Wondering how to improve teaching and learning across your school? This course will explore the benefits and importance of Learning Communities in schools and the enhanced teaching and learning that results from such teamwork. The Lesson Study Model will be explored as a means of developing teaching practice within schools. Teachers will also be taken through the Action Research model developed b More

DER00Digital Education Revolution :"One Note"Course rating:

One Note comes as a standard application on the Digital Education Revolution laptops, and is part of Microsoft Office 2007. It requires only a basic amount of computer skill and knowledge to make full use of its capabilities. Learn how to make your life easier with this amazing program which can be easily customised to suit personal, and subject specific needs. During this course you will learn ho More

PHE00Photoshop ElementsCourse rating:

Photoshop Elements is an essential program to edit and create basic graphics in your classroom. Learn to harness basic skills in image editing, create gif images for websites, colour correction, and utilise the tools in Elements. Participants will become familiar with Photoshop Elements interface and tools.Photoshop Elements software is included on all laptops issued by the State Government and is More

SFL00Spelling For LifeCourse rating:

A systematic, logical, interactive course for teachers of spelling from grades 3 onwards. Beginning with basic vowel and consonant spelling rules, the course quickly moves through teaching syllabification, morphology and the use of innovative spelling tools creatively designed to produce effective, engaging spelling lessons. Authored by a linguist and language therapist with over 5,000 hours of More

An advanced spelling program that focuses on word power, morphology and word-referencing. Produces better spellers but also awakens a love of language in students for life. Spelling For Life 1 is a desirable pre-requisite, though this course can be done by anyone familiar with the Spelling For Life 1 text. More

SFL02Spelling For Life OnlineCourse rating:

This course can now be done online at your own pace, within a five week time limit. There are two forums requiring participation at approximately the same time, but the rest is at your leisure. Beginning with basic vowel and consonant spelling rules, the course quickly moves through teaching syllabification, morphology and the use of innovative spelling tools creatively designed to produce e More

Once students have mastered the basics of spelling as laid out in Spelling For Life 1, such as syllabification, morphological awareness and The Spelling Formula, they are called upon to put their new skills to better and better use. Attendees will: learn how to introduce The Schwa, gain insights into double letters and where and when to use them, practise scaffolding successful spellin More

SMA00Stop Motion AnimationCourse rating:

A practical course where you will create a stop motion film using animation software. Teachers will be provided with a teaching framework to take back into the classroom. A program outline, visual resources and worksheets will be to make this a workable unit in the classroom. Teachers will work in small groups, developing a narrative, map out a storyboard, create set & characters for their film, More

The most important factor contributing to the teaching and learning in schools is the teacher. As teachers we are always searching for ways in which to develop the learning of our students. This course draws on the research of John Hattie to present the most effective teaching practices and how to develop them in the classroom. Teachers will be provided with a number of strategies and methods for More