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Retech: Developing Digital Citizens and 
Connected Learners 
@icentremta 
@katschrav 
@helenstower1
What is an iCentre?
+ Retech = Research + Technology 
Jason Elsom [@JasonElsom]. (2013, September 16) What do you want kids to do with technology?: 
pic.twitter.com/U3K9r7OLQB [Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/JasonElsom/status/379702777536331776
Digital Citizenship: 
More than Cybersafety
+ Evolution of Retech
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Building a PLN
+ Promoting Connection
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Connecting in Retech =
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Opening the Learning
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Using Social Media - 
Preparation is Key 
Preparation Results
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Modeling = 
Essential
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To Be Continued.. 
“[don’t suffer from] a mentality of 
perfect products, rather than the high-tech 
mindset of make it, launch it, fix 
it” – Rosabeth Moss Kanter

Retech: Developing digital citizens and connected learners

Editor's Notes

  • #2 Intro – who are we and individual backgrounds
  • #3 Blend of Physical Space and Virtual space Connected 24/7
  • #4 Evolution of retech
  • #5 -Building a positive digital footprint -preparing for work in the c21st -Ribbles 9 elements
  • #6 Focus of retech -Skills and learning not content Current plan and changes for yr 7 and 8 next year -change in focus from t1 to t4
  • #9 Tools we use in Retech
  • #10 Most successful connection via social media