Peter Lelong▸ U1: Introduction
#U1 Greetings everyone from the island State of Tasmania. I am the project officer for those of you who are enrolled in this wonderful community of learners. I look forward to working with any Tasmanian educator who wishes to have a conversation and or support around the Digital Technologies curriculum and its implementation. I am contactable at any time!
Angela Dawson▸ U1: Introduction
Hi everyone! I'm Ange, the Digital Technologies Leading Teacher at Elwood Primary in Melbourne. I am looking forward to extending my knowledge in this area and learning from and with you all. Hopefully I can provide some interesting things for you to think about too 🙂
Mary Jones▸ U3: English Connections
This task is based on something my 12 year old son has been working on at home and has had him very engaged. In a unit about 'Marvelous Melbourne', investigate and research Melbourne and its landmarks, writing up Information Cards on each one (English: Creating texts – plan, draft and publish informative texts). Now develop a Scratch Gameboard (Digital Technologies: Develop digital solutions as simple visual programs) where you can travel around the Melbourne CBD, negotiating your way to each landmark so that can can win points based on how many you can s…
Hayley Higgs▸ U2: Algorithms & Programming
What was your experience learning to code for the first time?
I first experienced learning code when a colleague and I used code.org with Grade 2/3 students. We learnt with the students and found it to be fun and addictive but also quite challenging!
The students finished the lesson feeling very tired and some said 'my brain hurts'! It was a great test of patience and resilience.
Students worked on individu…
Hayley Higgs▸ U1: Introduction
Hi, I am a Support Teacher from Tasmania and I am currently working two days a week, supporting teachers in implementing Digital Technologies from Kinder to Grade 6. I look forward to furthering my knowledge and skills. The future of technology and kids is super exciting!
Jane Batham▸ U1: Introduction
I am Digital Learning Facilitator in a primary school. My role currently involves implementing the new curriculum across P-6. I really enjoyed the opportunity to learn about Digital Technologies curriculum in the first MOOC, especially being inspired by other people's great ideas for bringing it to life. I am looking forward to being inspired and challenged further in this next step.
Robie Jayawardhana▸ U2: Algorithms & Programming
I just signed up for the MOOC. I am the ICT Administrator for Townsville Catholic Education. My team and I are committed to delivering the infrastructure and providing advice about devices to help teachers deal with digital technologies. I am doing the MOOC so I can experience first hand what our teachers are going to be doing. Looking forward to getting to know others on this same journey.
Anne Fenwick▸ Discussion
I'm new to MOOCs and have just joined since the Digital Technologies conference last week in Brisbane. Looking forward to learning heaps, creating actvities to share and seeing what others are doing.
MyzPea Ms. P▸ Discussion
I was blown away by the F-6 DT MOOC last year and am happy to be back for more. Queensland is starting to gear up for the introduction of the DT curriculum and I look forward to helping my colleagues embed thinking skills and practices in every-day learning.
Katrina Falkner▸ News & Updates
Just a reminder that we have launched our new website for our Professional Learning Program. Visit our site and subscribe to receive updates as to when the courses launch, as well as the national lending library and other PL events!
csermoocs.adelaide.edu.au