Selecting resources and tools for learning is an ever changing task for educators. This session will share core information resources and tools that support a holistic implementation of digital literacy in your classroom.

1. Core digital tools for
the classroom
June Wall
Consultant in eLearning and
Libraries

2. Learning in my classroom is based
on:
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3. Constructivist learning
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 Background or prior knowledge
 Information input
 Scaffolding tools – eg research, persuasive text
 Organisational tools
 Teaching strategies – jigsaw, think-pair-share etc
 Reflection on learning
 Presentation

4. Teaching and learning sequence
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1. Introduce topic or concept through motivational
video or media clip. Usually based on a project
or problem based learning scenario
2. Discuss prior knowledge – organise groups or
individuals and assign topics if using jigsaw
methodology
3. Students develop concept map of what they
know
4. Learning activities to develop knowledge and
understanding
5. Reflection benchmarks throughout the learning
activities
6. Develop presentation of project
7. Students learn from other projects
8. Assessment

5. The learners experience and
knowledge
What does the learner bring to the topic?
What are the gaps in their knowledge?
Tools:
Concept mapping eg Inspiration
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6. Concept mapping
 Free tools
available
 Inspiration
allows text to
be exported to
Word, PDF,
PPT – good
for essay
outline
 Forms the
basis of note
taking
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7. Digital Literacy skills
 Existing knowledge – categorising, time
management,
 Collaborative learning

8. Teaching and learning sequence
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1. Introduce topic or concept through motivational
video or media clip. Usually based on a project
or problem based learning scenario
2. Discuss prior knowledge – organise groups or
individuals and assign topics if using jigsaw
methodology
3. Students develop concept map of what they
know
4. Learning activities to develop knowledge and
understanding
5. Reflection benchmarks throughout the learning
activities
6. Develop presentation of project
7. Students learn from other projects
8. Assessment

9. Information dissemination /
knowledge acquisition
What information is required to develop the learners
knowledge?
Tools:
Youtube
Flickr
Learning Management System (LMS)
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10. Teaching and learning sequence
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1. Introduce topic or concept through motivational
video or media clip. Usually based on a project or
problem based learning scenario
2. Discuss prior knowledge – organise groups or
individuals and assign topics if using jigsaw
methodology
3. Students develop concept map of what they know
4. Learning activities to develop knowledge and
understanding
1. Whole class – teach students how to use Flickr, and the
specifics of the LMS if required.
2. Groups
5. Reflection benchmarks throughout the learning
activities
6. Develop presentation of project
7. Students learn from other projects
8. Assessment

11. Digital Literacy skills
 ICT skills – use of web tool concept map
 IL skills – Define topic
 Critical thinking – classifying, describing,
understanding linkages in topic

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 IOS,
Google
play,
web
based
 Filter by
relevanc
e,
recency,
license
type and
users

13. Youtube
Creating your
own Youtube
channel can:
 Make it
easier for
access for
students
 Provide a
small
measure of
control…
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14. Teaching and learning sequence
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1. Introduce topic or concept through motivational
video or media clip. Usually based on a project or
problem based learning scenario
2. Discuss prior knowledge – organise groups or
individuals and assign topics if using jigsaw
methodology
3. Students develop concept map of what they know
4. Learning activities to develop knowledge and
understanding
1. Whole class – teach students how to use Flickr, and the
specifics of the LMS if required.
2. Groups
5. Reflection benchmarks throughout the learning
activities
6. Develop presentation of project
7. Students learn from other projects
8. Assessment

15. Digital Literacy skills
 ICT – using web tools such as Flickr, youtube and
the LMS
 IL – Locating, selecting, organising, copyright,
academic integrity, esafety
 Critical thinking – selecting and evaluating
appropriate materials

16. An LMS that allows you to create or
mediate information.
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17. Teaching and learning sequence
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1. Introduce topic or concept through motivational
video or media clip. Usually based on a project or
problem based learning scenario
2. Discuss prior knowledge – organise groups or
individuals and assign topics if using jigsaw
methodology
3. Students develop concept map of what they know
4. Learning activities to develop knowledge and
understanding
1. Whole class – teach students how to use Flickr, and the
specifics of the LMS if required.
2. Groups – Mini lessons on specific topics
5. Reflection benchmarks throughout the learning
activities
6. Develop presentation of project
7. Students learn from other projects
8. Assessment

18. Reflection tools
How can the learner reflect on what they have learnt
and what they still need to learn?
Tools:
Forum or
Edmodo or
Twitter
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19. Teaching and learning sequence
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1. Introduce topic or concept through motivational
video or media clip. Usually based on a project or
problem based learning scenario
2. Discuss prior knowledge – organise groups or
individuals and assign topics if using jigsaw
methodology
3. Students develop concept map of what they know
4. Learning activities to develop knowledge and
understanding
1. Whole class – teach students how to use Flickr, and the
specifics of the LMS if required.
2. Groups
5. Reflection benchmarks throughout the learning
activities
6. Develop presentation of project
7. Students learn from other projects
8. Assessment

20. Digital Literacy skills
 Digital literacy skills are taught based on student
learning needs.
 Reflection – use of rubrics to base learning
growth on or series of questions as triggers for
thinking

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22. Note taking or research tools
How can the learner organise this new information in
order to make sense of it?
Tools:
Evernote or
Onenote or
Zotero
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23. Teaching and learning sequence
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1. Introduce topic or concept through motivational
video or media clip. Usually based on a project or
problem based learning scenario
2. Discuss prior knowledge – organise groups or
individuals and assign topics if using jigsaw
methodology
3. Students develop concept map of what they know
4. Learning activities to develop knowledge and
understanding
1. Whole class – teach students how to use Evernote or
Onenote
2. Groups
5. Reflection benchmarks throughout the learning
activities
6. Develop presentation of project
7. Students learn from other projects

24. Digital Literacy skills
 ICT – Depending on the age of the
student, further teaching of web tools could be
needed – from basic file management through to
embedding content
 IL – Emphasis on ethical scholarship and the
impact of digital footprints
 Critical thinking –
Evaluating, assessing, analysing and synthesing

25. Evernote
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Syncs across all devices

26. Onenote
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Organisation and note taking / research tool that
can be shared and used across any Windows
based PC and synchronises your work.

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28. Zotero
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29. Curation and Collaboration tools
How can the learner share their developing knowledge ?
How can they collaborate in the development of their
knowledge?
Tools:
Scoopit
Diigo
Google apps
Wikis
Dropbox
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30. Teaching and learning sequence
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1. Introduce topic or concept through motivational
video or media clip. Usually based on a project or
problem based learning scenario
2. Discuss prior knowledge – organise groups or
individuals and assign topics if using jigsaw
methodology
3. Students develop concept map of what they know
4. Learning activities to develop knowledge and
understanding
1. Whole class – teach students how to curation tool
2. Groups
5. Reflection benchmarks throughout the learning
activities
6. Develop presentation of project
7. Students learn from other projects
8. Assessment

31. Digital Literacy skills
 ICT skills – as required
 IL – plagiarism and ethical scholarship, security of
passwords and self, tagging
 Critical thinking – Evaluation, assessing,
classifying

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Source:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/langwitches/6714174613/in/set-72157628
910674603/lightbox/

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34. Diigo
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 Curation tool that also allows students to define,
locate and select information
 Web based, IOS and Android apps

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38. Teaching and learning sequence
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1. Introduce topic or concept through motivational
video or media clip. Usually based on a project or
problem based learning scenario
2. Discuss prior knowledge – organise groups or
individuals and assign topics if using jigsaw
methodology
3. Students develop concept map of what they know
4. Learning activities to develop knowledge and
understanding
1. Whole class – teach students how to use Flickr, and the
specifics of the LMS if required.
2. Groups
5. Reflection benchmarks throughout the learning
activities
6. Develop presentation of project
7. Students learn from other projects
8. Assessment

39. Digital Literacy skills
 ICT skills - protocols for using Forums and shared
spaces
 IL skills – Evaluating
 Critical thinking – Reflection and discussion on
thinking about thinking

40. Presentation tools
How can the learner present new knowledge to an
appropriate audience?
Tools:
Google apps
PowerPoint or Keynote
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41. Teaching and learning sequence
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1. Introduce topic or concept through motivational
video or media clip. Usually based on a project or
problem based learning scenario
2. Discuss prior knowledge – organise groups or
individuals and assign topics if using jigsaw
methodology
3. Students develop concept map of what they know
4. Learning activities to develop knowledge and
understanding
1. Whole class – teach students how to use Flickr, and the
specifics of the LMS if required.
2. Groups
5. Reflection benchmarks throughout the learning
activities
6. Develop presentation of project – usually at this
stage the assessment notice would be handed
out
7. Students learn from other projects – if using jigsaw

42. Digital Literacy skills
 ICT skills – selection of best tool for presentation
 IL skills – Presenting – who will be the audience? and
evaluation – what have I missed or need to include?
 Critical thinking – How can this be applied outside of
school? Will the other students be able to learn from
my learning object or presentation?

43. Presentations
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44. Teaching and learning sequence
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1. Introduce topic or concept through motivational video or
media clip. Usually based on a project or problem based
learning scenario
2. Discuss prior knowledge – organise groups or individuals
and assign topics if using jigsaw methodology
3. Students develop concept map of what they know
4. Learning activities to develop knowledge and
understanding
1. Whole class – teach students how to use Flickr, and the specifics
of the LMS if required.
2. Groups
5. Reflection benchmarks throughout the learning activities
6. Develop presentation of project
7. Students learn from other projects - students are
expected to take notes from other groups
presentation and question to ensure their
understanding. All final digital presentations are
made available to all students in the class.
8. Assessment

45. Digital Tools
https://www.flickr.com/
https://drive.google.com
http://www.scoop.it/
https://twitter.com
https://www.diigo.com/index
https://www.edmodo.com/
https://www.zotero.org
https://evernote.com/
http://www.onenote.com/
http://www.schrockguide.net/concept-mapping.html
https://www.dropbox.com/
http://www.wikispaces.com/content/classroom
Further reading:
Assessment Tools
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/support/Pages/tools.aspx
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46. My contact details
june@junewall.com.au
Twitter @junewall
http://www.slideshare.net/junewal
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