Knowledge Bank Conference 2008

Day 2/Session 1
KnowledgeBank: Next Generation – Web 2.0 in action

Date and time
Wednesday 23 July, 10am

Where
Click here to Listen to a recording of the session.  

Presenter(s)
Jason Callaghan and the KnowledgeBank:Next Generation team

Description
KnowledgeBank: Next Generation will create a cyber safe space and single portal of teaching and learning content to showcase new and emerging technologies supported by Department policy and process. In Term 3, 2008 we’re focussing on Blogging and Podcasting. We’re synthesising current research, collecting the best practice from schools and trying out new ideas to develop policy and showcases to help all DEECD schools use Web 2.0 technologies. Soon we’ll be calling for participants in our Term 4, 2008 program focussing on streaming media (eg: YouTube) and social networking sites (eg: Facebook). We’ll be working to find a way to make these technologies safe for education while ensuring they are accessible for all learners and are academically rigorous.

Come along to this session to meet the team and get a taste of the program in Term 4. You’ll get a chance to participate in hands-on activities (well, in a virtual sense), discuss policy issues, share your ideas and let us know of any great resources or programs we shouldn’t miss. You’ll also hear from a teacher involved in the current program.

Applications for 18 teachers to be part of the Term 4, 2008 Professional Learning Program will open a few weeks after this event – more information here.

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