The non Geeks guide to Using New Technologies in your classroomPrintEmail

Inspire your students, unlock their creativity and improve their learning

Course description:

It is indisputable that technology is changing the world at an ever increasing pace. Our students learn, socialise and operate in a multimedia rich digital environment that is getting further and further from the traditional classroom. The result of this is that many students are switched off in lessons and their learning is suffering. This course is aimed at teachers who want to tap into this new world and it will consider what these new technologies are, such as twitter, blogging, Facebook, webcams, Web 2.0 and now Web 3.0 and how they can be used to enhance learning. We will consider collaborative learning, using the school’s VLE to maximum effect and ways of embedding technology into everyday practice Delegates will leave with ideas and activities that they can use in their classroom the very next day.

This course includes:

• A comprehensive range of course materials that can be used the very next day thus saving delegates hours of work
• Refreshments and lunch

COURSE OUTLINE
9.00 - 9.30 Coffee and registration
Set up laptops ready for a prompt start at 10.00
 

Session 1:

•Strategies for motivating and engaging students
•Improving learning using brain based strategies
•Breaking the barriers to success
•Great demonstrations to enthuse students
  Coffee
 

Session 2:

•Engaging practical science activities
•Safety aspects and risk assessments
•Behaviour to support learning
12.30 Lunch
 

Session 3:

•Using new ICT techniques to support learning
•Plenary
2.30 Finish

Delegates must bring their own laptop of sufficient spec with them.