Online+Thinking+Tools



This session will give an introduction to the Intel Online Thinking Tools. These tools assist students to convey and exchange ideas, actively construct knowledge, solve problems and create non-linguistic representations of what they have learned. Research has shown that students’ learning in terms of content understanding and knowledge recall increases when both graphic and linguistic systems of representations are used (Marzano, Pickering, & Pollock, 2001). When students are able to show their thinking in a graphic form, teachers have a window into student understanding at different points in the learning process. This creates timely opportunities for teacher feedback, which researchers have found to be a powerful factor for enhancing achievement. (Hattie, 1992) The free Intel thinking tools take advantage of technology to allow students to develop 21st century learning skills critical for student success in today's knowledge economy: skills such as digital literacy, problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration.

__**About the Presenter**__

I am your true lifelong learner!! My day is fulfilled if I have learned at least one new skill and as an Ultranet Coach working in the Eastern Metropolitan Region there’s lots to learn. I am intrigued by web2.0 tools and the ways they can be used for 21st century teaching and learning. Apart from being an Ultranet Coach I am also an Intel Senior Trainer which gives me the wonderful opportunity to work with some very enthusiastic and talented teachers. In a past life I worked as a Teacher eLearning Coach based in a school within the Yarra Valley eLearning Community. From this experience I understand the importance of teachers being able to put fresh ideas into immediate practice.

**3:45pm - 4:45pm **
===**If you missed Trudy's session, click [|here] to watch the recording **===

The Intel Online Thinking Tools are free online resources that support the development of 21st Century learning skills: such as digital literacy, problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration.

This session will provide participants with the opportunity to work with the Intel Online Thinking Tools. Participants will get hands on experience with using the tools and creating classroom activities for their students.

__**About the Presenter**__

Hi, my name is Linda Blaschka. I’ve been involved in education since the early 90’s, in a variety of roles. I’ve taught at all levels in Primary schools, as well as with year 9 students. I’ve worked in a range of leadership roles including as an eLearning Leader as well as Schools for Innovation & Excellence Educator. I have also had opportunities to work in industry, including training teachers.

I’m currently working as an Ultranet Coach in the Western Metropolitan Region- an interesting and challenging role that supports schools to prepare students to become active participants in our ever-changing global environment.

I’ve always believed learning should be fun, interesting and tap into a range of resources that are relevant for our students. So this online conference offers the opportunity to explore a range of additional resources that that are relevant, interesting and fun for our students.

====    **Follow up, Hands-on Workshop  **   **Tuesday October 21  **     ====