Technology
Online courses that help teachers adapt their pedagogy to digital delivery. Support with planning and use of digital platforms
Resources, webinars and Q&As
The Technology 4 Learning team will post new resources and host webinars and Q&A sessions throughout term 2 to help you build your technology skills.
Access the latest webinars and online Q & A sessions.
Discover the latest resources, links and further technology information on the T4L news page.
Apple
1 hour
Develop your skills and knowledge in how to capture student learning both online and offline using iPad.
1 hour
Understand how to maximise the use of the iPad to engage early learners.
1 hour
Understand how to maximise the use of native iPad apps to engage primary learners.
1 hour
Focus on how to promote and develop creativity through learning experiences using iPad.
1 hour
Exploring accessibility features and apps to ensure all learners have access to the tools they need to learn.
Supporting students learning with accessibility features on MyPL.
1 hour
Get the most out of your iPad as a teaching and learning tool.
5 mins
How to take a screenshot on an iPad or iPhone, annotate the screenshot in preparation to deliver as lesson content to students via Google Classroom or other means.
1 hour
Discover what the Google Suite can do and how it could engage your classroom.
Classroom productivity and collaboration with docs, slides and forms on MyPL.
1 hour
Learn to create self-marking quizzes to empower formative assessment and track your students from a distance.
12 mins
Engage your students through Chrome extensions that change the look of the mouse pointer, enabling the onscreen keyboard in Windows 10 and a great educational website that has Immersive Reader embedded.
1 hour
Already using Google Classroom, discover its capacity to deliver feedback, assess with rubrics and more.
1 hour
Gain tips and tricks to empower your personal productivity. From file management to calendar and Hangouts Meet for staff meetings.
1 hour
Learn how to make your classroom digital with Google Classroom.
Microsoft
1 hour
How to use OneNote to allow class and group collaboration to class and individual learning resources and tasks.
1 hour
Drive collaboration and on-line learning utilising:
- File storage and sharing
- Assignment delivery Rubric grading
- OneNote integration
- Real-time feedback
- Video conferencing with whole class.
1 hour
From assessing student wellbeing to formative assessment, Microsoft Forms gives you the power to check in from a distance.
Microsoft forms to create formative and summative assessment on MyPL.
1 hour
STEM and code anywhere, anytime with Microsoft MakeCode.
1 hour 30 mins
Explore how a range of Microsoft tools can be used to support EAL/D learners. These tools include Immersive Reader, Office Lens, and using Microsoft Teams Assignments to differentiate learning.
1 hour
Gain tips and tricks to empower your personal productivity. From file management to calendar and word online and so much more.
1 hour
Discover the power of engaging students' creativity and prototyping skills by harnessing their imagination with Minecraft Education Edition.
Using Minecraft Education in an isolated context on MyPL.
1 hour
Enable teachers to convert printed learning content into digital form to allow access anywhere, anytime.
Other technology
1 hour
Do you need the Adobe Suite or the full Office Site of tools? Learn how to get them on your computer for low or no cost!
10 mins
A short video explaining how to create simple cartoon animations using the app Puppet Pals.
1 hour
Learn how to find and create useful digital resources to support your teaching and learning.
Finding relevant resources and creating with Google Sites on MyPL.
1 hour
This webinar introduces Zoom to educators, including signing in and setting up your classes.
1 hour
Learn to navigate the Digital Learning Selector to get access to tools and online activities, including downloadable resources.
Getting the most out of digital tools with the Digital Learning Selector on MyPL.
1 hour
Learn how to move your essential documents and data to ensure learning continuity. Plus, learn about the way in which the staff portal can keep you connected with key NSW Department of Education updates.
1 hour
Build your ICT capacity anywhere, anytime with the power of LinkedIn Learning.
Locating and using Linkedin Learning to build your own capacity on MyPL.
1 hour
Technology has the immense power to level the playing field for students with additional learning needs, tune in to discover how!
1 hour
Learn how to set up your space and a classroom routine to work digitally.
1 hour
Exploring the staff portal to harness its potential by staying connected and then adding app essentials to support your online teaching.
Tips, tricks and tools to make your portal your productivity hub on MyPL.
1 hour
Learn to access your email, set up a student distribution list, add attachments to your email and send to students.
Making email work as a way to communicate with students and colleagues on MyPL.
Personalising learning from home
How-to guides for teachers, parents or students.
5 mins
How to take a screenshot on an iPad or iPhone, annotate the screenshot in preparation to deliver as lesson content to students via Google Classroom or other means.
2-3 minutes
A demonstration on how to use speech to text on the iPad.
5 minutes
How to enable and use guided access on an iPad to keep students in a particular app.
15-20 minutes
Creating a multimodal digital social story to send to your student(s).
15-20 minutes
Making a personalised visual schedule using free symbols and delivering it to your student(s).
4 minutes
Learn how to use the app, Office Lens to take a photo of a worksheet and have the inbuilt Immersive Reader feature support reading and comprehension.
2-3 minutes
A demonstration on how to use Microsoft Learning Tools to support students with reading and writing difficulties.
15-20 minutes
How to record a personalised video for an individual student and then send it.
10 minutes
How to use Flipgrid to connect with your students and send them a video task.
Sending a video task to your students using Flipgrid on Microsoft Stream.
2-3 minutes
A demonstration on how to have information read aloud to a student using the inbuild tool on the iPad.
2-3 minutes
A demonstration on how to use voice typing in Google Docs.
2-3 minutes
How-to video on personalising a student’s computer settings in Windows 10 using the Ease of Access centre.