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Get inspired to add a dash of tech to your classroom and join three non-techie teachers as they talk edtech, classrooms and everything in-between (and sometimes not).
Each episode follows the school day all the way from assembly to the car park and everything in-between!
* Assembly - All the latest edtech news.
* Roll call - A roundup of technology Professional Learning.
* Lunch - Grassroots stories from REAL teachers using tech.
* Playground duty - Where we answer your geeky questions.
* Car park chat - Highlights of our personal finds over the past fortnight.
* Live broadcasts from key educational technology events.
* In-depth discussions with industry experts - we ask the hard questions!
New episodes added fortnightly.
Episode 13 - micro:bit...mega possibilities
Never heard of a micro:bit? Find out in Episode 13 how this little piece of tech goes a long way towards the power of good. The team meets Waris Candra from the micro:bit Foundation all the way from Hong Kong and he updates us on a global micro:bit challenge getting students to problem-solve real-world problems and work towards UN Global Goals. Plus, Yvette, Joe and Linda also share their latest finds for your digital classroom.
Episode 12 - The modern storyteller
Get your creative juices flowing with Episode 12 of the Virtual Staffroom. Award-winning author for kids and teens, Tristan Bancks shares his insights on how he writes, his observations on how students create today - and how he personally uses different platforms to research, organise and synthesise his own work. You’ll be inspired – plus the team shares their favourite digital writing and creativity resources to get you and your students creating.
Episode 11 - Digital Well-being
How many pings, alerts and notifications do you receive a day? In Episode 11 of the Virtual Staffroom, we meet thought-provoking neuroproductivity researcher Dr Kristy Goodwin and chat about digital wellbeing and the impact of technology on our productivity. If you’re keen to use technology meaningfully in the classroom, and maybe switch up how you use it yourself, don’t miss this conversation. Plus, the team shares their favourite resources in this space to empower your journey with tech.
Episode 10 - Celebrating Safer Internet Day
Have you thought about your digital footprint? You might after this discussion. In Episode 9...
Episode 9 - Hour of Code Special Edition
Episode 8 - Taking the Leap into 2021
Episode 7 EduTECH Special - Riding the 2020 rollercoaster
PS Whilst we might have said we recorded this podcast live on day 1 for effect...we might have snuck it in a few days earlier, forgive us for any inaccuracies! Check out the show notes for any clarifications and latest updates!
Episode 6: Episode 6: EduTECH Special - The year 2041: students, success and the skills they require
PS Whilst we might have said we recorded this podcast live on day 1 for effect...we might have snuck it in a few days earlier, forgive us for any inaccuracies! Check out the show notes for any clarifications and latest updates!
Episode 5: The road to EduTECH
Episode 4: Reaching for the stars
Episode 3: Special Edition - Excursion - Virtual Celebrations
See the following Equipment Safety in Schools Advice for the use of Drones in schools
See the following Equipment Safety in Schools Advice for the use of Drones in schools
Please note all views expressed by the podcast presenters are their personal opinions and not representative of the NSW Department of Education. Discussions are not endorsements of third party products, services or events.
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