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Exploring the Online Australian Curriculum KATHERINE REGION Presenter: Donna Bryant. Useful sites…. Workshop purpose. To explore and gain an understanding of the content , structure and features of the Online Australian Curriculum:. Think, pair and share. Why an online curriculum?
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Exploring the Online Australian CurriculumKATHERINE REGIONPresenter: Donna Bryant
Workshoppurpose To explore and gain an understanding of the content, structure and features of the Online Australian Curriculum:
Think, pair and share... Why an online curriculum? • Turn to the person next to you and discuss the advantages and the challenges that an online curriculum poses for you. (1 min) • Write down 1 advantage and 1 challenge to share with the rest of the group. (2 mins)
Why an online curriculum? From the ACARA perspective the delivery of the Australian Curriculum within an online environment: • Provides maximum flexibility in how the curriculum can be accessed and organised • Enables the curriculum to be dynamic, multidimensional and more easily updated • Enables teachers to use the online facility to design their teaching programs • Provides community access to the curriculum
Introduction to the Australian Curriculum • Site organisation • Home Page – search box, main menu bar, resources – videos, and information sheets • Version history • Overview • General Capabilities • Cross Curriculum Priorities • FAQs • Consultation • Curriculum –scope and sequences
Introduction to the Australian Curriculum http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Home
Hands on... Time for you to explore ……. • Work with a partner to use the step by step general checklist to navigate around the on-line Australian Curriculum.
Need help? Facilitators are here to support your explorations so... • Make sure you get their attention if you need help