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Classification: (E – pedagogy) (T - software)

Changing the way we teach upper primary science: writing interactive stories for science on the IWB

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This presentation was presented by Dr Christine Redman and Dr Anthony Jones at the Fifth National IWB Conference in 2008.

Description: Recent reports on Australian students’ performance in reading, science and mathematics on the OECD's Program for International Student Assessment 2006 (PISA) suggest a downward trend. The aim in this session is to use findings from research by the presenters and others, to assist in an exploration of collaborative writing about science using affordances of the IWB. While there are many different pieces of software that could be used for this task, in this session the 2Simple product 2Create will be employed.

Classification: (E – pedagogy) (T – interactive whiteboards)

Multiple- Intelligences and the Interactive Whiteboard

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This presentation was presented by Damien Taylor at the Sixth National IWB Conference in 2009.

Description: This session provides a ‘brainstorm’ introduction to linking multiple-intelligences to the use of an IWB in the classroom. The session will cause you to think of ways in which to engage maximum student participation whilst tapping into the variety of multiple-intelligences that students use to process their learning. Damien calls it the MULTI-TECH-MIX (nu-skool bonus remix included).

Classification: (E – pedagogy) (T – interactive whiteboards)

Raise the Pedagogical Bar

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This presentation was presented by John Short at the Sixth National IWB Conference in 2009.

Description: “Come in – sit down – shut up – face the front – and everybody listen to me!”

It is an almost laughable ‘old-school’ teacher stereotype that we dismissed half a century ago. Teaching in those days was very ‘teacher centered’. But let’s be careful! In our race to introduce the interactive whiteboard we need to realize that we are bringing back to our classrooms a device that is essentially very teacher centered. The IWB does much in the way of promising engaged learners but unless we use it both thoughtfully and creatively our hope in its ability to transform a classroom is misplaced. Do we use them well? Sadly, too many IWBs are being used for little more than impotent data projection. Let’s get the pedagogy right! This session will expand your horizon to teaching and learning possibilities for the board.

Classification: (E – pedagogy/philosophy) (T – interactive whiteboards)

An Action Learning Approach To Integrating Interactive Whiteboards In the Classroom

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This presentation was presented by Shanti Clements at the Sixth National IWB Conference in 2009.

Description: Virtual Constructionism is both a design framework and action learning process that guides teachers in the implementation and use of Interactive White Board (IWB) technologies in the classroom. Virtual Constructionism is a model of teaching and learning that draws from key pedagogies and digital learning technologies to enhance student engagement and quality learning outcomes. As part of this session, Shanti Clements will highlight the strategies needed to promote whole school professional learning, the development of action learning teams and the essential skills needed to design Interactive White Board (IWB) units.

Classification: (E – pedagogy/philosophy) (T – interactive whiteboards)

Incorporating the IWB Effectively into Classroom Practice in the Secondary School

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This presentation was presented by Robyn Garden at the First NZ and AUS International IWB Conference in 2009.

Description: In this session, a variety of strategies will be demonstrated that enhance the learning of students. Strategies will be mainly, but not all, science based. However, they will be easily transferable to other curriculum areas. Strategies will be based on good pedagogical practice. The presentation will be on an ACTIVboard but the strategies are generally also easily transferable to other software.

Classification: (E – digital schooling) (E – pedagogy/philosophy)

Quality Teaching Resources for the Interactive Classroom K-6

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This presentation was presented by Hillary Hughes at the Sixth National IWB Conference in 2009.

Description: The Centre for Learning Innovation is developing Activstudio flipcharts to support teachers as part of the Connected Classrooms Program in NSW. It is also integrating IWB friendly activities and video-conferencing opportunities into its many learning resources. This session will:
*lead discussion of the pedagogical principles for resources suitable for IWBs
*show examples of digital materials for primary schools developed for use on IWBs.

Classification: (E – digital schooling) (E – pedagogy/philosophy)

Quality Teaching Resources for the Interactive Classroom 7-12

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This presentation was presented by Hillary Hughes at the Sixth National IWB Conference in 2009.

Classification: (E – pedagogy/philosophy) (E – digital schooling)

The Beginner’s Guide to Digital Curriculum Design

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This presentation was presented by Shanti Clements at the Sixth National IWB Conference in 2009.

Description: This session will focus on a theoretical and ‘hands-on’ approach to using SMART Notebook™ software. Shanti will provide an overview of the Virtual Constructionism design framework, then support course participants in learning basic SMART Board skills to implement IWB technologies in the classroom.