Our+Presentation

Our presentation can be downloaded for viewing as a native [|ACTIVstudio flipchart], [|Powerpoint file] (interactive elements will not work as shown in the presentation.) or [|PDF file] (lowest file size.) These files are hosted in a [|box.net] account - simply click to go to the file download. You can also listen to the [|audio recording] of the presentation. (37 mins - 14MB. Right mouse click and Save Target or Save Link As to download file.)

Laptops allow teachers to take ownership of the IWB, prepare resources away from classroom, improve own technology skills to service students better. Trouble shooting support – if it doesn’t work, then teachers can’t use the IWB, frustration levels rise, students are disappointed. Teachers need technical support and a willingness to learn to do basic troubleshoooting. Resource sharing – [|our blog], network set up, meetings to share, web bookmarking services ([|furl], [|backflip], [|del.icio.us]) Training – just-in-time, spread out over time periods to give teachers chances to hone and apply skills, buddies, online tutorials ([|Atomic Learning]) Keep a record as you go – even if the responsibility is for one dedicated person, looking back can avoid mistakes, see periods of growth, be a model for others. The flow of technologies continues unabated with many educational opportunities emerging. Some are transferable to the IWB and some are not. There are several promising technologies – web based, freeware software apps, customisable by the user that fall into four broad categories. //Digital storytelling// ([|iMovie], [|PhotoStory], [|RockYou]) //Social Software// ([|Blogs], Wikis, [|Google Maps]) //RSS Feeds// ([|PageFlakes], [|Protopage], [|GooglePages]) //Virtual Worlds// ([|Google Earth], [|Celestia], [|Second Life]) Combined with in class computer access, these powerful tools can help construct the 21st Century classroom, where students can connect to information to solve problems, acquire skills and contribute learning on a global basis.
 * 1. Introductions.**
 * 2. Wiki resources** (about this site)
 * 3. A brief history - what is MYLU?** Reference to the Junior Secondary review (1992) as first South Australian recognition that adolescents have specific educational needs.
 * 4. Digital Natives & Digital Immigrants** Linking of the [|“digital immigrant, digital native” metaphor] to our understanding of today’s Australian middle school student. The terms form a powerful metaphor that can be harnessed to improve learner engagement in their classroom.
 * 5. Our Natives** – some stats
 * 6. Our Immigrants** – some stats
 * 7. Keeping students connected**
 * 8. IWB @ LNPS** – brief history & vision
 * 9. What’s an IWB?** Planning, costs and considerations. These include the following points:-
 * 10. Implementing technology into the classroom.**
 * 11. The 4 stages.**Use of [|Marc Prensky’s implementation of technology] into the classroom model - dabbling, old things in old ways, old things in new ways, new things in new ways.
 * 12. Impact on classrooms** – some examples
 * 13.** **Emerging technologies – the future of IWB.**