DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.a u Exploring the Online Australian Curriculum KATHERINE REGION Presenter: Donna Bryant
Feb 15, 2016
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…
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING www.det.nt.gov.au
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 ?