teacher PD

Josie Atkinson - Engaging VCAL students through media and ICT

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This is a presentation by Josie Atkinson from the Kangan Indigenous Education Centre, introduced by Nicole Hurtubise, SYN Education and Training Manager.
 
In this session, some of Melbourne's most creative VCAL teachers talked about using radio and digital media projects to engage at risk and disengaged young people.
 
Jon Staley (YouthWorx Media), Josie Atkinson (Kangan Indigenous Education Centre), Adam Whitbread (St Kilda Youth Service) were all part of this panel discussion.
 

Jon Staley - Engaging VCAL students through media and digital communication

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This is a presentation by Jon Staley, manager of YouthWorx Media, introduced by Nicole Hurtubise, SYN Education and Training Manager.
 
In this session, some of Melbourne's most creative VCAL teachers talked about using radio and digital media projects to engage at risk and disengaged young people.
 
Jon Staley (YouthWorx Media), Josie Atkinson (Kangan Indigenous Education Centre), Adam Whitbread (St Kilda Youth Service) were all part of this panel discussion.
 

Active Learning in the (Un)Classroom - Adrian Camm

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This is the Media Learning Week 2010 keynote address from Adrian Camm, introduced by Nicole Hurtubise, SYN Education & Training Manager.
 
Enter the (Un)Classroom - a facilitated, student-driven classroom centred around constructivist pedagogies that are synchronised with today's student.

Behind the Scenes at the SYN Teacher Taster Tour

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While the main contingent of our teachers took to the studio to record their podcasts, a select few took along a video camera to vodcast the behind the scenes footage before and after the recording process!

The invention of the universal sonic screwdriver!

 

Nubah, Melinda and Anne talk about what the future holds in regards to technology. What we hope it will solve and what it might look like...sequins and all.

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iPads vs Books Future Technology's Benefits and Negatives

Sam, Poppy and Christine discuss the future of school books as the new iPad changes the way the young people of the future will learn.

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Technology Agony Aunt

 

Bluey, Adam and Elaine discuss their problems as teachers and some ways to possibly solve them.

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