This document discusses technology in education and the challenges of supporting effective use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in classrooms. Key points discussed include: - The greatest challenge is supporting teachers and students to skillfully use technology, not just obtaining hardware and software. - ICT is becoming more mobile, cloud-based, and affordable, with devices potentially being included on school booklists in the next 1-3 years. - Schools must plan, implement, and evaluate effective ICT professional learning for teachers to improve capabilities for incorporating technology into teaching. - Considerations for what digital devices schools should purchase include teaching/learning applications, cost, infrastructure support, and value.

1. Technology New toys or New opportunitiesPerhaps the greatest challenge of educational technology is not finding time and money to obtain hardware or software, or even in anticipating future needs, but in finding ways to adequately support people in using these tools. There is abundant evidence of the value of technology in promoting learning. But putting technology in place is just the starting point; like any tool, its effectiveness depends on the user’s skill in handling it, and on the conditions in which it is employed

2. Today's challenges in supporting ICT in the classroom environmentIncreased use and reliance on ICT.Increased computer-student ratio (1:5 – 1:2 – 1:1 – 2:1)Increased demand for services.Increased expectation of wireless technology.

3. Today, ICT in Victorian schools is...Becoming mobileConverging on the cloudBecoming more affordableAs these trends continue, ICT devices could be on school booklists in the next 1-3 years.

4. Computers –

5. must meet student access of 1:2 for students in years 9-12$1000$1250

8. Learning SpacesNetworkStorage & TransportTechnical SupportNetbooks / UltraPortablesLaptopsDesktopsInfrastructure and ConnectivityICT Devices

9. IWB’SInteractive TV’S / ScreensVideo ConferencingVideo on DemandDigital Microscopes Data LoggersPrinters / ScannersMobile Phones / PDAProfessional Learning, Support & MaintenancePeripherals & InnovationHow schools:Plan, implement and evaluate effective ICT professional learning that contributes to improved teacher ICT capabilities

10. A managed, cost effective ICT environment for schools...School Technology Architecture and ResourcesInfrastructure and Connectivity

11. DEECD Central OfficeeduSTAR v1Enterprise Level Management Environment Central Software Distribution

12. Results

13. Inventory

14. Reporting (Central and School Level)SchooleduSTAR v1School Level Management Environment

16. ICT DesignICT Design for Learning SpacesICT Design Models for Schools+ICT Cost CalculatorManaged Operating Environmenthttp://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/techroom/tssp/sips

17. Learning SpacesPhysicalFlexibleSocialPersonalVirtual

19. What digital devices should we buy and what can I use it for?Key considerations:Teaching and Learning Application

20. Digital device form factor

21. Space and Furnishing

22. Value for money and infrastructureICT Devices

24. Innovative ICT in schools....Learning Material SharingCloud ComputingOnline SpacesVideo Streaming in the ClassroomBlogsLearning through gamingBlackberriesWikisOpen Learning SpacesInteractive WhiteboardsiPhoneUltranetUltra Mobile PC’s1-1 DevicesVideo ConferencingLearning Content Management SystemsCross School CollaborationInstant MessagingPodcastingGreen Screen Technology

26. $460-$670

29. $599

30. Estimated that the device would cost $800 retail and serve as a mid-point between the iPod touch and the MacBook notebook model

31. Peripherals & InnovationWhat can the other funds be used for???

32. Peripherals & Innovation

35. New gaming experiences