CMIS Evaluation Technology Focus

A new edition of the WA College of Teaching (WACOT) Research Digest examines the use of ICT in schools, including the ICT literacy of Australian students. It is one of a series of periodic digests produced by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) for the College.

Topics include:

• Successful uses of ICT in schools
• What do we know about the ICT literacy of Australian school students?
• Is ICT availability and use associated with student performance?
• What is the evidence of the impact of ICT on learning?
• ICTs in Science classrooms
• Interactive whiteboards
  [see also the CMIS Interactive Whiteboards page]
• Exploring impact on learning
• Comment: ICTs and learning
• Useful websites
• References [2001-2008]

CMIS has an extensive section of our website that provides information for teachers on ICT in the Curriculum.

A hands-on, informative session to develop your understanding of the Technology and Enterprise Learning Area through The Value Adding Quest.
The 2009 Value Adding Quest encourages students to identify a community need and explore the options for value adding by creating a product, concept, process or promotion which adds value to primary products or the natural environment.

Date: Saturday 14 March 2009 Time: 9.00 am to 12.00 pm Venue: St Andrew’s Grammar Address: 4 Hellenic Drive Dianella WA 6059 Cost: FREE

Session will include:

• Value adding and The Value Adding Quest.
• Links between Technology and Enterprise, Value Adding, Sustainability and the Sustainable Schools Project.
• Linking your current curriculum to the requirements of the Quest.
• Ideas from Technology and Enterprise teachers who have entered the Quest or are on the VAQ Committee.
• Opportunities for further learning.

To secure your place, visit the website, complete the registration form below and fax to Maria Biscotto on 9450 3157 or e-mail information to vquest@iinet.net.au by Monday 9th March 2009.