Blogs



Around the World NOW. Connect your class 2.0 the world NOW. This session will outline social networking sites for making global connections, online applications for connecting to and with the world eg google apps, virtual classroom, videoconferencing software, voicethread, wikis, blogs, live blogging, global projects, streaming etc Practical uses, potential and applications of each will be demonstrated outlining the powerful learning opportunities and excitement that they can provide. Join us in the excitement that they have provided for us at Hawkesdale p12 College.

__**About the Presenter**__ Anne Mirtschin is an Information and Communications Technology teacher at Hawkesdale p12 College. Over the last 12 months, web2.0 tools have been experimented with, commencing with a ‘Backyard’ blog which led to student, class and a school blog. Connecting with schools in Canada, Korea, Connecticut and Manila via blogging, live blogging, skype, and virtual classroom a have been highlights over the last 12 months. In partnership with Jess McCulloch, I am looking at ‘laying the eplanks’ in a web2.0 school as part of TPL.

**3:45pm - 4:45pm **
===If you missed Anne's session you can click [|here] and watch the recording ===

This is a follow up, hands-on workshop, to Anne Mirtschin’s online presentation “Around the World NOW”. In this workshop you will have a chance to - • explore both teacher and student educational blogs from Australia and worldwide • develop a deeper understanding of their purpose and how they can align with your school goals and student needs • try different forms of blogging to see what you like • register and begin your own blog. The session is aimed to be practical in nature and will be fully supported with handouts, web links and ongoing advice. (Designed for participants who are just starting out)

__**About the Presenter**__

Helen Otway. I have been an educator in the Western Metropolitan Region for all my career, dating back to the 80s! I have taught many grade levels from Early Years to Middle Years, and now experiencing being a mother of daugthers in Later Years. I have particularly enjoyed embedding ICT in my classroom and learning with my students :-) I love being a teacher and now in my new role I love being an Ultranet Coach. In this role I am able to support schools in their preparation for the Ultranet. This has included working on raising the awareness of the potential of ICT for Teaching and Learning and supporting schools in developing eLearning plans. This year I am running an ICT Peer Coaching course for teachers and leaders wishing to create ICT professional learning models that are onsite, ongoing and in time.

====  **Follow up, Hands-on Workshop  **   **Tuesday October 28  **   ====