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The Welcome and Introduction includes a suggested agenda you could use as a template for school or faculty professional learning.
Welcome and introduction to The Digital Education Revolution NSW Teachers' Forum which focussed on exploring KLA-specific strategies for using laptops for teaching and learning.
Hon Verity Firth MP
The Hon Verity Firth MP, Minister for Education and Training, talks about the partnership between the Commonwealth and State Governments as well as the funding and initiatives in place for delivering the Digital Education Revolution.
Trevor Fletcher
Trevor Fletcher, Deputy Director-General of Schools, talks about the potential of the DERNSW laptops to engage all students and to extend the boundaries of teaching and learning beyond the classroom.
Dianne Marshall
Dianne Marshall, Program Director for Digital Education Revolution NSW, explains the structure of the rollout and policies related to the laptops program. Details of the network and the technical support to be provided for schools are also included.
Kathy O’Sullivan
Kathy O’Sullivan, Head Teacher Administration (Teaching and Learning) North Sydney Girls High School, presents examples of her experiences of using laptops for teaching and learning. She provides key messages for teachers embarking on the laptops journey. NOTE: Audio file only.
Ken Olah
Ken Olah, Relieving Director of Curriculum K-12, reflects on Kathy O’Sullivan’s lesson using laptops. He comments on numerous factors that impact on teaching and learning and how the use of laptops will influence these.
Raju Varanasi
Raju Varanasi, General Manager Centre for Learning Innovation, expresses his observations on the outcomes of Day 1 of the forum. Links to his notes and accompanying PowerPoint presentation are provided.
Ken Olah
Ken Olah, Relieving Director of Curriculum K-12, facilitates a discussion with a panel comprised of student, teacher and principal representatives. The discussion focuses on expectations, challenges and support needs of school communities.
NOTE: Audio file only.
The students
A group of students talk about their expectations, their ideas for using the laptops in their classes, how laptops will assist their learning, their fears and their support needs.
