Kick start Term 4 with the Digital Support Team as they deliver workshops for all staff. Whether you are looking to develop fundamental skills, want to learn something new or looking for ways to engage your students, the DST has something for you.

Check out the list of topics below:

Did you know that you can now transform static Google Slides presentations into video content? A new feature is now available, Turn into video, which imports the slides and adds a narration using Google Vids.

There are two ways to access video contact in Google Slides:

• Click File then Turn into video, or
• Access the Record button on the panel on the right hand side of the screen.

These features can save you time by repurposing existing materials into video formats, making your content more accessible, interactive and visually engaging for diverse learners.

This could be used by teachers to convert "flipped classroom" slide decks into video lessons for students to view at home, students creating a reflection video to document new learnings from a new concept or school leaders could turn professional learning slides into a series of short "micro-learning" videos for staff to review.

How could you use Google Slides Turn into video today?

AI tools create lots of exciting opportunities, but careful use is important.

New practical resources on the appropriate use of AI are now available to help staff apply the department’s AI guidelines when:

• Developing WHS Risk Assessments
• Supporting the performance and development plan process
• Writing report comments
• Developing student learning materials
• Drafting marking rubrics
• Drafting feedback on student work
• Supporting assessment design
• Differentiating written learning materials.

The resources include steps to follow before, while and after using NSWEduChat and any other approved AI tools.

Staff must follow the guidelines when using AI in any of their work:

• AI guidelines – enabled tools and acceptable use
• AI guidelines – understanding risk and safe use.

WiFi SSIDs

A WiFi SSID is simply a name given to a specific wireless network. In our schools there are a number of SSIDs that are available and they all have different purposes. Here is a breakdown of the various SSIDs and what they can be used for:

Have you set up Enhanced Multi-factor authentication (Enhanced MFA) yet? The time to do this is now!

Here’s a quick 2-minute video to explain what is changing and what you need to do.

All NSW DoE staff will be required to create a passkey using the Microsoft Authenticator app or set up Windows Hello for Business (WHfB) on their school-owned Intune managed Windows device by the end of the year.

You don’t need to wait! Get in now and be prepared! Simply follow these handy guides to get set up.

For further information, please refer to the Enhanced MFA intranet site.

The ACE Community gives K-12 educators access to free professional learning, classroom resources, global educator connections and a space to share ideas and best practice with fellow teachers. Whether you're just starting your creative teaching journey or looking for new inspiration, ACE provides practical support to help bring creativity across the curriculum.

Here are some great resources and links to help you in your learning journey:

• ACE Community: https://adobe.ly/ace
• Join ACE: https://adobe.ly/joinaceleader
• Creative Kickoff activities: https://adobe.ly/creativekickoffB2S

Bookmark the Adobe K–12 Education Hub for news & resources, including the 2026 Teacher Prep Pack.

Watch this incredible video, made by the amazing students at Bilpin Public School, to learn practical and clever ways you can support your students to access, navigate, organise classroom resources, and work together in MS Class Notebook.

Keen to create your own Kidz Vid and be featured on the T4L website? Click here to learn more.

Throughout the year you may change your teaching or corporate role, or even the school or location in which you work. This information isn’t automatically updated and requires you to update it in the Staff Portal.

Update the following areas:

• Business title/role: Principal, Teacher, SAM
• Physical site/Office: school name
• Department: Stage 2, Mathematics

Follow the steps in this guide to update your role, work location and department.

Did you know that every NSW public school has its own dedicated Brightcove account? Brightcove is a secure platform for hosting video content and live streaming events, accessible to both Department of Education (DoE) and non-DoE audiences. It’s a trusted alternative to platforms like YouTube because the account is linked directly to your school rather than an individual user. Videos can be easily shared via URL or embed code.

The Digital Support Team is now accepting expressions of interest from schools or networks seeking professional learning to be delivered across both the Eastern and Western division, Term 1 2027 Staff Development Days.

Due to the high volume of requests, all submissions will be carefully reviewed after the EOI period closes (28th October) to ensure a diverse range of schools, networks, and roles across NSW are supported.

To express your interest, please complete the 2027 Term 1 SDD request form. We appreciate your understanding that submitting an EOI does not guarantee placement in a session.

If you are looking for some great tools to personalise the support for focus, attention and cognitive needs of the students in your classroom then explore some great features built into your iPads.

We have created some support videos for using Guided Access & Background Sounds plus Reader View & Hide Distracting Items.

Explore these great resources plus many more on the T4L Inclusive and Assistive Technology page to find the best resources to support the students in your classroom today.

Canva’s Live Learning Sessions provide teachers with a simple way to bring students together in the same Canva design for real-time activities. Teachers can start a session in seconds, with students joining through a QR code or shareable link.

Using Canva Whiteboards

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