Week 5

I was unable to attend the Week 5 Tutorial for personal reasons, although due to the flipped classroom approach, I believe I was able to participate effectively in the learning that was planned for this workshop.  Through the various readings, and continuation of play of the sim classroom I gained knowledge and insight into Student ICT expectations and the NET*S Project.

Through engaging with the Students Expectation (Smart Classrooms) my understanding of how this document can be used to integrate and to develop student knowledge and learning across the curriculum using ICT applications.

I understand that through the ICT cross-curricular priorities teachers need to look back and forward on the junctures of ICT's as a general capability.  Previous junctures are not stated in later junctures therefore teachers need to ensure capabilities of these junctures prior to continuation with further.  These ICT expectations are not explicitly taught in a ICT KLA, the knowledge, understanding and skills need to be integrated, applied and used within a range of pedagogical outcomes.  Differentiation of the application of these skills may be necessary for students working at a higher juncture to continue challenge and engagement with ICT's, and the same with students that are working at a lower juncture.  Students working at a previous juncture may be explicit and direct teaching of knowledge, understanding and skills to gain ability to use and apply these into their learning.  Each year level is provided with expectations in the processes of inquiry and research across the Key Learning Areas.  Students are also required to select and use ICT to create a range of products to suit purpose and audience.
Effective communication through the use of ICT's, with ICT conventions being explored and used to produce the most effective communication and presentation for the specific purpose.  Uses these ICT's in a safe and ethical way, taking into consideration how they are used in the community and may impact people.
Students are required to operate ICT efficiently and safely, which is in relation to the physical operation of ICT's and the selection of appropriate ICT's which can be used collaboratively to suit curriculum purposes.
Operational skills students are required to navigate software and virtual worlds, as well as use these ICT's to manage, store and retrieve information and data.  The skills required within this criteria help students to engage effectively with the software and have the knowledge and ability to use these softwares to more effectively create and produce knowledge attainment in all KLA's across their education.
Criteria also includes reflection of the selected ICT in the inquiry process, their use of ICT as creative tools, where students are required to directly reflect on the assistance and usefulness of the integrated ICT's to their learning and engagement.

NET*S