Trial teachers play pivotal role in resource development
Invested in innovation, and willing to re-imagine what’s possible for students, a teacher who trials new resources possesses all of these characteristics, and many more.
Resources for Australian educators
Invested in innovation, and willing to re-imagine what’s possible for students, a teacher who trials new resources possesses all of these characteristics, and many more.
When approaching assessment in Digital Technologies where do you start? Assessment is the process of gathering and interpreting evidence to make judgements about student learning, and is the link between learning outcomes, content, and teaching and learning activities. When assessing students, it is important to focus on what they know and understand, and what they…
As history teachers know, our histories help us to explain where we have come from, what we identify with, what we admire or are proud of, even what we feel embarrassed or ashamed of. The past is not ‘another country’; the past is ourselves, and the better we know it the better we understand who…
The class pick up their books to complete the lesson and walk out the door. On the way, they organise themselves, hats on heads and water bottles in hands – no raincoats today, as the children have already checked the weather forecast. A first aid kit is slung over someone’s shoulder, and a few children…
Many schools across Australia have begun implementing the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies, or their state’s or territory’s equivalent. Although implementation may have its challenges, it brings with it a way for schools to transform their learning experiences. To assist you with the challenges of learning about a new curriculum, the Digital Technologies Hub has just…
This article was originally published in the Term 1, 2018 edition of SCIS’s Connections journal. We have republished, with permission. The first school I went to burnt down. This was not my fault. The library didn’t burn down, because there wasn’t one — just a classroom with a shelf of books. I won third place…
Although Stay Smart Online Week is coming to a close (October 9–13), it is important to always consider online safety, and to make sure that the devices and software you and your students access are protected. The following information comes from the team at Stay Smart Online. For most of us, the internet opens up…
This article was originally published in the Term 3, 2016 edition of SCIS’s Connections journal. Parts of this article have been adapted. We continue to hear about the lack of trained library staff in schools, despite ongoing research indicating that the presence of teacher librarians leads to improved learning outcomes. Kay Oddone highlights the many…
You might have noticed that Scootle has recently undergone a face-lift. Not only does our website look a bit different, but some additional features and tools have now been added, to enhance your overall experience. The new-look home page features an easy to find search bar, so you can dive right in and find what…
With the nation’s first Digital Technologies Curriculum available here and now, many schools have begun implementation into their own school settings, or are looking to do so in 2017. As a new curriculum which brings challenges that either excite or terrify teachers, how do schools prepare themselves for its successful implementation? Below is a list…