Digital Learning Resources-Science Focus by

Wikis in Plain English

joannehughes3 — 2023-03-25 19:56:45 UTC

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joannehughes3 — 2023-03-25 19:58:17 UTC

Classcraft

joannehughes3 — 2023-03-29 05:51:04 UTC

Great resource, particularly for the younger years, incorporates positive behaviour for learning. Also many opportunities for collaboration, particularly in US. Quest marketplace great for sharing resources and can be tailored for your own classes.

QR code creator

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-04 02:22:18 UTC

For great ideas about using QR codes in school, have a look here:

10 Exciting QR Code Activities for Students | Teach Starter

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-04 02:29:37 UTC

Relaxed, yet stimulating learning to really help with engagement

Online concept mapping tools

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-04 02:30:28 UTC

Wisemapping, Coggle, Bubbl.us, Mindomo, Popplet, SpiderScribe.
Could really help students summarise what they have learned

Visual displays and sticky notes

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-04 02:31:46 UTC

Linoit, Padlet, or Stormboard.
Useful for storing information about a research topic

Mind maps

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-04 02:33:38 UTC

Mobile apps abound for concept mapping. These include Popplet (lite), MindGenius, Mindomo, and SimpleMind. Ideal at the start or end of a unit of work.

Infographics

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-04 02:36:46 UTC

Info about how they can be used to link with the curriculum. Really useful for visual learners and want to avoid large quantities of text.

Templates can be found here: easel.ly | create and share visual ideas using infographics

Podcasting

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-04 02:43:43 UTC

This is a great tool for students with below expected levels of literacy or students with other reading disabilities (dyslexia/ dysgraphia).
Another easy to use option is: Vocaroo & Podbean

Editing is so easy using this tool: www.soundtrap.com

Podcast posting for science: High School Science | SchoolTube

Hearing Loss Live Podcast are also available:
https://hearinglosslive.com/hearing-loss-podcast/

Benefits of using podcasts can be found here:
Podcasting in Education: What Are the Benefits? (thepodcasthost.com)

Interesting activity for students about finalising a unit of work at the end of term Listening to Themselves: Podcasting Takes Lessons Beyond the Classroom | Edutopia

Engagement in learning akin to a video game with different levels

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-04 03:34:56 UTC

After 9 mins, Judy talks about how the learning experience can be akin to a video game.....

Podcasting network

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-04 10:42:35 UTC

Various teacher/ education based focused podcasts

ACARA- digital literacy v9

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-08 03:11:18 UTC

Learning continuum
general-capabilities-information-and-communication-ict-capability-learning-continuum.pdf (australiancurriculum.edu.au)

ICT Version 8.4:
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability (Version 8.4) | The Australian Curriculum (Version 8.4)

QCAA 21st centuary skills

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-08 03:12:18 UTC

Australian School Sector 2016 report

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-08 03:43:49 UTC

[PDF] Pedagogies and Digital Content in the Australian School Sector. Robert Baker - Free Download PDF (silo.tips)

Australian Institute of Family Studies (2017)

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-08 03:45:16 UTC

Interesting study that views how Australian students are using ICT in primary and high school (English class). Provides descriptions about specific tasks they perform, frequency of use and teacher experience.

Enabling digital learning- Queensland (2022)

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-08 03:53:30 UTC

Local informative report detailing:
-Student access to internet & a device
-Technology infrastructure
-Plans for improvement/ recommendations

Legislation

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-08 03:57:52 UTC

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Privacy Act 1988 (legislation.gov.au)

Australian Education Act 2013 (legislation.gov.au)

Game play

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-08 04:04:23 UTC

Great online game for Pavlov's Dogs and Blood typing for those seeking to work in behavioural biology or the medical field

Mind maps

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-08 04:06:06 UTC

Smartschools

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-08 04:12:22 UTC

10% rule: 10% of a work may be copied for educational use. In digital environments, the fair use rule, and the 10% rule are both relevant and will inform most of your considerations when working online.

Also, all materials must be appropriately referenced unless they belong to you.

Details about applying creative commons licences can be found in this reference.

Best practices for attribution - Creative Commons

Cybersafety in QLD schools

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-08 04:12:43 UTC

Taryns beautiful Padlet- Science & Maths

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-09 06:57:28 UTC

Problem based learning
Separate Science & Maths resources

DLearning Exemplar Padlet- Kirschty

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-09 07:30:00 UTC

Posters, Presentations
STEM
SCRATCH
Excel

First Nations ideas

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-09 07:41:29 UTC

Welcome to country
Teaching culture
Selecting resources & ethics
Working with guest speakers

First Nations culture

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-09 07:44:53 UTC

Resources & Media
Infographics
Tv & Radio
Apps

8 Ways Pedagogical Framework

Spectronics- Inclusive Learning Technologies

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-09 10:06:38 UTC

Apple Accessibility Tools

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-09 10:07:49 UTC

Vision, Hearing, Mobility & Cognitive

Assistive Technology in Action- Case Studies

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-09 10:12:49 UTC

Python- how to reduce the requirements of special needs teacher aides to 'take notes' for students, using a combo of voice recordings, iPad & computer software... all from the perspective of the student.

Ideas & humour

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-09 10:46:46 UTC

Maths & English

Secondary Science Humour

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-09 10:50:05 UTC

Google Sites- Taryn Shears

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-09 11:46:14 UTC

Interactive solar system

ACARA Gen capabilities in Science

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-10 04:06:29 UTC

Biology games

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-26 02:08:45 UTC

Bio with Geography- Kim Woodward Padlet

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-26 02:11:16 UTC

Michelle Dodds Beautiful Padlet

joannehughes3 — 2023-04-26 07:52:57 UTC

Science and Maths, with interesting links to cybersafety

Amanda Jacksons Beautiful Padlet

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-02 11:19:07 UTC

Links to Digital Learning class, with science focus

Lab simulations across various fields

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-02 11:31:42 UTC

Great resource, as found from Benjamin Hespe beautiful padlet.
https://padlet.com/benjaminhespe/science-teaching-resources-m9r7ycss8z7xlyao
Spans across 13 different fields, including Biological sciences, Chemistry, Physics, health science, data science and maths. Some resources for preparing students for careers too!

Sustainability- solar cells

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-02 11:32:19 UTC

Solar Racing Lesson Plan

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-02 11:59:23 UTC

Design challenge

Model Solar Victoria- Cars & Boats

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-03 00:27:24 UTC

First timers guides, funding grants.
Build guides for novice and advanced students
Links with RMIT, Deakin, Victoria Universities

UNSW SunSprint- Cars (20m & 100m) and Boats

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-03 00:31:09 UTC

Good YouTube clips,
Event date 20/10/23
Links to international events at bottom of page

Australian Kit company

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-03 02:04:35 UTC

Classroom kits-international

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-03 02:05:25 UTC

All3DP: 3D printing service- Australia

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-03 03:32:15 UTC

Send your designs here for a free quote and your design can be shipped.

Design CAD software

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-03 03:36:30 UTC

This will be used to transform students creativity by allowing them to design their own model component, that will then be 3D printed.

3D Modelling software for beginners.
Great for teachers, with a selection of projects and lesson plans.

PBS Learning Media- lesson plans & social sharing

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-03 23:10:48 UTC

Outlines lesson plans well, where Grades & subjects can be specified.
American (?) based company, aligned to National curriculum or National Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Classcraft Science Fair Quest

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-03 23:21:00 UTC

This Quest will be used as a framework for the transformation of a sustainable transport model (boat or car) in the Year 8 Physical Science class

Perth Student Solar Challenge

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-04 00:48:53 UTC

Term 1 events in Perth metro locations
Year 6 & 8

Science Buddies: Science Fair Ideas & Projects

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-04 01:27:32 UTC

Extensive list of ideas and projects.
Each contains detailed list of materials, outline, methods, procedures, variations, career links.
Also plenty of lesson plans, hooks, blogs, classroom kits, STEM Calendar.
American based company

Edith Cowan Uni: Problem Based Learning Scenarios

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-04 01:32:45 UTC

Teacher focused resource- extensive
Outlines assessment, feedback, benchmarking, moderation, sustainability and teaching strategies.

Mentimeter

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-05 03:08:41 UTC

Word clouds for brainstorming

Graphic organisers

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-08 11:08:52 UTC

Many different styles and formats

HOLT graphic organisers

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-08 11:09:37 UTC

Images shown on contents page

Enchanted learning graphic organisers

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-08 11:10:38 UTC

Various colours and styles

Virtual reality

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-08 11:42:42 UTC

VR- various topics, encouraged at SSHS

Backgrounds for Word docs

joannehughes3 — 2023-05-09 01:34:18 UTC

Make a blank word doc a bit more interesting

joannehughes3 — 2023-06-30 03:18:25 UTC

Scoot: When they want to move

joannehughes3 — 2023-11-06 04:28:19 UTC

Ideal fun way to move around the room, talk to peers and learn at the same time.

Colour by numbers- science

joannehughes3 — 2023-11-30 04:48:59 UTC

Relaxing colouring to learn with

Maths templates

joannehughes3 — 2024-01-11 03:36:05 UTC

Free downloads: numberlines, puzzles

Maths Games

joannehughes3 — 2024-01-12 20:26:10 UTC

Jenga Games for multiplication and algebra

Maths-Prodigy game

joannehughes3 — 2024-01-16 03:51:28 UTC

Well aligned to curriculum- examples provided for different grade levels