structured internet learning for geography 2002

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Learning Technologies inGeography

Martin PlüssTara Anglican School for Girls

m.pluss@staff.tara.nsw.edu.au plu@idx.com.au

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Accomplished Classroom Teachers

Have a broad, deep and critically aware knowledge, understanding and enthusiasm for their subject

demonstrate excellence in the practical craft of teaching and in managing the classroom learning environment

enjoy teaching students and have expectations of their achievement

monitor student’s growth in their learning and provide them with regular accurate feedback

are able to emphasise with students treat all students honestly, justly and equitably in a way that

respects and acknowledges the diversity of their background and experiences

have an appropriate sense of humour

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Are creative and discerning in their use of educational technologies in assisting their teaching and students’ learning

exercises high levels of communication and interpersonal skills

are reflective on their own teaching practice are committed to their own professional growth and

development exercise educational leadership working collaboratively

with their colleagues across all the areas of school life

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National Setting

School Innovation: Pathway to the Knowledge Society

Regulatory context• There is more transparency in the systems of

regulation surrounding education.

Educational research context• Schools make a difference• School improvement and development• Effective learning• Effective teaching practice

School Innovation: Pathway to the Knowledge Society by Professor Peter Cuttance DETYA 2001. This is a report on an innovation and best practice project.

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State Setting

Queensland minimum standards for teachers minimum standards for curriculum application including

classroom planning and management minimum standards for school planning minimum standards for student centred learning

http://www.education.qld.gov.au/tal/2001/mst_des.htm

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State Setting

Victoria Teachers Capabilities Skill Development Matrix has

been developed. Area 1 Using and managing technology Area 2 Using basic computer applications Area 3 Using desktop publishing and presentation software Area 4 Using multimedia Area 5 Using communication technologies Area 6 Using learning technologies in the key learing areas

For each area there are three main stages.

http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/pd/tchcap/sklldevm.htm

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State Setting

NSW Computing Skills Assessment at Year 10: Mapping of

I.C.T in Mandatory Stage 4 and 5 Syllabuses, June 2001. Computing Skills Assessment at Year 10: Draft

Competencies – Core and Extension, June 2001 Computing Skills Assessment at Year 10: Draft Record of

Competencies Grid – Core and Extension, June 2001. Later Drafts 2001 Trial Test

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State Setting

WA Survey Results Teaching method generally used Access to learning technology in the school Extent of professional development in learning

technologies Learning technology skills Extent of use of learning technology programs

Extent that you are a learning technology change agent

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Virtual Geography Classrooms

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Virtual Geography Classrooms

Independent learning is unscheduled students access and interact with material when every they wish

Collaborative There are scheduled online meetings with other schools and

teachers reduced flexibility

Broadcast Students access lectures/broadcasts on the WWW Opportunity for interaction is limited

“Is virtual teaching a virtual reality” http://www.fno.org/mar01/virtualschool.html

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Virtual Geography Classrooms

Structured Independent Learning (SIL) the philosophy ten principles of learning technology use of traditional research skills classroom practice

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Philosophy of SIL

it is a personal journeyit has evolved over timeit does not suit every teacherit does not suit every studentit needs to be used in a balanced way

studentparentsteacher comfortschool philosophy and support

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Ten Principles of Learning Technology

effective planningrobust

infrastructureeffective use of

internetschool intranetlibrary integration

developing pedagogyschool cultural

changecollegiate cultureevaluationE-Links school and

home http://

curriculum.mn.catholic.edu.au/learntech/index.html

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Use Traditional Research Skills

QuestioningPlanningGatheringSorting and SiftingSynthesisingEvaluatingReporting

– “Weave the Web” http://www.fno.org/ascd.html

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Classroom Practice

Develop your own skillsDevelop your students’ skillsUse the Geography SyllabusUse the school networkConsider developing and using an intranet

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Develop your own skills

Common Issues I don’t have time

The internet is to slow

Access to library I.T confidence in class Little professional

development Learning preferences Limited I.T. Resources

Encouraging tips Sleep less Have other tasks to do Book in advance and

plan Learn from the students

Lobby and learn from younger teachers

How do you set up a video?

Do what you can

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Developing Student Skills

timing of lessonsaccess to

computersbe aware of equity

issuesfactor in home

researchmake use of Email

be a post modern teacher

use other functions of the computer such as word excel access, PPPs, web page design

have a map readyhave a word puzzle

ready

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Use the Geography Syllabus

Perspectives

Indigenous peoplesGenderInterculturalSocio-economicReligious

Key CompetenciesCollecting , analysing

and organising information

Communication of ideas and information

Planning and organising activities

Working with others and in teams

Using mathematical ideas and techniques

Using technologySolving Problems

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Use the Geography Syllabus

Civics and Citizenship Australian Identity Rights and

responsibilities Decision –making and

democratic processes

Literacy in Geography Text types (reports,

explanations, discussions& expositions)

Forms (written, oral and visual)

Tasks (putting text types into practices)

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Use the Geography Syllabus

Focus Areas 5A1 Australia’s Identity 5A2 Changing

Australian Environments

5A3 Issues in Australian Environments

5A4 Australia in its Regional and Global Context

Elective Geography

Geographical Toolsmapsfieldworkgraphs and statisticsphotographs

Geographical Skillsacquiring informationprocessing informationcommunicating

informationactive and informed

citizenship

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Use the Geography Syllabus

Values and Attitudes Ecological sustainability Ecological sustainability A just society Inter-cultural

understanding Informed and active

citizenship Lifelong learning

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Use the School Network

Go it alone Type your own notes Make your own PPPs/

and OHPs Put the PPPs on the

network Use the OHPs/ PPPs

when you cannot and can use the library

Next? Remember to teach

geography or you will fall behind

The students will want more

A critical mass will start to develop

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Intranet

How it can happen:- sequencing Stage 1:- Personal

Home Page Stage 2:- Develop

Class Home Page Stage 3:- Develop a

Departmental Home Page

Principles get your own account be prepared to share you can use the work of

others for ideas government

organisations NGOs media universities

learn from others

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Classroom Resources Structured Independent Learning

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