In this second of four series from edna’s 2008 online workshops, Cecily Wright, an Education Officer with edna’s Professional Learning and Online Communities team, leads a discussion on global education.
In her session “Learning Without Borders”, Cecily challenges educators from all sectors to move beyond the wall of their institutions and immediate community to engage in […]
Calling teachers, principals and administrators – it’s time your voice was heard (literally) on the next E-learning Insights Vox Pop.
Studies from Australia and the United States show that children as young as 8 years old are getting online to explore virtual worlds, set up online identities, chat in chat rooms and share photos and videos.
With […]
Al Upton’s hands-on experience using blogging as an educational tool covers learning outcomes, frustration with content filters and extending the learning beyond school walls. Discover how even less tech-savvy teachers can harness the power of blogging and help students stay safe online.
45 scientists, 2 Tasmanian school teachers and a stuffed polar bear are headed to Antarctica and schools around the world will be able to share in the Sea Ice Physics and Ecosystems Experiment as part of International Polar year.
Australian screen spans more than 100 years of Australian audiovisual production - and makes samples of these films, television programs, home movies and advertisements available for download. The site includes a special education section with teacher’s notes create by the Le@rning Federation. Join us as we talk with Ron Saunders, the Executive Producer of the […]
Cyberbullying can have a devastating impact on the lives of the victims and it’s a growing problem for educators all over the world . Although this interview with Lara MacDonnell is aimed at primary and secondary school educators, cyberbullying is an issue that is affecting all sectors and age groups. Learn more about this growing […]
A new breed of edna workshop is coming to a capital city near you in 2007. From new edna features to incorporating new technologies, Kim Edgar of education.au gives us an overview of what’s on offer.
In the second part of our interview with Lara MacDonell of NetAlert, we discuss the Wise Up to IT internet safety program for older teens, look at the growing problem of cyber bullying and talk about the upcoming International Safer Internet Day and Blogathon.
In part one of a two-part interview, we look at the four interactive internet safety education programs created by NetAlert, Australia’s internet safety advisory body. These innovative programs, complete with teachers’ guides, are available for preschool kids all the way up to older teens.
We talk with Dr. Susanne Owen, an independent educational consultant and researcher, about her research into professional development programs and how schools can deliver maximum benefit for teachers.
Dr. Owen conducted research into teacher learning and professional growth in schools in Australia and overseas as part of her doctoral work. She continues research into the teacher […]
