Technology to engage lecture		 Session 11
Engaging students with technology
Talking about technology in the classroom in not able tools or equipment - it is about changing the way we teach to match the way students learn in a digital age.

Review the lecture and additional videos/notes to develop a better understanding of how technology creates a modern pedagogy that enables learners to engage more readily with the content and teachers to engage more readily with students.
Learning in a digital age


Digital natives - Marc Prensky
In this presentation from TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Tom Chatfield talks about the learning potential of games - not so much in their content value but what they tell us about how children learning in a digital society. The principles he identifies apply not just to games and computer content but to all we do in the classroom.

So with the principles identified and the priority established what skills do teachers need to enable them to embrace this new pedagogy. The following list provides a starting point. Teachers working within the NSW DET have affordable access to some state-of-the-art software from ADOBE and MICROSOFT so grab this software and create digital learning environments for your students at the next PEX.

Integrate text, images, hyperlinks and form inputs into all word documents, powerpoints, pdf worksheets. Microsoft Word/Powerpoint
Apple Pages/Keynote
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Adobe Dreamweaver/Flash
Prezi
Create multilayered documents that students can navigate to different activities
and pages at their own pace and preference.		Adobe Acrobat Pro
Adobe Dreamweaver/Flash
Moodle/Janison/Blackboard/Studywiz
Utilise the interactive whiteboard and internet access to ensure lesson have flow, depth, variety and interest. Notebook
ActivStudio
To see some materials developed using the principles suggested here go to the following websites and log in using the username and passwords outlined. I am not sure what will happen if 250+ students try to login using the same name and password so be patient if you don't get through straight away.
Studywiz
(virtual learning environment)

Username - gde801
Password - gde801

Use either the Global or class folder and explore the materials available.		 Mathletics
(online interactive maths program)

username - RH49652
Password - munch05

Choose any of the activities and work through the BOS Year 8 maths curriculum. Pay attention to the many ways in which feedback is given to you.
Chapter 12 - Teaching for learning: Pages 461 - 504