Hillsict: Shift Happens

2007 end of year celebration

On 23rd November, the Hills ICTPD cluster celebrated 2007 and looked towards 2008. Cluster schools each displayed work from over the year. A wide range of exhibits ranging from robots,movies, student created computer games through to powerpoints were on display. Josh, Luke and Michael, three year 5 students from Wakari school came along to the event and took photos and interviewed teachers about their experiences this year.
You can view their photos and listen to the interviews in our podcast episode below.

Digital Video QLC

Mary and Marg talk about their year using digital video in their very different classrooms. Marg teaches senior primary and Mary is an art specialist teacher.

Literacy and ICT

Our literacy and ICT group discussed their experiences this year integrating ICT into their classroom programmes

A chat with the Digital Audio QLC

School productions and french language podcasts feature in this episode. Listen how these teachers have used Garageband and Acid Xpress to create some exciting projects in the classroom.

Multiple Intelligences QLC

Lucy and Lynne share their thoughts about using the 'smarts' this year in their classrooms.

Thinking, Smarts and Inquiry Learning

Talking with Susan, Jane, Lisa and Hayley about their experiences this year with the Thinking Tools QLC

Reflections on animation in the classroom

Talking with Tony from Kaikorai School about his experiences this year using animation software with year 5&6