Let your students talk directly to the:
- author
- astronaut
- marine biologist
- sculptor
- engineer
- and on and on.....
Use:
- a chat space
- web conferencing facilities
- emails
- forums
- virtual spaces
- and on and on....
- ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station provides opportunity for students to speak directly to astronauts on the Space Station.
- Connect and collaborate with another school through Schools Online (encompassing the former Global Gateway) or epals
- Get the real world experience of making a difference through DeforestACTION
- Look for online events like this annual literature festival
Explore resources:
- Secure virtual spaces such as those Blackboard offer
- Web conferencing tools like Blackboard collaborate (formerly known as elluminate) or Skype
- Your education institution's resources, like Education Queensland's Learning Place
Or:
- Your school alumni - put a message on your school website or in your newsletter
- Your local council library
- Universities
- Your personal networks and those of your colleagues
- Contacting people via their website, twitter etc - no harm in asking!
Competence in ICTs is one of ACARA's general capabilities. The use of ICTs is embedded in the Australian Curriculum. Just consider also some of the other general capabilities; intercultural understanding, critical and creative thinking, ethical behaviour, personal and social competence; and how they fit perfectly into projects such as these.
Remember:
- Check with your educational institution regarding access to and approval to use online resources.
- Be assured of security for your students by checking out sites, online contacts etc first.
- Don't lose the curriculum focus. This is not about playing online; it is about using appropriate and available tools and resources to best provide opportunities for your students to experience the intended learning.
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