A selection of online courses that help teachers adapt their pedagogy to digital delivery. This includes support with planning and using different digital platforms.
View the 'Getting started' section to access a number of in-demand professional learning resources. Navigate further down the page for a wider selection of platform-specific professional learning.
Please note the information in these professional learning sessions was correct at the time of publication. Whilst there may be slight changes in functionality, the general nature of the sessions should still be applicable. If you have any concerns please contact the Technology 4 Learning Team (t4linnovations@det.nsw.edu.au).
The Technology 4 Learning team have released 3 useful guides for teachers:
- Getting prepared to teach and learn online with Microsoft Teams
- Getting prepared to teach and learn online with Google Classroom
- Support for teaching and learning from home
You can also enrol in webinars or view the webinar recordings to build your skills in teaching online. Alternatively, access the full range of professional learning or teaching and learning resources to help you and your students teach and learn from anywhere.
Getting started – useful professional learning
Resources, webinars and Q&As
The Technology 4 Learning team frequently post new resources, host webinars and run Q&A sessions throughout the year to help you build your technology skills. Access the latest webinars and online Q & A sessions. Discover new resources, links and further technology information on the T4L news page.
The T4L team produce Magazine.T4L, an educational technology magazine just for teachers with a focus on transforming your classroom with technology, plus they also release a companion independent learning resource for students T4L Kids.
For independent student learning activities, view:
- T4L Kids Magazine – Self guided magazine for students that provide engaging challenges that can be completed with technology.
- Everyone’s an Author – Creative digital writing program for students in Stages 1 to 4.
- The Student Podcaster and Filmmaker resources – Get students creating digitally with these self-paced resources!
- Totally Tech – On demand interactive virtual excursions with linked activities to get your students innovating and creating digitally.
Apple
1 hour
Understand how to maximise the use of the iPad to engage early learners.
1 hour
Develop your skills and knowledge in how to capture student learning both online and offline using iPad.
1 hour
Understand how to maximise the use of native iPad apps to engage primary learners.
1 hour
Focus on how to promote and develop creativity through learning experiences using iPad.
1 hour
Focus on how to promote and develop creativity through learning experiences using iPad.
1 hour
Exploring accessibility features and apps to ensure all learners have access to the tools they need to learn.
Supporting students learning with accessibility features on MyPL.
1 hour
Get the most out of your iPad as a teaching and learning tool.
5 mins
How to take a screenshot on an iPad or iPhone, annotate the screenshot in preparation to deliver as lesson content to students via Google Classroom or other means.
1 hour
Learn how to make your classroom digital with Google Classroom.
1 hour
Already using Google Classroom, discover its capacity to deliver feedback, assess with rubrics and more.
1 hour
Gain tips and tricks to empower your personal productivity. From file management to calendar and Meet for staff meetings. Please note students are now able to join a Google Meet meeting. For full information visit the Google Meet page.
1 hour
Discover what the Google Suite can do and how it could engage your classroom.
Classroom productivity and collaboration with docs, slides and forms on MyPL.
1 hour
Learn to create self-marking quizzes to empower formative assessment and track your students from a distance.
Microsoft
1 hour
Drive collaboration and on-line learning utilising:
- File storage and sharing
- Assignment delivery Rubric grading
- OneNote integration
- Real-time feedback
- Video conferencing with whole class.
1 hour
Gain tips and tricks to empower your personal productivity. From file management to calendar and word online and so much more.
1 hour
How to use OneNote to allow class and group collaboration to class and individual learning resources and tasks.
1 hour
From assessing student wellbeing to formative assessment, Microsoft Forms gives you the power to check in from a distance.
Microsoft forms to create formative and summative assessment on MyPL.
1 hour
STEM and code anywhere, anytime with Microsoft MakeCode.
1 hour
Discover the power of engaging students' creativity and prototyping skills by harnessing their imagination with Minecraft Education Edition.
Using Minecraft Education in an isolated context on MyPL.
1 hour
Enable teachers to convert printed learning content into digital form to allow access anywhere, anytime.
1 hour 30 mins
Explore how a range of Microsoft tools can be used to support EAL/D learners. These tools include Immersive Reader, Office Lens, and using Microsoft Teams Assignments to differentiate learning.
Other technology
1 hour
Do you need the Adobe Suite or the full Office Site of tools? Learn how to get them on your computer for low or no cost!
1 hour
Exploring the staff portal to harness its potential by staying connected and then adding app essentials to support your online teaching.
Tips, tricks and tools to make your portal your productivity hub on MyPL.
1 hour
This webinar introduces Zoom to educators, including signing in and setting up your classes.
1 hour
Learn to navigate the Digital Learning Selector to get access to tools and online activities, including downloadable resources.
Getting the most out of digital tools with the Digital Learning Selector on MyPL.
10 minutes
How to use Flipgrid to connect with your students and send them a video task.
Sending a video task to your students using Flipgrid on Microsoft Stream.
1 hour
Learn to access your email, set up a student distribution list, add attachments to your email and send to students.
Making email work as a way to communicate with students and colleagues on MyPL.
Personalising learning from home
How-to guides for teachers, parents or students.
1 hour
Learn how to move your essential documents and data to ensure learning continuity. Plus, learn about the way in which the staff portal can keep you connected with key NSW Department of Education updates.
1 hour
Technology has the immense power to level the playing field for students with additional learning needs, tune in to discover how!
1 hour
Learn how to set up your space and a classroom routine to work digitally.
2-3 minutes
A demonstration on how to use Microsoft Learning Tools to support students with reading and writing difficulties.
2-3 minutes
A demonstration on how to use speech to text on the iPad.
5 minutes
How to enable and use guided access on an iPad to keep students in a particular app.
2-3 minutes
A demonstration on how to have information read aloud to a student using the inbuild tool on the iPad.
2-3 minutes
How-to video on personalising a student’s computer settings in Windows 10 using the Ease of Access centre.
4 minutes
Learn how to use the app, Office Lens to take a photo of a worksheet and have the inbuilt Immersive Reader feature support reading and comprehension.
2-3 minutes
A demonstration on how to use voice typing in Google Docs.
15-20 minutes
Making a personalised visual schedule using free symbols and delivering it to your student(s).
15-20 minutes
How to record a personalised video for an individual student and then send it.
15-20 minutes
Creating a multimodal digital social story to send to your student(s).
10 mins
A short video explaining how to create simple cartoon animations using the app Puppet Pals.