1. Digital Learning in Victorian Government Schools

2. Digital Learning Technology such as web conferencing, the Ultranet, blogs/wikis, virtual worlds and online gaming and mobile devices such as iPads, mobile phones, digital cameras and voice recorders are changing the way teachers teach and the way students learn. Technology enables learning to extend beyond the classroom walls and facilitates better access to learning resources. It also supports the creation of partnerships with the wider school community and equips learners with contemporary skills necessary for successful participation in life. Jim Watterston – Blended Learning DEECD 2012.

3. 2. Staff 3. ICT Device 4. Wireless/Wired/ISP/Email 5. Software 8. Quality teaching and learning opportunities 1. Students 7. Thinking/Processing/Creating/Collaborating Users Access Learning Tools Output 6. Online content & spaces Underst anding Students Teachers Enabling quality teaching and learning

4. Learning Technologies in Government Schools Devices Notebooks for Teachers and Principals Program. Curriculum computers Student devices - 1-to-1 9-12 Federally funded, + school initiated programs Connectivity Wide Area Network Connections. Internet services Software Software system upgrades. Software licenses - Microsoft agreement, Apple agreement, eduSTAR software 80+ titles Technical Support to Schools Program. Digital content Quality Assured websites, interactives, images, movies, eBookBoxes Video Conferencing Technology Trials Languages and ICT Ultranet

5. www.actwild.org.au/ - Students are provided with opportunities to take simple, real-world actions that directly benefit animals in the wild Digital Learning Resources

6. Student travel virtually the world to investigate other cultures and participate in collaborative activities http://www.travelbu.gs/ http://www.travelbu.gs/ Digital Learning Resources

7. Students share thoughts an d reflections bout books they have read via reviews, blogs and book clubs. www.insideadog.com.au Digital Learning Resources

8. Learning Technologies - Impact on learning Better learning – Strengthen differentiated and personalised learning Learning beyond classroom walls Technologies can give students a voice Technologies increase engagement and motivation Opportunities for connected learning Technology levels the playing field Technological products are easy to share A wealth of resources at fingertips Acquisition of new literacies Contemporary Literacy Practices of Early Learners DEECD 2011.

9. One to One Learning Netbook Trial – 10 000 devices predominantly in Primary Schools

10. iPad Trial