Innovations and Excellence Bendigo Secondary Schools' Cluster

Cluster Professional Learning Opportunities

Principles of Effective Learning - linking Cluster programs to research

December 5th
Science in the 21st Century
Professional Learning opportunity designed for Science staff at Eaglehawk SC



VCE Unit 1 and 2 Curriculum Planning

November and December Download form here.

Thursday, November 16th  A CeLL Program
Photostory – Visual Literacy
P1, Bendigo Senior Secondary College
1.00pm – 4.00pm Lunch provided

Session outline:
Based on the idea that visual images are a language, visual literacy can be defined as the ability to understand and produce visual messages. As more and more information and entertainment is acquired through non-print media (such as television, movies and the internet), the ability to think critically and visually about the images presented becomes a significant skill.
The software program of PhotoStory enables teachers and students to put together movie style presentations by inserting digital photos, music and voice overs.
This hands on workshop will provide participants with:
1. Knowledge and understanding of visual literacy in the 21st century classroom
2. View sample photostory movies and consider classroom application
3. Participants should bring along images that they would like to use or time will be available to access images via the web.
4. Skill development on how to use Photostory and time to create a movie for use in the classroom – these skills can then be used to integrate photostory as a learning and teaching strategy on return to school.
5. User Guide documentation to assist participants on return to school.

Thursday December 14th
Are you ready for Web 2.0?
MMC Bendigo Senior Secondary College

web2.0 can be broadly defined as web sites that enable users to engage directly with the web rather than just viewing static data. Tools that can be classified as web 2.0 are:

• Google Maps
• http://www.flickr.com/
• Del.icio.us
• Blogging
• wikis
• basecamp

More info on web 2.0 can be found at http://www.kathyschrock.net/web20/

This pd program will provide an overview of web 2.0 tools, how they work, and consider the learning and teaching opportunities they provide. Time will be provided for participants to register and try these out.

ICT FESTIVAL -

Download Festival Program and Registration Form here

When: Tuesday 24th October Wednesday 25th October Wednesday 1st November Thursday 2nd November Session Times: 1.30pm – 3.30pm – School visits, classroom observations etc 4.15pm – 5.30pm – Professional Learning workshops

ICT for visualising thinking ICT for creating ICT for communicating

TERM FOUR

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Tuesday, November 14th  
Assessment  - as, of and for learning
JK Hall, Bendigo Senior Secondary College
9.00am – 3.30pm
Assessment  - as, of and for learning
JK Hall, Bendigo Senior Secondary College
9.00am – 3.30pm

Session Outline:
Assessment Professional Learning Modules have been developed to support FS 1 on Student Learning. This program will draw on material from this DET program.
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/blueprint/fs1/assessment/default.htm

Assessment practices can assist students to learn more effectively if they develop students' capacity to reflect on their learning, develop deeper understanding and cultivate higher order thinking skills. Assessment for improved student learning and deep understanding requires a range of assessment practices to be used with three overarching purposes:
Assessment for learning occurs when teachers use inferences about student progress to inform their teaching.
Assessment as learning occurs when students reflect on and monitor their progress to inform their future learning goals.
Assessment of learning occurs when teachers use evidence of student learning to make judgements on student achievement against goals and standards.