Office of the Board of Studies NSW
Learning & Technology Forum No. 2
1 November 1997
Outcomes
The forum will be focused to achieve the following outcomes:
- explore ways in which the IT services and materials the Board provides can be used to achieve learning outcomes;
- discuss issues concerning information technology the Board will need to consider and further explore in developing curriculum and delivering services to schools;
- examine examples of initiatives in the use of technology to aid learning.
In order to achieve these outcomes the forum will be held
on Saturday, 1 November 1997
at University of Western Sydney
Commerce Building - South Werrington Campus
Cost
$45 for the day (includes Morning Tea and Lunch)
Contact for registration
Attention: Kaye Graham
Fax (02) 9262 6426
Phone: (02) 9367 8111
Email: lyndons@ozemail.com.au
Draft Program
| 9.00 - 9.05 | Welcome and Introductory Remarks | John Ward |
| 9.05 - 9.50 | Effective use of the Internet and Multimedia in the Classroom | Lyndon Sharp |
| 9.50 - 10.35 | Opportunities for Using Technology to Support Learning | Malcolm Salier, TASSAB |
| 10.35 - 11.00 | Morning Tea | |
| 11.00 - 12.00 | Sample School Programs 1 & 2 | Lindsay Freeman, Alfords Point Primary School, Diana Stewart, Pymble Ladies College |
| 12.00 - 12.30 | Values in Information Technology and Learning | Jennifer Aduckiewicz, VITAL |
| 12.30 - 1.00 | Breakout Groups | |
| 1.00 - 1.45 | Lunch | |
| 1.45 - 2.15 | Work Samples and Technology | Lyndon Sharp, Kerry Thomas, Linda Magson |
| 2.46 - 3.00 | Technology and Student Learning | Toni Downes, UWS |
| 3.00 - 3.50 | Panel Session | Lyndon Sharp, Toni Downs, Lindsay Freeman, Diana Stewart, Malcolm Salier, Jennifer Aduckiewicz, John Ward |
| 3.50 - 4.00 | Concluding Remarks | John Bennett |
The speakers and the sessions -
Lyndon Sharp (Head, Interactive Design Group OBOS) Lyndon Sharp will demonstrate some interesting new ways in which the Internet and CD-ROM materials can be used effectively to support student learning.
Malcolm Salier (Chief Executive Officer, Tasmanian Secondary Assessment Board) Malcolm has visited schools in the USA to study examples of innovative curriculum projects using technology to enhance student learning. Malcolm will discuss some of these programs and share his experiences in planning for the implementation of a state-wide program to deliver technology in the classroom.
Lindsay Freeman (Principal Alfords Point PS) & Diana Stewart (Computer Coordinator, Pymble Ladies College) Lindsay and Diana will discuss the "whole-school" strategic approaches they have used in incorporating the use of technology into their schools, issues which arose and how they were addressed.
Jennifer Aduckiewicz (Project Officer, VITAL) Jennifer will explain the VITAL project which is being undertaken as a cooperative project across school sectors. It is aimed at ensuring issues concerned with values are addressed in planning for the increase in the use of technology in education.
Toni Downes (Lecturer, UWS Milperra) Toni will discuss research findings and projects associated with the impact of technology on what and how students learn. She will discuss her own research findings.
Break-out Session
In the Breakout session participants will focus on the two questions:
- How should the curriculum of the future encompass technology and the changes it will bring?
- What should the Board of Studies be doing to reflect the changes in technology?
The Panel Session will give participants the opportunity to ask questions and raise issues of concern which the Board of Studies should address.