I currently work three days a week as Smart Classrooms Mentor and was a primary classroom teacher in a former life. I enjoy the opportunity to visit schools and work with teachers, particularly as they get started with making use of communication tools or setting up virtual classrooms. Promoting the Smart Classrooms PD Framework, running ICT Certificate workshops and being involved in Pedagogical Licence facilitation is another big part of my role. In Mackay Whitsunday we have created a 'Smart Classrooms Team', made up of around a dozen innovative teachers from around the region who are willing to share their passion and talents through PD. It is a pleasure to assist this team and to help to match up the right facilitator with the needs of teachers.
Current Projects:
In conjunction with Education Week, Mackay North State High School held an online as well as face to face 'Back to School' week. Former students participated in chats and forums with current students and teachers to reconnect with their old school and to inspire students about their achievements since leaving school. http://www.backtoschool.org.au/?p=582
This year I will:
learn a whole new skills set as we put together our Mackay Whitsunday Regional eLearning Conference!
I'm also currently enjoying being part of the Voicethread pilot.
