Lecture 4 - ICTE of NSW and Data Handling (core topic)
The ICTENSW met at a conference on the weekend with HSC markers attending. Although a nervouse time for student and parents at HSC time, Leanne explained that as a teacher of years 11 and 12, you are also anxcious to ensure that the HSC paper has what YOU have taught the students. I just presumed that the students were taught everything, but there have been cases where this has not occured. "Follow the syllubus not just the textbook" (Cameron 2012).
Iteresting to hear this as also being aparent with daughters already completing the HSC and I "presumed" they were taught everything.
Great opportunity at these meetings to talk to colleagues and the HSC markers, find out what they are looking for.
Free sites: Two links I can use. One providing a list of free Google apps that are also useful as teaching aids.
The second is a free site that is similar to Moodle /LEO. Something to look into and concider.
https://sites.google.com/site/edpc50122012
Further sites to assist with me actually learning about topics as well as students. Khan Academy (I have started using for my Engineering topic), TED Talks provide lectures on line. I am learning so much about web sites available "out there". Certainly there are many tools available not only for me but students. Just need to be wary of what the sites are and confirm they are ok.
Core Topic - Data Handling.
The break up of the individual topics areas made it easy to follow and understand. This would be a great way to introduce the topic to the students at the beginning. Many terms seem boring and daunting but by giving an over view with a variety of multi media made the presentation engaging and interseting.
A mapping tool has bee recommend that shows what has been taught and that I would not be repeating or missing an area.
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