International Conference on Teaching and Learning with Technology

Presenter: Hozefa Aziz Singapore Organisation: LEGO Education Wala

Visit:
Rulang School
6 Jurong West Street 52

Workshop Synopsis:

The workshop introduces the LEGO Education learning philosophy which covers the 4Cs process ("Connect, Construct, Contemplate, and Continue) of carrying out a LEGO based lesson and how LEGO based method of instruction facilitates the learning of 21^st century skills. We will demonstrate how LEGO Robotics in-class solutions are being used across the world in different contexts. Participants will have the opportunity to experience a LEGO Robotics model lesson with the students and teachers in a Singapore school.

Presentation Title: Robotics in the 21^st century classroom

Presenter: Gerald Tan Organisation: Microsoft Singapore

Visit:
Regional School Technology Innovation Center
1 Marina Boulevard , #22-01 One Marina Boulevard

Workshop Synopsis:

The workshop guides participants through, hands-on activities, the applications on the Windows platform, demonstrating the features and functions of applications in the school's context, co-authoring of content with Microsoft Word Web App, and quickly designing and creating content in Powerpoint.

A myriad of easy-to-use features of free ICT tools such as like Photosynth, Auto Collage, Movie Maker, Worldwide Telescope will be introduced to maximize the teaching and learning capabilities, providing new compelling methods of delivering content through 3D models (Photosynth in physical Geography), panoramas (Worldwide Telescope in Physics), and high-resolution images (DeepZoom in History).

Presentation Title: Windows in the Classroom

Presenter: John McGeachie Organisation: Evernote (USA)

Visit:
Hong Wen School
30 Towner Road

Workshop Synopsis:

The workshop will focus on using Evernote to create and retrieve content from both desktop and mobile devices as well as facilitate e-portfolio creation, student-teacher collaboration, and professional development activities.

Presentation Title: Evernote in Education - Keeping a Lifetime of Learning at your Fingertips

Presenter: Ms Elizabeth Lam Organisation: National
Library Board (NLB)

Visit:
Level 1, Toa Payoh Public Library, NLB Academy Resource Centre
6 Toa Payoh Central

Workshop Synopsis:

The workshop is designed to help participants unmask how media messages are created, packaged and disseminated via digital media. Participants will learn how to critically evaluate media messages, so as to guide their students in making informed decisions when consuming media messages.

Presentation Title: Media Literacy for Educators - "Are you ready for the 21^st Century Media Race?"

Presenter: Dr Tan Kah Chye Organisation: Addest Technovation

Visit:
CHIJ Sec (Toa Payoh)
626 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh

Workshop Synopsis:

In this workshop, participants will have the opportunities to use dataloggers to understand the concepts of energy conversion, transpiration and titration. Participants will also glean ideas to make the learning of science engaging and fun for students.

Presentation Title: Inquiry Science using Dataloggers

Presenter: Dr Spario Soon Organisation: Interactive Math
Exploration Centre

Visit:
Teck Ghee Primary School
1 Ang Mo Kio Street 32(569299)

Workshop Synopsis:

The workshop provides an opportunity for participants to experience the use of mathematics digital manipulatives to enhance learning and teaching of mathematical concepts such as properties of numbers, mensuration and geometry Participants will also get to explore the use of Geometer's Sketchpad as a modeling tool for investigating real world problems to enable teachers delivering ICT-enabled lesson to engage students in a meaningful and authentic learning environment.

Presentation Title: Making Math Visible Using Dynamic Digital Manipulatives

Presenter: Dr Sangeet Bhullar Organisation: WISE KIDS

Visit:
Stamford Primary School
1 Victoria Lane

Workshop Synopsis:

This workshop will explore the themes of digital literacy, innovation and cyber-wellness in an internet enabled space dominated by web 2.0 services and social media applications. It will also look at effective ways in which educators and other practitioners can promote effective 21^st Century Digital Literacy Skills to help students to understand, navigate, participate and benefit from these connected, personal web spaces whilst ensuring their personal safety.

Presentation Title: Digital Literacy and the 21^st Century Learner

Presenter: Andrew Watchorn Organisation: National Instruments

Visit:
2 International Business Park. #06-03, The Strategy, Tower 1

Workshop Synopsis:

The workshop focuses on the innovative use of technologies and instrument, transforming classroom learning into real-world applications to hone students' problem solving skills and ability to work in teams thus preparing them for the grand science and engineering challenges of tomorrow.

Presentation Title: Harnessing Technological Sensors in Computer Problem-based Learning