Innovations and Excellence Bendigo Secondary Schools' Cluster

           
 

Research and Innovation Projects

Bendigo Senior SC - Kyle Staggard
Purchase of "Captivate" software and subsequent development of eLearning objects for Mathematics.
There are many ways in which technology can be integrated into the teaching and learning of Mathematics.  Many of these, such as graphical calculators, data logging equipment and spreadsheets, are used extensively in current courses.  Other technologies, such as electronic whiteboards, are beginning to be used as presentation tools in Mathematics classrooms.

Of particular interest to this project is the use of technology to create Mathematics eLearning Objects, using a new and exciting software application called Captivate.  This software offers the facility to create multimedia rich, text, visual and aural based, self-directed learning activities including elements of self-assessment and evaluation of learning.  The project team is very interested in exploring the application of these eLearning activities and evaluating their success in meeting the learning outcomes of the Mathematics Curriculum.

The project will involve exploration of the software, creation of a variety of eLearning Objects and the trial of these objects with students in both a school-based (BSSC) and on-line learning (NetSchool) environment.

Sample files:
Bivariate Data Tutorial 3

Deseasonalisation Tutorial 5

Eaglehawk SC - Dave Fagg
iHistory project - incorporating podcasting with History
1. Background
Widespread use of mp3 players and mobile phones by student/
Disengagement with Australian History content
AIM
The main focus of the project is the use of ICT to increase student engagement, by integrating e-learning into the curriculum. In this instance, it will be used to increase student engagement with aspects of Australian History.
The project will also aim to communicate to colleagues that new technologies, particularly those favoured by young people, can be integrated into interactive learning experiences.3. Target Group Years 9 Australian History students
4. Project Components & ScheduleTeams of 3-5 students compete in a historical fieldwork experience. At sites of historical importance in Bendigo, they will listen to stories and information provided by podcast. They will gather evidence via various media: mobile phone camera stills, voice.

Link to Dave's Podcasts!
iHistory Podcast

http://ihistory.wordpress.com/2006/09/12/teacher-reflections-on-ihistory-fieldwork-janie/

http://ihistory.wordpress.com/2006/09/12/teacher-reflections-on-ihistory-fieldwork-alyssa/

http://ihistory.wordpress.com/2006/09/12/teacher-reflections-on-ihistory-fieldwork-sue/

http://ihistory.wordpress.com/2006/09/04/my-reflections-on-the-ihistory-excursionso-far/

Fora Hill SC - Peter Lasscock
Digital stories for work education
This project focuses around our Work Education program which consists of around 25 students at Year 10.
Key objectives of the projects are to:
Explore the use of digital literacy to more effectively engage work focussed students.
Examine the impact of redesigning tasks around a technology based visual focus on student outcomes.
Elements:
Students will record and produce digital stories about their learning and project development.

This work will replace a traditional learning assessment task.

Golden Square SC - Sharon Houlden & Marcellinus Blank
MultiMedia facility
The project would involve setting up a small multimedia facility to work with targeted groups of students and to provide expert advice and assistance with regard to ICT.  The focus of the project would be to extend, support and enrich learning outcomes for targeted groups in accordance with POLT data and Student Attitudes to Schools information.  Some possible applications of this would take the form of literacy support, multimedia clubs, ICT for girls, ICT pathways and building links with the community.  Other uses of this facility would be to provide an environment that would enable students to develop on-going projects with stop-motion animation, video production and website development.  This would be facilitated by the college ICT Mentor and staffed through their time release.
It would also provide a training facility for staff with regard to the attainment of best practice skills in teaching and learning.  

Kangaroo Flat SC -Melissa McConville
Textile Construction and Design
We wish to raise the profile of textile construction and design within Kangaroo Flat Secondary College. Students will be offered a number of workshops to complete either during lunch time or after school. The aim of this is to give students in small groups a ‘taste’ of various textiles applications with the hope that this may initiate further interest or investigation to larger scale projects which are more difficult to complete in a classroom situation. Skills learnt may also be used in a leisure or hobby application at home. It also offers extension work to those students who have a strong interest in the textiles area. Eg. Felting, tie dye, garment design, pattern making.

Students who complete the above workshops could share their new skills with fellow students or develop workshops to share with Primary students. (Kangaroo Flat Primary School)

Weeroona P - 10 College - Sue Walton
Theme Based Transdisciplinary Unit – Medieval  – VELS Domains English, Humanities History, Science, Maths, Language, The Arts. Throughout the unit the information and communication technology domain will be utilized. 
All students of Year 8 for 8 days will work on the one piece of work. The planned time for unit is June 8th to 16th June.

  • Include areas of SOSE, English, Math, Science, LOTE, Art
  • Students work individually and in pairs. The structure of unit to be Blooms and Multiple Intelligences.
  • Each task will be assigned a point value and each student will meet a total. Students will do a total of points from each KLA.
  • Assessment – negotiated assessment and staff assessment. Based on a rubrics. -student milestones will be part of the assessment process, to help the students have structure. Each day the students will plan the tasks that will be undertaken so each subject teacher will know the tasks students are working on.
    A ‘celebration’ of the unit will be during a year level assembly, work will be displayed and power points will be shown.

    Sample work
    Web based learning for Year 8

 


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