for iPad or Mac? Download these handy guides for iPad or Mac and check out our top ten tips below. Top ten of Apple Classroom
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We’ve broken down the best of Apple Classroom for you!
Launch a
Simple and easy to use interface
specific app
with the app only needed on the
on all iPads to get the class on track quickly
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teacher’s Mac or iPad
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Mute and lock student devices to
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Get a bird’s eye view of where each student is at using Screen View
Simply tab a student’s
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screen to zoom in to
gather attention
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know when to offer
Receive classwork from
assistance
students simply via AirDrop
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9 Provide targeted assistance by sharing links or opening apps on individual student devices
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Get a summary of your students’ activities during class to help improve your practice - simply click end class
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Share documents with your students instantly
Share a weblink with all your students from Safari using the share button
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Road test Digital documents Apple Pages How do I use it? If you have iPads or Macs, you have access to Pages. Look for the icon or swipe down from the centre of the screen (iPad) to search for the app.
FEATURE
Choose a Template
BENEFIT
You can create reports, picture books and more using Pages.
There are plenty of templates for students to start projects at the beginning of the year including posters, books, resumes, newsletters and more >> Open Pages >> Choose a template >> +Basic/Reports/Books/Letters/Resumes/Flyers & Posters...
Make your Pages
Drop in photos, videos, take a live shot off your iPad camera, record your own audio, and much
document
more from this selection available in the + dropdown menu at top right of your new Pages
multimodal!
document >> Open a new Pages doc >> + Photo/Video/Image
Get more out of
Learn more about gestures and multitasking on your iPad – watch this Top Tech Tip video
your iPad
Accessibility features
Learn more about accessibility features on the iPad - watch this short video (look under Accessibility/Apple)
Publishing and
Export a Pages document as a MS Word doc or PDF to make your content accessible on non-
sharing Pages files
Apple devices. Hint: look for the ellipsis (…) at the top right of screen and select from Word, PDF, EPUB and more
Get creative
Try T4L’s free online writing program Everyone’s an Author - available on iPad and Mac. Download the Pages learning journals with 10 chapters covering different aspects of writing and creativity
Content source: Apple
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Apple Keynote Here are some simple hacks to streamline your presentations! Illustrate with drawings Built-in drawing tools let you add colourful
Simplify the information on your slides
illustrations and handwritten text using Apple Pencil
Move excessive or lengthy text to presenter notes
or your finger. You can sketch ideas, emphasise
so your audience listens more carefully to what
data in charts, add decoration or create entire
you say.
presentations using only drawings and handwriting.
Personalise your presentation
Rehearse presentations and keep track of elapsed time
Personalise presentations with hand-traced
Tap to change the clock in Rehearse Slideshow
photos, shapes, tables or charts. Add an object to a
to a timer, then rehearse your presentation
slide, trace it using the drawing tools, then delete
to see which slides you can deliver more
the underlying object.
succinctly.
Focus audience attention
Go further
Focus your audience’s attention on slides through
To show your presentation on a separate screen,
simple decoration and highlights. You can
connect your device to an external display,
underline words, annotate images, or emphasise
a projector, or Apple TV with a screen share
trends in a chart.
tool like AirPlay. Your slides will play on the
Go further
connected screen and the presenter display will
You can animate a drawing so that it plays in the presentation as if it’s being drawn – from blank canvas to finished product. Try adding a drawing, then apply the Line Draw animation to it.
Rehearse and replay presentations You can prepare presenter notes for each slide,
appear on your iPad screen. If you’re after more tips and tricks with Keynote, simply log on to Apple Teacher – it’s free to join. log onto Apple Teacher tap ‘Earn badges for iPad’
then practice delivering your presentation with
choose ‘Keynote for iPad’
Rehearse Slideshow. Rehearsing allows you to
select a new skill
master your content and use notes as reminders instead of reading from the slides. Check out a quick how-to video here!
Content sources: Apple website.
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choose from a selection e.g. Slides, Photos, Shapes, Drawing and more.
Apple Numbers Numbers is a spreadsheet tool that lets you create and format spreadsheets and work with data that is built in to iPad and Mac devices.
What’s awesome about it? Create simple and complex tables Develop charts and graphs Insert all types of data to tell a digital story
Learn more! ➚ Learn more about Numbers by visiting Apple Teacher
➚ Get started with Numbers on iPad by watching this Top Tech Tip
Content sources: Apple website.
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Building skills with Apple iPad This learning pathway is designed
10 steps to going digital with Apple
to help build your skills with Apple iPad to teach and learn confidently in the digital space. With professional
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Get started with some productivity hacks to make the most of iPad
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Explore how students can create and share their learning on iPad
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Engage early learners and upper primary students with iPad
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Develop your digital classroom space with Google Classroom or
in the classroom
learning, reading, and listening pursuits as well as teaching and learning activities to implement tomorrow, your digital classroom will be launching in no time.
Listen up! Listen to the heights to which technology could take your students
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in episode 14 of the Virtual Staffroom, drones doing good
Top 4 complementary tools 1
Digital Learning Selector
3
T4L Kids
4
Totally Tech
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Digital Learning Resources Hub
Learn more Explore the Apple Teacher Learning Centre
Microsoft Teams Access sample multimodal interactive learning portfolios to guide students learning with ‘Learn at home’ journals and Everyone’s an Author
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Discover some quick top iPad tips such as using gestures, and saving
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Ensure all learners have access to the learning they need with the
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Discover tools and templates to use with Apple tools with the Digital
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Explore the creative power of iPad and then discover some
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and sharing files
inbuilt accessibility features on iPad
Learning Selector
resources to embed these skills in the classroom Consider where to go next in your technology journey by viewing some inspirational edtech sessions
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Are you keen to explore other tools and platforms? While we have explored the key toolsets of Apple, Google and Microsoft, there are a wide range of other tools to use in the digital classroom. Take a peek at the resources and toolsets below that can be used across devices!
Digital Learning Selector What is it? The digital learning selector is a great resource to connect you with other tools to use in your digital classroom Discover 100+ innovative tools to enhance your lessons and increase engagement Navigate by ICT capability Access support, links to tutorials and tips to get started Explore tools for different devices and platforms
Standout features Login and access information at your fingertips Graphical key to assist with decision making Complete with teaching and learning activities that embed ICT directly into your lessons Links to getting started resources
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Further resources To get started, check out these quick start guides for students and teachers
Want to take your students design and creativity to the next level? Canva for Education could be the digital tool for you!
To get a step-by-step walk through, watch this Top Tech Tip video
From presentations to videos as well as posters and infographics, Canva is an online tool that puts creation in the hands of everyone! With a Canva Classroom to manage work, Apple Tablet Apps, plus integration
Download this flyer -
with Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom this is a great complimentary tool
Accessing Canva for
no matter what platform your school is using!
Education for teachers
Find out more about using Canva in your classroom.
Get creative in the classroom! Make: group work and skill-based
education presentation
activities and worksheets
templates
lesson plans
videos
Download this flyer – Accessing Canva for Education for students
Sign up for a Canva for Education online workshop, including
classroom décor kits
flipped lessons
infographics
activities (e.g. ‘How are you feeling today?’)
infographics with Canva, or catch up with
posters
socio-emotional learning
one on creating
webinar recordings
virtual classroom kits including Google Classroom headers and virtual backgrounds
Watch Canva Design School videos
➚ Virtual badges for students
Join the Canva group on Yammer
Join the T4L teacher
➚ Virtual class jobs
➚ Staff virtual
community on Teams
backgrounds
Get on board now! Learn how to sign up now using your departmental email address for instant access. If you already have an existing account, you can easily switch over. Students need to be invited to connect with Canva for Education and students under 13 need parental consent. For more information, head to the T4L Canva resources.
Join the Canva teachers community on Facebook (run by Canva) Listen to the Canva story – T4L meets co-founder Cameron Adams on Episode 22 of The Virtual Staffroom.
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Adobe tools Did you know students and teachers in the NSW Department of Education have access to Adobe’s industry standard design and creativity tools? From tools we all know like Photoshop to new tools that allow students to explore a world of mediums it is another toolset to add in to your chest!
Adobe XD What’s it awesome for? Designing, prototyping and sharing the design of a mobile app or website
Presenting content in a creative way
Tell me more XD is a design thinking tool
Resources ➚ Beginner resource
➚ Online course
Prototype apps with XD Movie creation with Premiere Pro Character creation with Character Animator Plus loads more! Find out more about what, why and how to use Adobe tools in your classroom
NB – Students in K-6 can only access Adobe Creative Cloud tools at school on school-owned Windows and Mac devices. K-6 students are able to use Adobe Spark via their department user account, both at school and at home.
Adobe Photoshop What’s it awesome for? Manipulating photographs
Designing digital paintings
Developing 3D products
Creating timeline animation
So much more with options only limited by your imagination
Tell me more Is an industry standard tool used by experts across the globe
Great for stages 4 and up Is locally installed and does not require an internet connection
Can be applied to just about any KLA Supports student creativity and design
Resources ➚ Beginner resource
Content source: Adobe website
➚ Advance resource
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Adobe Illustrator What’s it awesome for? Creating print, web and mobile graphics such as logos, icons, book illustrations, product packaging, billboards... and so much more Developing flyers
Mocking up website designs
Tell me more This tool can be used by students from beginners learning to represent and manipulate basic shapes, right up to senior students developing commercial, marketable branding and product portfolio mock-ups.
Most suitable to students in stages 4 and up.
Resources ➚ Beginner resource
➚ Advance resource
Adobe InDesign What’s it awesome for? Creating electronic
Making and publishing
publications ePubs
Producing digital
Tell me more e-books
Developing multimodal
magazines
texts
An advanced tool best used with students in stages 4 and up
With this tool students can embed interactivity, animations and more
You can even export to EPUB and SWF formats to create e-books and digital publications, suitable for consumption on tablet computers
Resources ➚ Beginner resource
➚ Advance resource
➚ A short course in typography infographic
Adobe Spark What’s it awesome for? Quick and simple flyers
Infographics
Simple video stories
Online and offline webpages
Easy to use for beginners to experts
Tell me more The Spark tools are all about creating content quickly without spending time on design or technology skills
Great for stages 2 and up Browser-based with mobile app options Can be applied to any KLA Supports student creativity & productivity
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➚ Spark Resources
Adobe Premiere Pro What’s it awesome for?
Tell me more
Special effects
Motion graphics
Keyframing
Adding subtitles
Editing High Definition
Producing broadcast
video
quality film content
Film editing, cutting and trimming and all common
Used in industry by professionals Use of the tool is recognised as a standalone skill by: production firms, news stations, marketing professionals, design firms and anyone working in a role that involves video editing and media design
Many of the videos you watch everyday have been produced with Premiere Pro
video editing tasks
Combining multi media and creating multi modal work-samples
Resources ➚ Beginner resource
➚ Advanced resources
Adobe Animator
Adobe DC
What’s it awesome for?
What’s it awesome for?
Animating digital puppets in real-time via a webcam
Adding a creative edge to video presentations
Enhancing slide presentations
Converting your face into a digital puppet
Tell me more Character Animator comes with a range of built-in puppets
You can export a puppet with a transparent background to later feature in an Adobe Rush or Premiere Pro video project
Resources ➚ Online course
A paperless classroom
Creating PDFs
Manipulating PDFs
Digital signatures
Assessment annotations
Interactive worksheets
Creating digital portfolios
Tell me more Converts most documents into a PDF Available in desktop & mobile versions to read, annotate and interact with PDF documents
Integrates well with Adobe Scan, a mobile app scanner
Resources ➚ Beginner resource
➚ Acrobat Resources
➚ Online course
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Digital teaching and learning activities Our top 10 activities are the perfect
10 digital activities to get students learning online
recipe to kickstart your digital classroom across all KLAs. Each
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Get students designing, building and recording online with 6 creative
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Ignite a passion for data as Totally Tech visits the supercomputer.
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Inspire students to develop key literacy skills as they head on a digital
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Harness students’ creativity as they reimagine a public space with the
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Get students creating their own podcast on any topic and any device
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Keen to get your students tackling an environmental issue with the
Other NSW Education tools to explore for digital learning experiences
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Build STEM skills in students with the activities and resources in the
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Digital Learning Selector
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Challenge students to create their own game on any topic in the Game
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Digital Learning Resources Hub
Build budding David Attenborough’s in your classroom with The
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DART Learning
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4
The Arts Unit
resource is able to be used as an
ICT and STEM challenges covering all KLAs in T4L Kids
independent student directed activity, just add your context! Post them to Microsoft Teams or Google Classroom to get your students engaging from anywhere!
Listen up!
Watch the video then explore the learning activities
writing adventure in Everyone’s an Author
Minecraft Design Issue of T4L Kids!
Listen and discover the power of play as The Virtual Staffroom team chats with educational superstar Professor Pasi Sahlberg.
Want more? Explore the Play edition of T4L Magazine for even more digital lesson ideas!
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with The Student Podcaster!
power of tech? Time to share T4L Kids Science edition
stem.T4L Learning Library!
Design Challenge edition of T4L Kids
Student Filmmaker independent learning resource! Inspire students to get creating something intergalactic in the special Science Fiction edition of T4L Kids
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Digital teaching and learning activities Our top 8 resource banks are the
8 digital resource banks from across Australia and the globe
perfect recipe to kickstart your journey to discover tools and experiences to implement in your classroom. Post
1
them to Microsoft Teams or Google Classroom and get your students engaging from anywhere!
Listen up!
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Inspire students to get creating with their Apple devices with 30 creative activities for both K-6 and 7-9 and even in augmented reality! Find all this and more on the Apple remote learning page Explore Canva’s online library for ideas you can modify for implementation in your online or offline classroom. Plus NSW DoE Teachers can now get streamlined access to Canva for Education Encourage secondary students to take their design skills to the next level with these design tasks across KLAs from Adobe. Find out how to access Adobe tools in the NSW Department of Education
Discover how to manage your digital wellbeing online as we talk with Neuroproductivity expert Dr Kristy Goodwin.
3 things to read, watch or do to boost your online classroom
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Take your 3D teaching to 2D
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Simple tips for teaching online
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Explore the AITSL online teaching and learning hub
Want more? See the special Classroom in the Cloud edition of T4L Kids for loads more digital lesson ideas!
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Explore the world with the interactive tours inside Google Arts and Culture. Don’t forget to also inspire learning through play with these virtual experiments. With virtual experiences and offline activities exploring ecosystems and animals, the Australian Museum’s repository is one to explore. The o
section on sustainability and the 360 tour are our top picks! With quick videos that pose problems or explore concepts, TED ED is the perfect lesson starter to get students thinking and exploring With mini lessons, iView content and loads more to explore there is something for every stage and KLA on the ABC Education site. Our pick? Make BTN a part of your digital classroom routine Consider you and your students’ digital wellbeing with the Smiling Mind App. Explore activities and routines you can use in your digital classroom
Register now Explore online learning and teaching events
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Note: These resources are not endorsed by the NSW Department of Education and as such you will need to consider their suitability in your context and consult with your Principal before implementation if required.
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