ICT Education Newsletter, September Edition
Hi,
Welcome to this Newsletter about the latest developments in ICT Education for Teachers at Charles Sturt University.
In This Edition:
- Preparing for the 1-to-1 computer rollout
- Our new degree pathway for TAFE teachers
- 18,000 Australian teachers become eligible for CSU subject credit
- Increased scholarship options for our students
- ACEC 2010: Digital Diversity conference (April 6-9)
- Hear from our first Adobe graduates
cheers,
Martin Hale
Adjunct Senior Lecturer - Charles Sturt University
Chief Executive Officer - IT Masters Pty Ltd
Preparing for the 1-to-1 computer rollout
With state and federal governments now designating billions of dollars to new computer hardware/software for schools, you may be wondering: “how will I get the most out of modern classroom technologies?” How about undertaking a Graduate Diploma that:
- Gives you the skills to integrate the applications incorporated in the digital education laptop rollout into your classroom
- Allows you to study in the comfort of your own home
- Is a fully accredited postgraduate qualification
- Counts as 50% of CSU’s Master of Education
Applications for the session 2 intake of our ICT Education courses close on the 1st June- go to www.ictteachers.info for details
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New degree pathway for TAFE Teachers
How would you like to receive recognition and subject credit for your years of experience?
Charles Sturt University has decided to grant TAFE teachers sixteen subjects credit upon completion of the Graduate Diploma in ICT Education. This means that only 8 more subjects of study would be required to achieve a full bachelor’s degree:
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- Industry qualification
- TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- 4 years' teaching experience
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- 4 subjects in our Graduate Certificate in ICT Education
- 4 subjects in our Graduate Diploma in ICT Education
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- 8 subjects of study (via distance education) with Charles Sturt University
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So, after just 16 subjects of study, you finish with:
- a 24-subject Bachelor of Vocational Education and Training,
- a Graduate Certificate in ICT Education and
- a Graduate Diploma in ICT Education
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To find out more visit www.ictteachers.info, or call 1300 885 685
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18,000 Australian teachers become eligible for CSU subject credit
Any teachers who have completed either of the “Teach Essentials” or “Thinking with Technology” Intel® courses are now eligible for 25% credit towards CSU’s Graduate Certificate in ICT Education.
Since 2000, the Intel® Teach Program has been helping K-12 teachers around the world to understand how, when and why to bring technology tools and resources into their classrooms. In Australia, more than 18,000 teachers have to date completed one or more of the Intel Teach Program courses; globally, more than 6 million teachers have been trained and Intel continues its commitment to training millions more.
In recognition of the ICT development achieved in this course, all Intel® Teach graduates will be granted 1 full subject of non-specific credit towards the Graduate Certificate in ICT Education.
To find out more, go to: http://www.ictteachers.info/intel.html
For information about the Intel Teach Program go to: http://www.intel.com/education/au/teach
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Scholarship options for CSU students
CSU are proud to announce a new partnership with NSW’s Centre for Learning and Innovation (CLI), who have agreed to facilitate a series of scholarships for NSW teachers wanting develop both their ICT skills and their use of modern technology in the classroom.
As well as this exciting partnership, CSU also offer a range of scholarships for all Australian, New Zealand and Canadian teachers. All scholarships offered through CLI and CSU are for $1520 each and open for any teachers who meet the course admission requirements and can briefly detail ‘how you feel this scholarship could help you to make a difference to your profession, community and the environment, or how it will help you to achieve best practice’. Scholarships applications for session 2 close on the 1st June, 2010 – visit http://www.ictteachers.info/scholarship.htm for more details.
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ACEC 2010: Digital Diversity
 Tuesday 6th- Friday 9th April, 2010
CSU and IT Masters are proud to be sponsoring the Australian Computers in Education Conference 2010 (ACEC2010), which is the biennial conference of the Australian Council for Computers in Education (ACCE). For the first time since 2000 the ACEC conference will be held in Melbourne, and is being hosted by ICT in Education Victoria (ICTEV).
CSU and IT Masters are running a booth at the conference, where we’ll be giving away highly sort-after copies of the Adobe Classroom in a Book manuals. Lecturers, course designers and other staff will also be on hand to discuss CSU’s approach to diversifying ICT education in Australia, and answer any questions you may have about our courses or scholarship programs.
The conference’s theme - ACEC2010: Digital Diversity - addresses the more interactive and creative approaches to ICT in education, and offers pathways to adaptability by addressing the significant diversity of styles of learning and thinking.
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Congratulations to the inaugural graduates of our Adobe course
Our first students from the Graduate Certificate in ICT Education (Adobe Specialisation), will be graduating this month. Feedback from this course and its lecturer (Marco Cattaneo) has been exceptional; here are just a few of the positive things our students have had to say:
“As a busy teacher, the ability to produce high quality resources, material, advertising for events with Indesign, Illustrator, Acrobat and Publisher, have really made a positive impact on my school.” –Tameika, TAS
“Marco is the best teacher I have ever encountered. His mini movies showed how to achieve the content, were very informative and helped those who learn best by seeing and then doing.” –Lois, NSW
“I found both subjects – ITI 568 and ITI 569 to be an amazing personal learning journey... I put this down to the “hands on” approach of Marco Cattaneo and the support I received from him with
regard to preparation and fine tuning of my tasks.” –Lesley, VIC
 
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