This document outlines an agenda for a workshop on teaching with Knowledgenet. The workshop covers introducing Knowledgenet and its capabilities, setting up a Knowledgenet class, adding content like files and links, communicating with students through forums and calendars, and creating assignments for students to submit work. The goal is for participants to learn how to use Knowledgenet's features to enhance teaching and student learning.

1. Teaching with KnowledgenetTo impart to participants the skills to setup and manage their first KnowledgeNET class, and understand the range of capabilities that KnowledgeNET provides.

2. KnowledgeNET Teacher Essentials

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4. Workshop AgendaSession 1 – Introduction to KnowledgeNETSession 2 – Teaching with KnowledgeNETMorning TeaSession 2 – Teaching with KnowledgeNET cont..9.00 - 9.459.45 – 10.3010.30– 10.4510:45 – 12.00

5. Session 1 – Introduction to KnowledgeNETTo provide the participants with an understanding of what KnowledgeNET is, and what it is capable of doing for Students and Teachers.

6. Blended Learning with KnowledgeNETGood Practice with Blended Learning Use Active Learning Techniques Develop Reciprocity and Co-operation among learnersGive Prompt feedback & feed forward

7. Introduction to KnowledgeNETDiscover how KnowledgeNET can:View Online Presentation Increase student motivation and engagement in learningActively involve parents in their child’s educationReduce teacher workload and increase teacher efficiency

8. KnowledgeNET Teachers PerspectiveA Teacher View of KnowledgeNET Class Pages & Resources OnlineManaging Students Learning

9. KnowledgeNET Student PerspectiveA Student View of KnowledgeNET Research ZonePersonal SpaceePortfolio

10. Session 2 – Teaching with KnowledgeNETTo impart to the participants the skills to set up and manage their first KnowledgeNET class, and understand the range of capabilities that KnowledgeNET provides.

11. Getting Started with KnowledgeNETLogging in and Out of KnowledgeNET Every user requires a unique User ID and Password to login and gain access to their personalised KnowledgeNET.Open your Internet browser e.g. Internet Explorer or Firefox.Type the KnowledgeNET website address e.gwww.waihaodowns.knowledge.net.nzPress <enter> to open the login page.Type your username in the Username field.Type your password in the Password field. (Your username and password will be provided by your schools KnowledgeNET administrator)Click or <enter> to login.You will now see your homepage area.To log out simply click on the logout button on the main menu bar.

12. Getting Started with KnowledgeNETGetting Help What do I do if I get lost or stuck? Go to the Help Wiki under Help in the Main MenuPhone or Email the help deskp: +64 9426 9460 e: support@knowledge.net.nzNew live chat system will be implemented shortly!Squash any lady bugs before they multiply!If you have any questions during today’s session please add them to the staff forum titled “KnowledgeNET Questions”

13. Getting Started with KnowledgeNETKnowledgeNET Treasure Hunt You have 15 minutes to complete the following tasks: Please number on a piece of paper 1 – 10 and write your answers on this sheetFind help file in the Wiki “Edit My Profile”Update your profile using instructions from the WikiFind the Staff Area and list 3 items found in the Staff AreaFind the staff calendar and write the title of an event on your piece of paperIn the research zone > search find a digital learning object (DLO) on fractions – write the title of the DLO on your piece of paper.Find your class – under what Zone did you find your class? Write the answer on your piece of paper.Find an area where Resources are stored for both students, teachers and parents? What is this area called? Write the answer on your piece of paper.Finished early? Then spend time finding resources in the Research Zone > Search

14. Find It, Rate it, Use it!Harness the power of free resources from the KN database, national library and beyond. Learn to search for, review and embed links to your favourite resources.

15. Find ItFind Useful Resources in KnowledgeNET KnowledgeNET 2010 makes it easy to find and use resources. Convenient access to the search field.

16. Search multiple databases at once.

17. Better search results

18. More refined advanced search options.

19. Ability to review and rate resources.Find ItReviews

20. Find ItDLO’s

21. Find ItDigital NZ

22. Find ItEDNA

23. Find ItKnowledgeNET

24. Find ItGlobal/ Cluster Zones

25. Find ItAdvanced Search Options Use the Advanced Search Option to find exactly what you are looking for.

26. Find ItAdd New Resource

27. Review ResourcesHelp the KnowledgeNET Community by reviewing web resources

28. Rate ItReview Resources Simply by right clicking on a resource you can read other teachers reviewsor add your own!

29. Use ResourcesLearn how to integrate these resources into your classroom programme.

30. Use ItCopy Link By right clicking on any resource you can select Copy Link then use this resource in any of your KnowledgeNET pages.

31. Use ItEnable Links Area

32. Use ItPaste Link Select Action > PasteLink to make the resource link appear in the Links Area

33. Your Class SpaceEngage Learners and their Parents!

34. Sharing the Classroom ExperienceClass PagesText PageLinks AreaClass NavigatorSub Pages

35. Building your Online ClassDo your Homework! View some examples of KnowledgeNET class pages.Visit some of the world’s worst websites and learn the rule – keep it simple!Make sure you know the school requirements for your class pages

36. Building your Online ClassFormulate a Plan What is the purpose of your class website?Who is the audience?What features will your class site have?

37. Building your Online ClassPlan Secondary

38. Building your Online ClassPlan Primary

39. Building your Online ClassEditing your Class Homepage Go to My Zone > My Class to edit your class Welcome pageClick on Action > Edit Content to make changes to this pageUse the Text Editor (WYSIWYG) to personalise this page for your class.Click on the template button and insert our Standard template to help get you started.Remember to click Next: Inserting Images

40. Building your Online ClassInserting Images Click on the button in the web editor tool bar. The image properties panel will open. Click on the button to view or upload images into your filing cabinet.To upload new image(s) go Action > Upload Files Select to find images on your computerChoose your image(s) and select Click OK to insert image into your pageNext: Uploading Resources

41. Building your Online ClassUploading Resources You can upload a copy of any files from your computer into KnowledgeNET. People can then click on the link and download a copy of the filee.g. Permission slips, templates etc. Edit your page and click on the button in you text editor. The link properties panel will open. Select button to view or upload new file(s) in your filing cabinet.Go Action > Upload to add new filesSelect to find images on your computerChoose your file(s) and select Right Click on the file to Use it.Click Next: Creating Website links

42. Building your Online ClassCreating Website Links Create links to helpful web resources to support your classroom programme. Make sure you are in edit mode before you start. Typethe name of the website you wish to link to e.g. BBC SchoolsHighlight the text with your cursorClick on the button in the WYSIWYG toolbarThe link properties panel will openType or paste the web addressClick to insert link in pageNext: Internal Links

43. Building your Online ClassLink to other KnowledgeNET Pages Internal links enable you to connect to other pages in your KnowledgeNET. First make sure you are in edit mode.Type the name of the KnowledgeNET page you wish to link to e.g. School Uniform PollHighlight the text with your cursorClick on the button in the WYSIWYG toolbarThe link properties panel will openClick on the buttonFind the page or item by using the + to expand the selectionClick on the page/item to select it.Click OkNext: Adding Sub-pages

44. Building your Online ClassAdd Sub-Pages to your KnowledgeNET You can easily addother sub-pagesto KnowledgeNET by simply clicking on the Add Sub-Page button at the top of every text page. Go to Action > and select the Add Sub-Page buttonto add a page under your class welcome pageType the Title of your Sub-Page e.g. Classroom OrganisationChoose to enable Links and Sub-Page AreaCreate some content in the page Click Next: Add a Poll

45. Building your Online ClassAdd a Poll to your KnowledgeNET Teachers and students can setup polls to gather opinions and student data at a click of a button. All votes are anonymous. Voters can change their vote but system will only record their last vote.Select Polls in your class Navigator.Click on the buttonConfigure the options and SaveNext: Forums

46. Communicating with StudentsAdd a Forum TopicA popular component of the KnowledgeNET is the forum or "discussion board" feature which allows students to interact with their teacher and the other students on specified topics. Forums can also be used facilitate communication between teachers in staff only forums or even between schools who are in a shared cluster.Click on Forum in your Class NavigatorClick on Action > Add Topic linkto add a new forum topicGive the forum a Title e.g. Refugees KWLClick Edit and type a message in the message box e.g. Write what you know, and what you want to know about our inquiry unit on Refugees.Click to save your forum topic.

47. Communicating with StudentsAdd Events to Your Class Calendar Use your class calendar to manage class events such as assessment dates, class trips, student birthdays etc.Click on the Calendar Link in your Class NavigatorClick on the button to add an event to your class calendarConfigure the following options:Title – type the title of the calendar item e.g. Sarah’s Birthday

48. Notify Users - tick this box if an email is to be sent to users who have access to the specific calendar notifying them of the new item. This option may be unavailable if disabled by the school.

49. Date - the date that the calendar item should appear on.