Digital Learning in Victorian Government Schools

Digital Learning

Technology such as web conferencing, the Ultranet, blogs/wikis, virtual worlds and online gaming and mobile devices such as iPads, mobile phones, digital cameras and voice recorders are changing the way teachers teach and the way students learn.

Technology enables learning to extend beyond the classroom walls and facilitates better access to learning resources. It also supports the creation of partnerships with the wider school community and equips learners with contemporary skills necessary for successful participation in life.

Jim Watterston – Blended Learning DEECD 2012.

2. Staff

3. ICT Device

4. Wireless/Wired/ISP/Email

5. Software

8. Quality teaching and learning opportunities

1. Students

7. Thinking/Processing/Creating/Collaborating

Users

Access

LearningTools

Output

6. Online content & spaces

Understanding

Students Teachers

Enabling quality teaching and learning

Learning Technologies in Government SchoolsDevices• Notebooks for Teachers and Principals Program.• Curriculum computers • Student devices - 1-to-1 9-12 Federally funded, + school initiated programs

Connectivity• Wide Area Network Connections.• Internet services

Software• Software system upgrades.• Software licenses - Microsoft agreement, Apple agreement, eduSTAR software 80+ titles• Technical Support to Schools Program.

Digital content

• Quality Assured websites, interactives, images, movies, eBookBoxes

Video Conferencing

Technology Trials

Languages and ICT

Ultranet

www.actwild.org.au/

- Students are provided with opportunities to take simple, real-world actions that directly benefit animals in the wild

Digital Learning Resources

Student travel virtually the world to investigate other cultures and participate in collaborative activities http://www.travelbu.gs/

Digital Learning Resources

Students share thoughts an d reflections bout books they have read via reviews, blogs and book clubs.

www.insideadog.com.au

Digital Learning Resources

Learning Technologies - Impact on learning

• Better learning – Strengthen differentiated and personalised learning

• Learning beyond classroom walls• Technologies can give students a voice• Technologies increase engagement and motivation• Opportunities for connected learning• Technology levels the playing field• Technological products are easy to share• A wealth of resources at fingertips• Acquisition of new literaciesContemporary Literacy Practices of Early Learners DEECD 2011.

One to One Learning

Netbook Trial – 10 000 devices

predominantly in Primary Schools

iPad Trial