Laptops for learning in mathematics

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Digital Education Revolution NSW - Laptops for learning in mathematics

This one day workshop aims to engage teachers in learning activities and strategies to teach mathematics when every student in the class has a laptop computer.

Workshop sessions will include:

Understanding the laptop capabilities

Integrating mathematics and technology
Appropriate mathematics starter activities, including tips and tricks
for using the laptops
Laptop classroom management tips

Using the software to teach mathematics

Investigating the software for learning mathematics
Designing a technology-rich mathematics lesson
Adding laptop activities to an existing unit of work

Exploring further ideas for laptops

Activities encouraging investigation and exploration
Ideas for collaboration
Curriculum Support website resources

Teachers who wish to register for this workshop need to be approved by the Principal to attend.

This workshop is available to NSW DET teachers only.

This course is registered with the NSW Institute of Teachers.

NSWIT course code: 151CUK097

NSWIT standards addressed:

1.2.1

Apply and use knowledge of mathematics through effective, content-rich, teaching activities and programs relevant to the stage.

1.2.4

Apply current knowledge and skills in the use of ICT in the classroom to meet syllabus outcomes in the following:

basic operational skills
information technology skills
software evaluation skillls
effective use of the internet
pedagogical skills for classroom management.

6.2.3

Engage in professional development to extend and refine teaching and learning practices.

What to bring:

· One fully charged laptop per participant (please bring your own extension cord if required)

· One mathematics unit of work, junior or senior

· Current syllabus documents

Workshop registration

All registrations are online. To register for this workshop follow this link http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/prolearn09/secondary.htm

Once registration is completed, participants will receive workshop confirmation including agenda, venue and venue map.

Registrations close five working days before the scheduled workshop

A registration fee of $110.00 (incl. GST) for government schools will be charged for each participant. This fee includes morning tea and lunch and all workshop materials.

Time: 9am – 3:30pm

For further information contact:
Carolyn McGinty
Ph: (02) 9886 7593
Email: carolyn.mcginty@det.nsw.edu.au

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Laptops for learning in mathematics