Exploring the Online Australian Curriculum KATHERINE REGION Presenter: Donna Bryant

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.au

Exploring the Online Australian Curriculum

KATHERINE REGION

Presenter: Donna Bryant

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.au

Useful sites…

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Workshop purpose

To explore and gain an understanding of the

content, structure and features

of the Online Australian Curriculum:

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Think, pair and share...

Why an online curriculum?

• Turn to the person next to you and discuss the advantages and the challenges that an online curriculum poses for you.

(1 min)

• Write down 1 advantage and 1 challenge to share with the rest of the group.

(2 mins)

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Why an online curriculum?

From the ACARA perspective the delivery of the Australian Curriculum within an online environment:

o Provides maximum flexibility in how the curriculum can be accessed and organised

o Enables the curriculum to be dynamic, multidimensional and more easily updated

o Enables teachers to use the online facility to design their teaching programs

o Provides community access to the curriculum

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Introduction to the Australian Curriculum

• Site organisationo Home Page – search box, main menu bar,

resources – videos, and information sheetso Version historyo Overviewo General Capabilitieso Cross Curriculum Prioritieso FAQso Consultationo Curriculum –scope and sequences

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Introduction to the Australian Curriculum

http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Home

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Hands on...

Time for you to explore …….

Work with a partner to use the step by step general checklist to navigate around the on-line Australian Curriculum.

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Need help?

Facilitators are here to support your explorations so...

• Make sure you get their attention

if you need help

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Questions ?